BOARD DATE:  7 August 2020

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20190014705


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty) to show his current legal name.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	Court Order, dated 4 September 2019
*	Florida Driver License, date illegible

FACTS:

1.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 May 2016 and was honorably 
discharged on 30 July 2018.  His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document 
Armed Forces of the United Stated) and DD Form 214 both reflect the contested name.  
None of the documents in his military record contain the name he now requests. 

2.  The applicant provides a court order, dated 4 September 2019, wherein his name is 
changed from the contested name to his current legal name, after the period of his 
military service. 

3.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), dated 15 September 2000, 
prescribed 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 states 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 that the applicant used the contested name throughout his period 
of military service.  The Board found insufficient evidence of mitigating factors that 
would support correction of his DD Form 214 to reflect his post-service name change.  
The Board determined the name recorded on his DD Form 214 is not in error or unjust.

3.  The applicant is advised that a copy of these proceedings will be filed in his Official 
Military Personnel File.  This will serve to explain the difference in the name under 
which he served 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.


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REFERENCES:

Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents, dated 15 September 2000, prescribed 
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 
states 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.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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