MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:         

	BOARD DATE:           6 April 2000                  
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AR1999033493

	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. Kenneth H. Aucock		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. John N. Slone		Chairperson	
	Mr. Ernest M. Willcher		Member	
	Mr. James E. Anderholm		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 request for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.   

APPLICANT STATES:  That the missions [in El Salvador] were classified as high risk and delicate, and documentation that would provide evidence of his time and responsibilities were limited.

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  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 4 August 1999.

NEW EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION:  The applicant submits a copy of a          25 April 1985 letter from the U.S. Military Group El Salvador which indicates that his primary duty station was with the Salvadoran Army at La Union; and a copy of an undated and unsigned letter indicating that he was assigned TAD to the      U.S. Military Group El Salvador from 4 March 1985 to 1 August 1985 and that he was eligible for imminent danger pay.

Also included is a 31 July 1985 letter of appreciation from the commander of the Military Training Center of the Armed Forces commending the applicant for his outstanding performance of duties as a military advisor during his tour at the training center.

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.  The applicant was assigned to the U. S. Military Group El Salvador and was  a military advisor to the El Salvadoran training center at La Union.  However, there is no evidence, nor has the applicant submitted any, to show that the applicant was subject to hostile fire during his assignment.

2.  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

___emw_  ___jea___  ___jns___  DENY APPLICATION

						Karl F. Schneider
						Director, Army Review Boards Agency

INDEX

CASE ID	AR1999033493	
SUFFIX		
RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	20000406	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR)	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	YYYYMMDD	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR .  .  .  .  .  	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	DENY	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.  157	107.00	
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