IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 14 June 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220011128


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United 
States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as 
vice the Temporary Identification Number (TIN),.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENT(S) CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214

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 he was issued a Temporary Identification Number (TIN) in place 
of his social security number when he went to the service because he did not have one. 
That number is, and it is what is shown on his DD Form 214. After being separated, he 
was issued a new SSN,. He wants to change the TIN shown on his DD Form 214 to the 
SSN he was issued after his separation. 

3.  Review of the applicant’s service records shows:

	a.  He was inducted into the Army of the United States on 20 March 1970. His DD 
Form 47 (Record of Induction) is not available for review. 

	b.  In connection with his induction into the Army of the United States, the applicant 
completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History). Item 13 (Employment) 
shows the number "" in the SSN block. 

	c.  Many Soldiers did not have an SSN (or did not have an official document 
confirming their SSN) when they were inducted into the Army of the United States or 
enlisted in the Regular Army at the time; thus, they were issued TINs. Soldiers in this 
category would have been required to obtain verification or apply for a social security 
card at the time of their induction/enlistment. Due to the short duration of some of these 
Soldiers' service, many apparently did not receive their social security card before they 
were separated (or were unable to produce a document confirming their SSNs before 
separation). As such, they were identified with a TIN throughout their service and this 
number was recorded on their DD Forms 214 when they separated.

	d.  His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), which was created upon his 
entry on active duty listed his SSN as.

	e.  His service records contain multiple personnel, medical, and other documents, 
including a National Agency Check Request that list his SSN as. He authenticated some 
of these documents by placing his signature where required. 

	f.  He was honorably discharged from active duty on 12 June 1970. Item 3 (SSN) of 
his DD Form 214 lists his SSN as. Item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 does not 
contain an entry pertaining to his SSN.

4.  In similar cases, if and when the Board granted relief, the individual's SSN is entered 
in the remarks block of the DD Form 214.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found that 
relief was not 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 evidence presented does 
not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice at the time of his military 
service. The applicant used the contested social security number (SSN) 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. The 
Board recommended the applicant seek assistance through the social security 
administration office for correction of his social security number and they will be able to 
merge them as well and notify the department of veteran affairs of the correction. Based 
on this the Board determined relief was not warranted and denied relief.

2. The Army has an interest in maintaining the integrity of its records for historical 
purposes. The information in those records must reflect the conditions and 
circumstances that existed at the time the records were created. In the absence of 
evidence that shows a material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommend 
that those records be changed.


3.  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 the SSN recorded in his military records and to satisfy his desire to have 
his SSN documented in his military records.


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.


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 600-2 (Name and Birth Data, Social Security Account, and 
Temporary Identification Number (TIN)), in effect at the time, prescribed the procedures 
used for recording, issuing, or changing personnel information normally used as a 
means of identification.

	a.  Chapter 4 (TIN) prescribed the procedures for issuing a TIN as a means of 
personnel identification for those individuals being processed for military service who 
did not have an SSN.  The number "9" was designated as the first number of the 9-digit 
TIN.

	b.  The TIN was to be entered in pencil on enlistment/induction records in those 
items reserved for recording the SSN at the time of pre-enlistment or pre-induction 
processing.  Upon receipt of a social security card by the individual prior to his entrance 
into the active Army, the pencil entry of the TIN was to be replaced by permanent entry 
of the SSN.

	c.  Where the individual entered active duty without an SSN, the TIN was to be 
entered as a permanent entry on all records.  Upon receipt of an SSN, the TIN entry 
was to be lined through and the SSN entered.

	d.  Information available from the Social Security Administration shows SSNs 
beginning with 800-999 are not valid SSNs; no numbers above 799 have ever been 
issued.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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