BOARD DATE: 2 May 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160000308 BOARD VOTE: _________ _______ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ____x____ ___x_____ ___x_____ DENY APPLICATION 2 Enclosures 1. Board Determination/Recommendation 2. Evidence and Consideration BOARD DATE: 2 May 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160000308 BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined 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. BOARD DATE: 2 May 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160000308 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 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-84-xxxx" instead of "xxx-48-xxxx." 2. The applicant states his SSN was typed incorrectly on his DD Form 214. 3. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 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. In connection with his enlistment in the Regular Army (RA), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), but he did not list an SSN. 3. The applicant enlisted in the RA on 6 May 1969. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States) list his SSN as "xxx-48-xxxx." He authenticated this contract with his signature. 4. Special Orders Number 88, dated 6 May 1969, ordering the applicant to report to training at Fort Ord, CA, list his SSN as "xxx-48-xxxx." 5. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which was created upon his entry on active duty list his SSN as "xxx-48-xx-xxxx." 6. The applicant’s record contains multiple documents that list his SSN as "xxx-48-xxxx." They include a DA Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request) and multiple assignment, reassignment, and separation orders. 7. On 21 January 1972, the applicant was honorably released from active duty. His DD Form 214, item 3 (SSN), lists "xxx-48-xxxx." 8. The applicant provides a copy of his social security card that shows the SSN as "xxx-84-xxxx." REFERENCE: Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) in effect at the time, established the standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. The regulation states that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service. It is important that information entered on the form should be complete and accurate. DISCUSSION: 1. The applicant's enlistment contract listed his SSN as "xxx-48-xxxx." He authenticated this contract and allied documents with his signature. Additionally, this SSN is consistent with the SSN he used throughout his military service. There is no evidence he used a different SSN at any time during the period he served on active duty. 2. 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 a reluctance to recommend that those records be changed. 3. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his official military personnel file, which should satisfy his desire to have his current SSN documented in his military record. This should also serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the difference in the SSN listed on his social security card and the SSN listed in his military record. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings AR20150000953 Enclosure 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20160000308 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20160000308 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 2