IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 December 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150003872 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 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was discharged on 1 January 2013. 2. The applicant states: * the discharge date shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect * his reenlistment document states his final date of discharge is 3 years from the date of his reenlistment on 7 January 2010 * someone entered the incorrect date on his DD Form 214 * his final date in the military should be 1 January 2013 3. The applicant provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of the United States) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) under the Delayed Entry Program on 12 August 2008 for a period of 8 years. He was discharged from the USAR on 18 August 2008 for immediate enlistment in the Regular Army. 2. He enlisted in the Regular Army on 19 August 2008 for a period of 3 years and 24 weeks. On 6 January 2010, he was honorably discharged for immediate reenlistment. His DD Form 4, dated 7 January 2010, shows he reenlisted for a period of 3 years. 3. A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 13 August 2012, shows he submitted a voluntary request for separation to attend school. He requested a separation date of 8 October 2012. 4. Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell, Orders 248-0619, dated 4 September 2012, released him from active duty effective 8 October 2012. 5. On 8 October 2012, he was honorably released from active duty to attend civilian school. He was transferred to the USAR to complete his remaining service obligation. 6. Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) of his DD Form 214 shows the effective date of his separation from active duty as 8 October 2012. He completed a total of 4 years, 1 month, and 20 days of active service during this period. 7. There is no evidence of record showing he performed any active duty service after 8 October 2012. 8. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, prescribed the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. It states the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. The DD Form 214 is of vital importance to the separating Soldier and must be properly prepared according to prescribed guidance. The instructions for completing the DD Form 214 stated item 12b is the Soldier's transition date. This date may not be the contractual date if the Soldier is separated early, voluntarily extends, is extended for makeup of lost time, or is retained on active duty for the convenience of the government. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant contends his discharge date was 1 January 2013, his separation orders show he was released from active duty on 8 October 2012 which is properly reflected in item 12b of his DD Form 214. 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 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) AR20150003872 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150003872 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1