IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 June 2022 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20210014975 APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 July 1983 to show in: * block 1 (Name – Last, First, Middle) – her last name as her maiden name * block 19 (Mailing Address after Separation) – her current mailing address 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) * DD Form 214 * Certificate of Record of Birth, certified * State Driver's License * Social Security Card FACTS: 1. The applicant did not file within the 3-year time frame 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 she would like her last name shown on her DD Form 214 changed to her maiden name of to receive benefits under her current name. She would also like her current address listed on her DD Form 214. She is no longer married and she was not aware that she had to file a report. 3. She enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 July 1980. Block 1 (Name – Last, First, Middle, Jr. Sr., etc.) of her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of the United States) shows her last name as. She authenticated this document with her signature on 3 July 1980. 4. Her records contain a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), 6 October 1981, showing she requested to change her last name from due to marriage. 5. A review of her Official Military Personnel File revealed all documents show her last name as following her marriage in. Her records do not contain a divorce decree or name change action occurring after her marriage and prior to her release from military service. 6. Headquarters, Fort Sheridan, Orders 111-52, 8 June 1983, reassigned her to the U.S. Army Separation Transfer Point, Fort Sheridan, IL, effective 1 July 1983. These orders show her last name as. 7. She was honorably released from active duty on 2 July 1983. Block 1 of her DD Form 214 shows her last name as. Block 19 shows her mailing address after separation as 8. U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center Orders D-06-043457, 25 June 1986, honorably discharged her from the U.S. Army Reserve effective 2 July 1986. The standard name line shows her last name as with an address in 9. She provided copies of her certificate of record of birth, driver's license, and social security card showing her last name as. Her driver's license shows her requested address. BOARD DISCUSSION: 1. After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found within the applicant's military records, the Board found that partial relief was warranted. The Board carefully considered the applicant's record of service, documents submitted in support of the petition and executed a comprehensive and standard review based on law, policy and regulation. The Board determined the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Upon review of the applicants petition available military records the Board determined based on regulatory guidance the applicant’s DD Form 214, dated 2 July 1983 accurately documents her mailing address. The Board noted the applicant, nor her official records provide evidence that supports correction to her DD Form 214. The Board agreed; 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 determined her separation paperwork was accurate. The Board noted to add in the remarks section of her DD Form 214 the (AKA) her last name as her maiden name, 2. However, the Board determined the applicant's service record did not reflect she was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) and her record shows she received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout her service for the period of 3 July 1980 to 2 July 1983. Based on this the Board determined partial relief was warranted and granted relief for correction of the applicant’s record to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and add to the remarks section of her DD Form 214 also know as (AKA) her maiden name. 3. The Army has an interest in maintaining the integrity of its records. The data and information contained in those records should reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created. In the absence of a showing of material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommend that those records be changed. BOARD VOTE: Mbr 1 Mbr 2 Mbr 3 : : : GRANT FULL RELIEF X X X GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF : : : GRANT FORMAL HEARING : : : DENY APPLICATION ? BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: 1. The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding her the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary service from 3 July 1980 to 2 July 1983 and adding the medal to her DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 July 1983. 2. The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correction to change block 19 (Mailing Address after Separation) – to her current mailing address. 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): N/A 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 Documents), 15 August 1979 and in effect at the time, prescribed the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. 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. It established standardized policy for preparation of the DD Form 214. The specific instructions for: a. block 1 stated to enter the name in all capital letters. Include "JR," "SR," or "II" when needed; and b. block 19 stated to enter the mailing address and county of residence furnished by the individual at the time of separation. The county may be omitted if not listed in appendix A. Do not list civilian penal institutions as a mailing address for separation. 3. Army Regulation 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents), effective 10 March 2014, superseded Army Regulation 635-5. The detailed instructions for block 1 (Name) stated 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). 4. Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) memorandum (Administrative Name Changes to DD Form 214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – Initiative), 3 February 2022, established a more efficient and effective process to expedite requests for administrative name changes on DD Forms 214 pursuant to a court order. Requests for administrative name changes to DD Forms 214 pursuant to a court order must be accompanied by a copy of such court order. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20210014975 1 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1