IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR201300143 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 social security number (SSN) as "XX8-X-6X" instead of "XX-X6-2X." 2. The applicant states the SSN recorded in his military record is incorrect. As a result, his Social Security Administration record fails to show he paid Social Security taxes during his period of service. 3. The applicant provides a copy of his Social Security card and driver's license. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12(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. A DD Form 166 (Application for Enlistment - Armed Forces of the United States), prepared by the applicant on 24 August 182, shows he entered his SSN as "XX-X6-2X" and he placed his signature on the document. 3. The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) shows he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 8 September 182 for a period of 6 years and that he further enlisted in the Regular Army on 21 September 182 for a period of 3 years. The DD Form 4 shows the entry "XX-X6-2X" in item 2 (SSN) and that the applicant placed his signature on the document. 4. Documents in the applicant's military personnel records consistently show his SSN was recorded as ""XX-X6-2X" throughout his period of service. . The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under honorable conditions on 14 March 184. It shows the entry ""XX-X6-2X" in item 3 (SSN). 6. In support of his application the applicant provides the following documents: * Social Security card showing his SSN as "XX8-X-6X" (the date of issue is not shown) * Kentucky Driver's License, issued on 10 July 2013 (it does not show his SSN) 7. Army Regulation 63- (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, prescribed policies and procedures regarding separation documents. It also established standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. a. The purpose of a separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of separation. Therefore, it is important that the information entered thereon is complete and accurate as of that date. b. Section III contained guidance for preparation of the DD Form 214. It stated that all available records would be used as a basis for the preparation of the DD Form 214, including the Enlisted Qualification Record and orders. It stated to transcribe the SSN from the DA Form 213 (Military Pay Voucher). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. Records show that upon entry into the U.S. Armed Forces in 182 the applicant reported his SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 214. The SSN he reported as his SSN was consistently recorded in his military service records and on his DD Form 214. 2. 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 changing his military records and separation document. 3. For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the integrity of its records. The data and information contained in those records should reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created. In the absence of a showing of material error or injustice, there is no basis for compromising the integrity of the Army's records at this late date. 4. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the requested relief. 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) AR201300143 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR201300143 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1