The individual's full name, rank, and SSN must be provided with the correspondence. When requesting an address or assistance, always indicate that the request is for official use in support of an evaluation report appeal. While awaiting the addresses and requested documents, prepare letters to solicit support for the appeal. These examples cover administrative, substantive and a combination of both types of appeals. Guidance for determining the priority of an appeal may be found in Paragraph 4-6.
Soldiers use their residence as a return address to keep the appeal as confidential as possible.
There are no restraints on type and quantity of supporting evidence, but quality and relevance are essential. Direct the focus of the appeal on the period of the contested report. Previous evaluations and awards give limited support at best. Processing and Disposition of Appeals The Appeals and Corrections Branch of the respective Active, Reserve, or National Guard component will review the case on receipt and notify the soldier by letter that the appeal has either been accepted or is being returned due to lack of evidence or regulatory compliance. The appropriate Appeals and Corrections Branch will resolve administrative appeals.