BOARD DATE: 30 May 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160000761 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: 30 May 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160000761 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: 30 May 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160000761 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 records to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-xxxx instead of XXX-XX-xxxx. 2. The applicant states that his dad’s SSN is listed in his records. 3. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and a Department of Veterans Affairs letter, dated 11 June 2015. 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. The applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Delayed Entry Program (DEP) on 9 May 1980. He further enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 13 May 1980. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of the United States) shows the SSN entry as XXX-XX-xxxx. 3. His record contains a DA Form 2-1 (Enlisted Qualification Record) showing his SSN as XXX-XX-xxxx. 4. On 30 June 1983, the applicant completed and authenticated an application for identification card that shows the entry for his SSN as XXX-XX-xxxx. 5. On 30 June 1983 he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the USAR Control Group. His DD Form 214, which he signed, shows in item 3 (SSN) the entry XXX-XX-xxxx. REFERENCES: Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, established standardized policy for 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 provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. To prepare the DD Form 214, all available records were to be used including the DD Form 4, DA Form 2-1 and orders. DISCUSSION: 1. The evidence of record confirms when the applicant enlisted in the USAR DEP and the RA he listed his SSN XXX-XX-xxxx. His record contains documents that all show his SSN as XXX-XX-xxxx. He now contends the SSN he used to enter the service is his father’s SSN. 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 his records be changed. 3. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his official military personnel file. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the difference in the SSN recorded in his military records and the SSN he claims is correct. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings AR20150000953 Enclosure 1