IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  20 March 2020

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20190001908


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  correction to the following items of his DD Form 214 
(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 November 
2018, to show a different address and nearest relative than currently listed:

*	item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) 
*	item 19b (Nearest Relative) 

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214

FACTS:

1.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 November 2014.

2.  On 2 November 2018, the applicant was honorably released from active duty.  Item 
19a of the DD Form 214 he was issued lists an address in.  Item 19b of the DD Form 
214 he was issued lists an individual with an address in.

3.  The applicant provides a different address and he names a different nearest relative.

4.  Army Regulation 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents) states that item 19a 
is provided by the Soldier and must be a permanent address for mailing purposes.  The 
"permanent" address serves as a basis for contacting a Soldier within a short time after 
separation in the event the need arose.  This regulation also states that item 19b is 
provided by the Soldier and should reflect the name and address of a relative who 
would know the Soldier's location and address.  If a relative is not available, list a close 
friend.  




BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  The Board carefully considered the applicant’s request, supporting documents and 
evidence in the records.  The Board considered the applicant’s statement, his record of 
service, the entries on his DD Form 214 upon separation and the absence of his 
signature on the form.  The Board considered the contested entries on the DD Form 
214 and the policy pertaining to those entries.  The Board found insufficient evidence to 
determine that the information in those blocks did not represent the circumstances as 
they existed at the time of the applicant’s service and the applicant provided no 
explanation why they are incorrect.  Based on a preponderance of evidence, the Board 
determined that the item 19 entries reflected on the applicant’s DD Form 214 were not 
in error or unjust.

2.  After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found that 
relief was not warranted.


























BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:XXX	:XXX	:XXX	DENY APPLICATION


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.



		  
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:

Army Regulation 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents), establishes the 
policies and provisions for the preparation and distribution of the DD Form 214.  It states 
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.  This regulation states that item 19a is 
provided by the Soldier and must be a permanent address for mailing purposes.  
Civilian penal institutions will not be accepted.  The "permanent" address serves as a 
basis for contacting a Soldier within a short time after separation in the event the need 
arose.  It also states that item 19b is provided by the Soldier and should reflect the 
name and address of a relative who would know the Soldier's location and address.  If a 
relative is not available, list a close friend.  Neither address is intended to be changed or 
updated each time the individual or family member relocates following a Soldier's 
separation.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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