ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 
IN THE CASE OF:  BOARD DATE: 6 May 2022 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20210011133 
APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect: 
. name as shown on Order for Change of Name 
. new Social Security Number (SSN) APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 
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DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) 

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Letter to National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) dated 23 June 2021 

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NPRC Letter dated 29 June 2021 

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Order for Name Change 

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SSN Card 

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Florida Driver’s License 


FACTS: 
1. 
The applicant did not file within the three-year time frame provided in Title 10, United States 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, by way of her letter to the NPRC dated 23 June 2021, she is requesting an updated DD Form 214 with her corrected name and new SSN. The NPRC responded to the applicant in a letter dated 29 June 2021 and directed her to file the request with the Army Review Boards Agency. 

3. 
The portion of the applicant’s request regarding correction of her record to reflect her current name will be addressed through administrative correction and does not require further action by the Board. 

4. 
The applicant provides: 


a. 
An Order for Name Change from a Circuit Court, dated 4 June 2013, which states the change of name is granted incident to a divorce. The applicant’s name is changed from X__ X__ G__ to X__ L__. 

b. A SSN card, last four xxxx. 

c. 
A Florida Driver’s License identified the applicant under the name requested by court order, X__ X__ L__. 


5. A review of the applicant’s service record shows: 
a. On 16 June 2003, she was notified she was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer in the grade and with the social security number listed in the address. The applicant was identified as X__ X. G__, last four XXXX. 
b. 
Orders A-09-393934, dated 24 September 2003, ordered the applicant to active duty with a report date of 29 September 2003. The applicant’s name is listed as X__ X. G__. 

c. 
Orders A-09-393934A01, dated 30 September 2003, amended the applicant’s report date to 3 October 2003 with the same name listed on the original orders. 

d. 
Orders 076-0101, dated 16 March 2004, discharged the applicant from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) with an effective date of 2 April 2004. The applicant’s name is listed as X__ X. G__ with last four, 3758. 

e. 
She was honorably discharged from active duty on 2 April 2004. Her DD Form 214 shows she completed 6 months of active service. She was assigned separation code FND and the narrative reason for separation listed as “Miscellaneous/General Reasons.” It also shows: 

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Block 1 (Name) – G__, X__ X. 

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Block 3 (Social Security No.) – XXX­XX-37XX 




6. By regulation (AR 635-8), the DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of all current active, prior active, and prior inactive duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The information entered thereon reflects the conditions as they existed at the time of separation. 
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Block 1 (Name) states compare original enlistment contract or appointment order and review official record for possible name changes. If a name change has occurred list other names of record in Block 18 (Remarks). 

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Block 3 (Social Security Number) states verify accuracy by reviewing initial enlistment contract and/or application for appointment. If the Soldier has had more than one social security number, list the other social security number of record in block 18. 


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. Evidence of record shows the applicant used the contested SSN during her entire period of service. No reasoning behind being issued a new SSN was provided for the Board to consider. Therefore, based on a preponderance of evidence, 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 her application and the supporting evidence she provided, will be filed in her official military records. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the difference in her SSN recorded in her military records and to satisfy her desire to have her new SSN documented in her military records. 

3. 
Prior to closing the case, the Board did note the analyst of record administrative notes below, and recommended the correction is completed to more accurately depict the military service of the applicant. 


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: 
Except for the correction addressed in Administrative Note(s) below, the Board found 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. 
X 
CHAIRPERSON 
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 NOTE(S): 
In accordance with Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Memorandum, the applicant is authorized correction of her DD Form 214 covering the period ending 2 April 2004 to show her current name as shown in the court order without Board action. 
REFERENCES: 
1. 
Title 10, United States 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 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents), currently in effect, states the DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of all current active, prior active, and prior inactive duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The information entered thereon reflects the conditions as they existed at the time of separation. 

. 
Block 1 (Name) states compare original enlistment contract or appointment order and review official record for possible name changes. If a name change has occurred list other names of record in Block 18 (Remarks). 

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Block 3 (Social Security Number) states verify accuracy by reviewing initial enlistment contract and/or application for appointment. If the Soldier has had more than one social security number, list the other social security number of record in block 18. 



3. 
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Memo signed February 3, 2022, SUBJECT: Administrative Name Changes to Department of Defense (DD) Form 214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, states administrative name changes to DD Forms 214 that are pursuant to a court order will be completed, upon request. 


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