2.  The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he enlisted on 9 September 1997 vice 28 July 1997.

3.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 September 1997 in pay grade E-3.  However, his DD Form 4/1 shows that he enlisted on 28 July 1997.  Additional documents signed by the applicant and the enlistment counselor indicate enlistment on 9 September 1997.

4.  In an advisory opinion to the Board, the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) advised that the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 incorrectly shows an enlistment date of 28 July 1997. PERSCOM recommended approval of the applicant’s request by amending his DD Form 4/1 to show that he enlisted on 9 September 1997.

CONCLUSIONS:

1.  Based on the evidence of record, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 September 1997.  However, an error was made on the DD Form 4/1.

2.  In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate 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, item 5, dated 28 July 1997 to show that he enlisted on 9 September 1997.

BOARD VOTE:  

                       GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION

                       GRANT FORMAL HEARING

                       DENY APPLICATION

		                           
		        CHAIRPERSON