MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

IN THE CASE OF:  

BOARD DATE:            9 June 1999                  
DOCKET NUMBER:   AC 98-08820A
			   AR1999025675

	I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.

	Mr. Loren G. Harrell		Director	
	Mr. Gerald E. Vandenberg		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Ms. Elizbeth Buchanon		Chairperson	
	Mr. Raymond J. Wagner		Member	
	Mr. James P. Steuve		Member	

	The Board, established pursuant to authority contained in 10 U.S.C. 1552, convened at the call of the Chairperson on the above date.  In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.

	The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

	Exhibit A - Application for correction of military 
                records
	Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including
	            advisory opinion, if any)

APPLICANT REQUESTS: Reconsideration of his application to correct his records by upgrading his discharge.

APPLICANT STATES:  In effect, that he has been sober for over five years and has been an active and positive member of his community.

NEW EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION:  Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in a memorandum prepared to reflect the Board's original consideration of his case on 9 December 1998 (COPY ATTACHED).

The applicant’s application appears to have been filed as an addendum to the original application of 14 January 1997.  The application and documentation was not properly associated with his original request.  This application includes character references from his children’s school’s principal, describing him as a highly involved parent; the housing manager of his complex, describing him as one of his best tenants and from his wife, who describes the changes for the better that he has gone through in his efforts to improve his situation.  He also submits a letters of appreciation from the Housing Authority for improving the quality of life in his building and from the City of Woonscocket for beautification and improvement to the city.

DISCUSSION:  Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:

1.  While the applicant’s post service accomplishments are commendable, they are not so exemplary as to warrant the relief requested.

2.  The overall merits of the case, including the latest submissions and arguments are insufficient as a basis for the Board to reverse its previous decision.

3.  In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.

DETERMINATION:  The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

__EB___  ___RJW__  __JPS___  DENY APPLICATION

						Loren G. Harrell
						Director

INDEX

CASE ID	AC 98-08820A
AR1999025675	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	19990609	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE		
DATE OF DISCHARGE		
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY		
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	DENY	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	189	
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