ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


	BOARD DATE:  3 October 2019

	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20190007919


APPLICANT REQUESTS: in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of 
Release of Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 May 1997 to show his 
name as "C.F.C., Sr." instead of "C.L.F." 

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	Self-authored statement 
*	Superior Court of X County, State of X – Final Decree Changing the 
Name of an Adult, dated 5 February 2015

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 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 his name corrected.

3.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 May 1994.  His DD Form 4 
(Enlistment Record – Armed Forces of the United States) shows he identified his name 
as "C.L.F." and signed his name the same way on the document.

4.  The applicant was honorably released from active duty on 26 May 1997.  
Item 1 (Name – Last, First, Middle) of his DD Form 214 shows the spelling of his name 
as "C.L.F."

5.  A review of his official military personnel file revealed all documents showing his 
name was spelled consistently as "C.L.F." throughout his military service.

6.  The applicant provides a Superior Court of X County, State of X – Final 
Decree Changing the Name of an Adult that shows he petitioned for a name change 
and it was ordered changed to "C.F.C., Sr." on 5 February 2015.

7.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), dated 15 August 1979, directed to 
enter the name in all capital letters.  Include "Jr," "Sr," or "II" when needed, in item 1 at 
the time of separation.  This regulation also provides that the purpose of the separation 
document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military 
service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.  

BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found the 
requested relief is not warranted.
2.  The Board noted the applicant's military records show he served exclusively under 
the name “C.L.F.,” which is accurately recorded on his DD Form 214.  The Board 
agreed that in this case the applicant's post-service name change is not a basis for 
changing the name recorded on his DD Form 214.  
3.  The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his 
military personnel records.  This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion 
regarding the difference between the name recorded in his military records and the 
name he now uses.

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 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 Army Board for Correction of Military Records 
(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), dated 15 August 1979, prescribes 
the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release 
from active military service or control of the Army.  It establishes standardized policy for 
the preparation of the DD Form 214.  For item 1, enter name in all capital letters.  
Include "Jr,"Sr," or "II" when needed, at the time of separation.  This regulation also 
provides that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with 
documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active 
duty, retirement, or discharge.  



ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20190007919
	
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