ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


		IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 5 January 2022

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20200008908


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 August 2017 to show his mailing 
address after separation as K, XX.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 
DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record under the Provisions of 
Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552).

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the 3-year time frame as provided in Title 10, 
U.S. Code, 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 informed the personnel representative who was assisting 
him at the time of his separation that he was remaining in Texas. He was instructed to 
use a family address that had not changed for documentation purposes. He remained in 
Texas, where he now has a permanent home. Because both of his parents have passed 
away, he no longer has access to the address listed on his DD Form 214. Additionally, 
he is a X resident and it would be helpful to have the correct address listed on his 
DD Form 214.

3.  His DA Form 5960 (Authorization to Start, Stop, or Change Basic Allowance for 
Quarters/and/or Variable Housing Allowance), 4 November 2016, shows his spouse's 
address as H H, XX.

4.  His DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), 15 December 2016, shows his 
spouse's address as S, XX.

5.  On 17 August 2017, he was released from active duty. Item 19a (Mailing Address 
after Separation) of his DD Form 214 shows his mailing address after separation as F L, 
XX. Item 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 shows the same address in F L, 
XX.
6.  Per regulation the purpose of blocks 19a (Mailing Address after Separation) and 19b 
(Nearest Relative) of the DD Form 214 is to provide reliable addresses to reach Soldiers 
during their transition from active duty service. Former service members are advised to 
notify the U.S. Army Human Resources Command of address changes as they occur.


BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found that relief 
was not warranted. The Board carefully considered the applicant’s request, supporting 
documents, evidence in the records and regulatory guidance.  The Board considered 
the applicant’s statement, his military record of service and documents provided by the 
applicant.  The Board determined based on regulatory guidance the applicant’s DD 
Form 214, dated 17 August 2017 accurately documents his mailing address.  The Board 
noted the applicant nor his official records provide evidence that supports correction to 
his DD Form 214.  The Board found, the regulation provides that at separation the 
service member’s record will be used to enter accurate information when completing 
their DD Form 214, a summary of a specific period of active duty service.  The Board 
found no error on the applicant’s DD Form 214 and agreed his separation paperwork 
was accurate.  Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are 
insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.





BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

XXX	XXX	XX	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.

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES:   N/


REFERENCES:

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 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.

2.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Processing and Documents), in effect at the 
time, prescribed the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, 
discharge, or release from active military service or the custody and control of the Army. 
It established standardized policy for preparation of the DD Form 214.

	a.  Paragraph 5-1 stated the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent 
period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty 
service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.

	b.  Paragraph 5-6 provided detailed instructions and source document(s) for 
completing each block of the DD Form 214. The detailed instructions for item 19a stated 
the data source is provided by the Soldier. This address must be a permanent address, 
to include street address, city, state, and zip code.
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) 	AR20200008908


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