IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 2 May 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220011995


APPLICANT REQUESTS: 

*	correction to block 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) and 19b (Nearest 
Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty), to show a different name and address than currently listed 
*	a personal appearance hearing before the Board via video or phone. 

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 enlisted in the Regular Army on 11 October 2016.

2.  On 30 December 2019, the applicant retired honorably due to disability. Blocks 19a 
and 19b of the DD Form 214 he was issued lists the contested name and addresses.  

3.  The applicant provides a different address for placement in block 19a and a different 
name and address for placement in block 19b of his DD Form 214.

4.  AR 15-185 (ABCMR) states an applicant is not entitled to a hearing before the 
ABCMR. Hearings may be authorized by a panel of the Board or by ABCMR Director.

5.  AR 635-8 states that block 19a 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:

1.  The Board determined the evidence of record was sufficient to render a fair and 
equitable decision. As a result, a personal appearance hearing is not necessary to 
serve the interest of equity and justice in this case.
2.  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 11 October 2016 to 
retirement on 30 December 2019. The Board noted that the information listed in Blocks 
19a and 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.  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 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 
(Nearest Relative) 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.

2.  Army Regulation 15-185 prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of 
military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The ABCMR 
may, in its discretion, hold a hearing or request additional evidence or opinions. 
Additionally, it states in paragraph 2-11 that applicants do not have a right to a hearing 
before the ABCMR. The Director or the ABCMR may grant a formal hearing whenever 
justice requires. The ABCMR considers individual applications that are properly brought 
before it. The ABCMR will decide cases on the evidence of record. It is not an 
investigative body. The ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the 
presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant has the burden of proving an 
error or injustice by a preponderance of the evidence.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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