BOARD DATE: 10 March 2016 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150007259 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 record to show his correct name as C___ G___ S____ and his correct social security number (SSN) as 349-XX-XXXX. 2. The applicant states: a. He served in the Regular Army (RA) in an enlisted status from 22 March 1984 to 5 February 1985, and received an honorable discharge. b. His name is C___ G___ S____ and his birth date is 25 January 1964. c. He was commissioned in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on or about 1 April 2004, under the SSN 349-XX-XXXX. d. He received documents indicating his SSN is 331-XX-XX70. e. A recent inquiry to the Los Angeles, California, Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) office revealed no record of his service as officer exists. f. He wants the corrected documents as well as the separation document showing his commissioned status forwarded to him. 3. The applicant provides: * 850205 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Letter * Memorandum dated 12 April 2011 * copies of his Armed Forces of the Unites States identification, California’s Driver’s License, and Social Security cards CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's record show he initially enlisted in the RA on 22 March 1984 and continued to serve until he was honorably discharged on 5 February 1985, having completed 10 months and 14 days of creditable active duty service. The DD Form 214 issued at that time lists his name as C___ G____ S____ and his SSN as 349-XX-XXXX. 2. On 22 March 2004, the applicant completed a DA Form 61 (Application for Appointment). It shows he listed his name and SSN that he now claims is correct. 3. On 2 April 2004, he was appointed a Reserve commissioned officer in the rank of second lieutenant/2LT and swore his oath of office. All documents associated with his commissioning contain the name and SSN that he now claims is correct. 4. His official military personnel file (OMPF) contains a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) and a self-authored letter dated 20 August 2007. These documents show: * the applicant indicated his name was legally changed from C___ G___ S___ to C. G____ S____ on June 1992 * his SSN was changed from 349-X-XXXX to 331-XX-XXXX * his employment, education, personal, and professional licenses reflect his new name and SSN * the applicant requested correction of his military records to reflect his new name and SSN and verification of the correction 5. The applicant’s Human Resources Command (HRC) Soldier Management System (SMS) Integrated Web Services (IWS) record includes two entries under the “remarks” section of the transaction history showing the following information on the dates indicated: a. 10 October 2007 – the applicant stated that his SSN was changed and requested all of his records be corrected accordingly; and b. 29 May 2008 – the applicant emailed Major P_____ inquiring about the status of his SSN. The applicant was notified via email that his SSN was correct. 6. All documents contained in the applicant’s OMPF issued subsequent to his request to correct his SSN list his SSN as 331-XX-XXXX. His name continued to be listed as C____ G____ S____ on some documents and it was changed to reflect C. G____ S____ on other documents. 7. On 21 December 2011, the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178. The order directing his discharge shows: * his name as C____ G____ S____ * his SSN as 331-XX-XXXX * he was twice non-selected for promotion to captain (CPT/O-3) 8. The applicant provides Department of the Army, Headquarters, 63rd Regional Support Command, Memorandum, dated 12 April 2011. It shows he was notified he was twice non-selected for promotion to CPT which formed the basis for his pending removal from Reserve active status and pending discharge. 9. 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 established standardized policy for the preparation of the DD Form 214. It stated the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. The applicant contends his record should be corrected to show the name and SSN he held at the time he initially enlisted in the RA. He also requests documentation to identify his commissioned status. 2. The evidence of record confirms the applicant maintained the name of C____ G____ S_____ throughout both his enlisted and commissioned service as reflected in the name entries listed on his DD Form 214 summarizing his enlisted service and on his final separation order directing his discharge from a Reserve commissioned status. As a result, there is no basis upon which to correct his name. 3. As it relates to his request to correct his SSN, the evidence of record confirms the applicant initiated a formal request to correct his SSN on 20 August 2007 to reflect 331-XX-XXXX instead of 349-XX-XXXX and he indicated he included a copy of his social security card to confirm the change to his SSN. Subsequent to this request, all documents created for him listed his new SSN (331-XX-XXXX), which he held through his final discharge from the USAR as shown on his discharge order. Accordingly, there is no basis upon which to grant this portion of the requested relief. 4. 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. 5. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his OMPF. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the different SSNs recorded in his military record. 6. Finally, as it relates to the applicant’s request for receipt of documentation identifying his commissioned status, a copy of his final order which directed his discharge from the USAR will be placed with his copy of these proceedings for his review. In the alternative he can request a copy from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command. 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) AR20150007259 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150007259 5 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1