2.  The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he enlisted for a term of 5 years vice 8 years.

3.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 August 1997 for 8 years.  Additional documents signed by the applicant and the enlistment counselor indicate enlistment for 5 years.

4.  In an advisory opinion to the Board, the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), advised in effect, that the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 incorrectly shows enlistment for 8 years.  All related documents correctly show enlistment for 5 years.  PERSCOM recommended approval of the applicant’s request.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  Based on the evidence of record, it appears that it was the applicant’s intent to enlist in the Regular Army for a period of 5 years.  However, an error was made at the time of his enlistment.

2.  In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate and just to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below. 

RECOMMENDATION:

That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/1 to show that the individual concerned enlisted for 5 years on 27 August 1997.

BOARD VOTE:  

                       GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

                       GRANT FORMAL HEARING

                       DENY APPLICATION

		                           
		        CHAIRPERSON