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ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080918C070215
Original file (2002080918C070215.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION


         IN THE CASE OF:
        


         BOARD DATE: 10 June 2003
         DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002080918

         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. Carl W. S. Chun Director
Mr. G. E. Vandenberg Analyst


The following members, a quorum, were present:

Mr. Samuel A. Crumpler Chairperson
Ms. Shirley L. Powell Member
Mr. John T. Meixell 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: That his discharge be upgraded.

APPLICANT STATES: In effect, he never paid attention to the type of discharge that he received. He states that he is with a federal police department and has always been a law-abiding citizen.

EVIDENCE OF RECORD
: The applicant's military records show that:

The applicant entered active duty on 3 January 1979. He completed basic combat training and advanced individual training with award of the military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman).

The applicant was reported absent without leave (AWOL) for the period of 31 July 1979 through 30 August 1980.

On 10 September 1980, after consulting with counsel and being advised of his rights and options, the applicant submitted a formal request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. He acknowledged he had been advised of and understood his rights under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), that he could receive an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge which would deprive him of many or all of his benefits as a veteran, that he could expect to experience substantial prejudice in civilian life if he received an UOTHC discharge.

The discharge authority accepted his request and directed that he receive an UOTHC discharge.

The applicant was discharged on 1 December 1980 under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.

The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he had 10 months of creditable service with 383 days lost due to AWOL and 83 days of excess leave.

Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.


The Manual for Courts-Martial, Table of Maximum Punishments, sets forth the maximum punishments for offenses chargeable under the UCMJ. A punitive discharge is authorized for offenses under Article 86, for periods of AWOL in excess of 30 days.

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

1. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service.

2. The applicant has submitted neither probative evidence nor a convincing argument in support of his request for an upgrade on his discharge.

3. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.

4. 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

_SAC___ __SLP___ ___JTM _ DENY APPLICATION




         Carl W. S. Chun
         Director, Army Board for Correction
         of Military Records



INDEX

CASE ID AR2002080918
SUFFIX
RECON
DATE BOARDED 20030610
TYPE OF DISCHARGE
DATE OF DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY
DISCHARGE REASON
BOARD DECISION DENY
REVIEW AUTHORITY
ISSUES 1. Upgrade
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