2007-09-07 04:51:25 · 7 answers · asked by stephanie b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The only way you can get it removed from your records is to file an application with the Army Board for Correction of Military Records.
However, you will have to demonstrate an error in the type of discharge. Though in your other question posted on this same topic, you said it was a lie (implying you are not gay), if you were indeed discharged because of homosexuality, the Army will not likely look behind the discharge to relitigate it.
Chapter 15 proceedings (because of the stigma attached) permit a soldier who wishes to, to have an hearing before a board of officers to contest the charges. If you waived your right, initiated the chapter by a false claim of homosexuality, or were discharged upon a finding by the board that the evidence supported the charge, you will not likely be able to show this was error. Especially, if you waived the board and/or initiated it yourself.
You should take a look at your DD Form 214 to see if it lists the chapter under which you were discharged. If it does not and you got an Honorable discharge, you probably do not have to worry too much. Most civilian employers do not know the various RE codes. Your RE code will preclude you enlisting ever again unless the ban on homosexuals serving in the military is lifted.
Good luck!
2007-09-07 06:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by floridaladylaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to get it removed is to prove that you were given the chapter 15 in error. (As in the clerk typed the wrong code on your paperwork.)
It sounds like you were booted out of the military and now you just have to live with the consequences of your actions.
2007-09-07 05:20:22 · answer #2 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chapter 15 of AR 635-200 deals with administrative separation for homosexual conduct. I doubt there is any way to change the character or reason for your discharge.
2007-09-07 05:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, perhaps you could sue them, but you'll need to be able to prove that no Chapter 15 offense occurred.
Not very likely. Just best to move forward with your life.
2007-09-07 04:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Teekno 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You give no information about what happened, so it is hard to answer your question. However, getting something expunged from your military record is almost impossible. As it has been said, you are going to have to work hard to prove it.
2007-09-07 05:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by Amy B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Asking this question repeatedly is not going to get you better answers. It may piss off some people.
2007-09-07 04:59:47 · answer #6 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can't unless you can prove it was awarded in error.
2007-09-07 07:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋