ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


	IN THE CASE OF:  

	BOARD DATE:  31 October 2019

	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20170014343


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty) to show his new address and to remove his spouse’s 
name on block19a (Mailing Address after Separation (Include Zip Code)) and 19b 
(Nearest Relative (Name and Address – include Zip Code)).

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214, for the period ending 30 September 1995

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the three year time frame provided in Title 10, 
United States Code (USC), section 1552(b); however, the Army Board for Correction 
of Military Records (ABCMR) conducted a substantive review of this case and 
determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. 

2.  The applicant states he would like to change his address on the front of his DD 
Form 214, and remove his spouse's name because they divorced on 14 July 2017.

3.  Having had prior service, he enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 September 1980.  
He served through multiple extensions/reenlistments in a variety of assignments.

4.  He retired from active duty on 30 September 1995.  His DD Form 214 shows in:

*	Block 19a (Mailing Address after Separation (Include Zip Code)) shows the 
mailing address the applicant provided at the time of his separation from 
active duty
*	Block 19b (Nearest Relative (Name and Address – include Zip Code)) shows 
the name and address of the nearest relative the applicant provided as the 
time of his separation from active duty

5.  By regulation (AR 635-5), the purpose of the separation document is to provide 
the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service.  It is 
important that information entered on the form should be complete and accurate.  
Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214.  Blocks 19a 
and 19b show the mailing address and name of nearest relative after separation, as 
provided by the Soldier.  

BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found relief 
was not warranted.  The information was provided by the Soldier.  The DD Form 214 
reflects the facts and circumstances at the time of separation.  The name and 
mailing address were what they were on the date of separation.  

The Board wished to inform the applicant that  information at the time time of 
publishing the DD Form 214 may change over time, but post-service events (such as 
a change in address , etc) does not warrant correction to the document.

BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

X	X	X:	DENY APPLICATION

BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

The e 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.

	  
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.




REFERENCES:

1.  Title 10, USC, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military 
records must be filed within three years after discovery of the alleged error or 
injustice.  This provision of law also allows the ABCMR to excuse an applicant's 
failure to timely file within the three-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR 
determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.

2.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) in effect at the time, prescribed 
the separation documents which are prepared for individuals upon retirement, 
discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army.  Table 2-1 
(DD Form 214 Preparation Instructions) provided for item 19a (Mailing Address After 
Separation) was obtained from the Soldier, Soldiers were advised that this must be a 
permanent address.  Item 19b (Nearest Relative) was obtained from the Soldier, the 
name and address of a relative (permanently located) who will know the location and 
address of the Soldier at all times.

NOTHING FOLLOWS

ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20170014343

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