| Mr. Loren G. Harrell | Director | |
| Mr. Gerald E. Vandenberg | Analyst |
| Ms. June Hajjar | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Member | |
| Mr. Thomas B. Redfern, III | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Reconsideration of his previous application to correct his records by upgrading his discharge.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that he has suffered enough for the transgressions of his youth and the effects of alcohol. He indicates that he had a mental health evaluation that found him to be immature and undisciplined due to coming from a deprived background. He again avers that he was unsuitable for service due to this immaturity.
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 28 March 1984 .
The applicant submits the new argument that his immaturity and lack of self discipline was further impaired by his introduction to and abuse of alcohol while on active duty.
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which show that the applicant was 17 years old at the time of entrance on active duty. He completed basic training without reported incident and was given proficiency and conduct marks of excellent.
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. As noted in the prior reviews, the applicant had 102 days of AWOL, 284 days of confinement and only 154 days of good time.
2. There is no evidence in the record of any alcohol related problems nor has the applicant provided any collaborating information of his having an alcohol problem caused or contributed to his going AWOL for extended periods.
3. As brought out in the prior review, the applicant was afforded a mental status evaluation at the time of his discharge. This exam did not find him to be suffering from any mental or emotional problems. The applicant’s deprived background, as reported by the applicant, is noted but in the absence of evidence that he was unable to tell right from wrong or to adhere to the right, it does not demonstrate a error or inequity in the decision.
4. The mental health examination specifically addressed the issue of unsuitability and rendered the opinion that psychologically he fit criteria for separation for undesirability rather than unsuitability.
5. Further, the completion of basic training with excellent marks demonstrates that the applicant had the capability to serve by doing so.
6. 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.
7. 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
__JN____ ___FNE__ ___TBE__ DENY APPLICATION
Loren G. Harrell
Director
| CASE ID | AC83-09608 |
| SUFFIX | A |
| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 19981209 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 19601212 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR 635-208 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | A51.00 |
| BOARD DECISION | (DENY) |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 123.01 |
| 2. | A93.01 |
| 3. | A93.03 |
| 4. | A93.19 |
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