IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR011001585 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). . Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 14 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). . He states the SSN shown on his DD Form 14 was issued by the Army. 3. He provides: * a Social Security Administration SSN Printout * his Social Security card * his Birth Certification card * his DD Form 14 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 155(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. . The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 1 August 170. 3. Item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) of the DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) completed during his induction processing shows his name and the entry "SS# xx-x-7xxx," as shown on his Social Security card. Item (Service Number) shows the entry "xx-0x-xxx." 4. A review of his record shows he was identified by the number xx-0x-xxx on all documents created during his active duty service. 5. On 18 February 17, he was honorably released from active duty and he transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Annual Training) to complete his remaining Reserve obligation. Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 14 he was issued at the time shows the entry "XX-XX-XXXX." 6. On 1 June 17, the Office of the Adjutant General, U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center, St. Louis, MO, notified him that the SSN had replaced the military service number effective 1 July 16 and that a review of his records failed to reveal his SSN or revealed more than one SSN. He was asked to record his SSN in the blocks provided and to return the letter. The record shows he did so, entering the SSN as shown on the Social Security card he provided. 7. Orders 07-113681, issued by the Office of the Adjutant General, U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center, St. Louis, dated 8 July 176, honorably discharged the applicant from the USAR. The orders show his SSN as shown on his Social Security card. 8. Army Regulation 600- (Name and Birth Data, Social Security Account Number (SSAN), and Temporary Identification Number (TIN)), effective 1 July 16, announced the use of the SSAN in lieu of military service numbers. A TIN would be issued during the pre-enlistment processing for entrance into the active Army to those individuals who did not have an SSAN. The TIN was a -digit number that always began with the number "." Upon receipt of an SSN, the TIN entry on all records would be lined out and the SSAN would be entered. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. It appears the applicant did not have his Social Security card for verification when he enlisted; therefore, he was issued a TIN in accordance with the regulation in effect at the time. His DD Form 14 accurately shows the TIN that was used exclusively to identify him during his active service. Although his record was later updated to show his SSN, this update took place after his release from active duty. . For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy 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. While it is understandable the applicant desires to now record his SSN on his DD Form 14, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Army’s records at this late date. 3. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, which confirms his correct SSN, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the TIN recorded on his DD Form 14 and to satisfy his desire to have his correct SSN documented in his OMPF. 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) AR011001585 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR011001585 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1