IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002276 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his correct social security number (SSN). 2. The applicant states his SSN was incorrectly recorded on his separation document. 3. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and social security card. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. In all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing. 2. The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows he was inducted on 18 March 1969. It also shows his SSN as "XXX-." 3. A DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), completed by the applicant on 9 March 1970, shows he entered "XXX-" in the SSN block. 4. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), reviewed by the applicant on 12 March 1970, shows in item 1 (Name and Service Number): "XXX-." 5. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 18 March 1969, was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 6 February 1971, and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training) to complete his Reserve obligation. a. He had completed 1 year, 10 months and 19 days of net active service. b. Item 3 (SSN) shows "XXX-." 6. In support of application, the applicant provides a copy of his social security card that shows his SSN is "XXX-." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. Records show upon entry into the U.S. Armed Forces the applicant reported his SSN as "XXX-." The evidence of record also shows this SSN was consistently recorded in the applicant's military service records, including on his DD Form 214 when he was REFRAD. 2. The applicant states his SSN is now "XXX-." 3. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, it is concluded that the evidence provided by the applicant relating to his SSN is insufficient to warrant a change to his military service records and separation document. 4. For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the integrity of its records. The data and information contained in those records should actually reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created. a. The applicant's military service records clearly show he reported his SSN as "XXX-" and this is documented in his military service records. b. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to change the SSN in his military service records or his separation document because his military service records accurately reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed during the period of his military service. c. Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to correction of his records in this instance. 5. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ___X ___ ___X____ ___X ___ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120002276 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120002276 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1