IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 August 2018 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20170005576 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 IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 August 2018 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20170005576 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. IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 August 2018 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20170005576 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 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as instead of . 2. The applicant states: a.  His SSN is wrong on his DD Form 214. b.  He was unaware that his SSN had not been corrected in his military record. 3. The applicant provides: * social security card * DD Form 214 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. Prior to his induction, he completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) on 28 May 1970 in which he listed his SSN as . 3. The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 18 June 1970. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 18 June 1970, shows in item 17c (Remarks), the entry, "SSN: Unk (unknown)." 4. On 17 January 1972, he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training). He completed 1 year and 7 months of net service. His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as . 5. Office of the Adjutant General, Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center, Letter Orders Number 05-1094908, dated 26 May 1976, honorably discharged him from the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group, and listed his SSN as . 6. He provided an original social security card, issued on 17 February 2011, which shows his SSN as . 7. A review of his records shows the SSN was consistently used throughout his military service. REFERENCES: Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations – Separation Document), in effect at the time, established standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. 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. DISCUSSION: 1. The applicant contends the SSN on his DD Form 214 is wrong. 2. His DD Form 398, dated 28 May 1970, shows he listed his SSN as and this SSN was used throughout his military service. 3. While it is understandable that he now desires to record the SSN shown on his social security card issued on 17 February 2011 in his military records, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Army's records. 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 a change to those records. 5. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his military records. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the difference in the SSN recorded in his military records and the SSN shown on his social security card. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings AR20150000953 Enclosure 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20170005576