BOARD DATE: 10 April 2018 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160014458 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: 10 April 2018 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160014458 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: 10 April 2018 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160014458 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, in effect, correction of his service record to show his date of birth (DOB) as "XX XXXX" instead of "XX XXXX." 2. The applicant states he was never informed by his parents that his DOB was different than what he had always been led to believe. 3. The applicant provides: * 4 letters * Certificate of Live Birth 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. His record contains a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) which shows he was ordered to active duty as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard on 23 April 1965. Item 6 (DOB) of this form lists his DOB as "XX XXXX." 3. A review of every document contained in his available military personnel record, many of which bear his signature, shows his DOB consistently appears as "XX XXXX." 4. He retired honorably from the Regular Army on 30 November 1988. Item 5 (DOB) of this DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows his DOB as "XX XXXX" and this document bears his signature. 5. His record does not contain any documents that list his DOB as "XX XXXX." 6. The applicant provides a copy of his Certificate of Live Birth, which shows his DOB as "XX XXXX." REFERENCES: Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) 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 that the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. DISCUSSION: 1. The evidence of record shows that throughout his service, his DOB was listed as "XX XXXX." Additionally, all other documents in his record list his DOB as "XX XXXX" and he signed some of these documents indicating his DOB was correct. 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 of records creation. In the absence of a showing of material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommend changing those records. 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 with regard to the difference in the DOB recorded in his service record and the DOB shown on his Certification of Birth. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings AR20150000953 Enclosure 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20160014458 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20160014458 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Enclosure 2