IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  3 December 2021

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20210008959


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  in effect, correction of his records, to show his legal name 
instead of his contested name.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	Certified Record of Birth
*	DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
*	License and Certificate of Marriage
*	Order for Change of Name
*	Order

FACTS:

1.  The applicant states his name has changed twice since leaving active service.  He 
claims it is very difficult explaining the different name without several pages of 
documentation each time he has to provide his DD Form 214.

2.  The applicant enlisted into the Regular Army on 8 April 2009.  Item 1 (NAME (Last, 
First, Middle)) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of 
the United States) lists a contested name. 

3.  The applicant was honorably released from active duty on 5 October 2015.  His 
record contains a DD Form 214 which lists the contested name.

4.  The applicant provides a copy of an Order from a Circuit Court, which legally 
changed his name as he requests effective 9 October 2020.

5.  The applicant's military record did not contain any documentation that shows the 
name he now requests.  

6.  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.  

BOARD DISCUSSION:

1. After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found 
within the military record, the Board found that relief was not warranted.  The applicant’s 
contentions, the military record, and regulatory guidance were carefully considered.  
Regulatory guidance provides the DD Form 214 shows the circumstances that existed 
at the time the form was created.  Evidence of record shows the applicant used the 
contested name during his entire period of service.  Therefore, the Board determined 
the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of 
the individual concerned.

2.  The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his 
application and the supporting evidence he provided, will be filed in his official military 
records.  This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the 
difference in his name recorded in his military records and to satisfy his desire to have 
his new name documented in his military records.

BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:XX	:XX	: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.


REFERENCES:

Army Regulation 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents) prescribes the 
separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from 
active military service or control of the Army.  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.  Block 1 (NAME (Last, First, Middle)) states to compare the original 
enlistment contract or appointment order and review the official record for possible 
name changes.  If a name change has occurred, list other names of record in block 18 
(Remarks).
//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20210008959


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