IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 2 May 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220011926


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction to block 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 
214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), to show his spouse as his 
nearest relative and a different address than currently listed.

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 his wife, not his mother, is his nearest relative.

3.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 May 1990.

4.  Having sufficient service for retirement, on 31 May 2010, he retired honorably. Block 
19b of the DD Form 214 he was issued lists the contested name and address.
  
5.  The applicant provides a different name and address for placement in block 19b of 
his DD Form 214.

6.  Army Regulation 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents) states that block 
19b is provided by the Soldier and must be a permanent address for mailing purposes.  
The "permanent" address serves as a basis for contacting a Soldier within a short time 
after separation in the event the need arose. 




BOARD DISCUSSION:

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. The 
evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 3 May 1990 to 
retirement on 31 May 2010. The Board noted that the information listed in Block 19b of 
the DD Form 214 is provided by the Soldier at the time the form is processed. 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.

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 635-8, establishes the policies and provisions for the preparation 
and distribution of the DD Form 214. 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. This regulation states that block 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) is 
provided by the Soldier and must be a permanent address for mailing purposes. Civilian 
penal institutions will not be accepted. The "permanent" address serves as a basis for 
contacting a Soldier within a short time after separation in the event the need arose. It 
also states that block 19b is provided by the Soldier and should reflect the name and 
address of a relative who would know the Soldier's location and address. If a relative is 
not available, list a close friend. Neither address is intended to be changed or updated 
each time the individual or family member relocates following a Soldier's separation. 

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	AR20220011926


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