IN THE CASE OF:
BOARD DATE: 23 October 2012
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007749
THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:
1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any).
2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any).
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:
1. The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his social security number (SSN) to read 5XX-XXX-XXX.
2. The applicant states, in effect, he went to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and obtained a print-out to support his request to correct his military records to reflect that he enlisted under the wrong SSN. The SSN listed in his military records belongs to his father. He has the same name as his father, his name has the suffix of "junior" and his father's name has a suffix of "senior." This type of mix-up has occurred a number of times. His information has been mixed-up with his father's.
3. He provides a print-out from the SSA and his denial letter from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:
1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20110014318 on 12 January 2012.
2. The applicant submits a print-out from the SSA. This document is new evidence that will be considered by the Board.
3. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Delayed Entry Program on 16 June 1977. He enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 17 August 1997, for 4 years. He extended his enlistment on 15 Apirl 1981 for 12 months.
4. His record contains the following forms that list his SSN as 2XX-XX-XXXX and his social security card was used to verify this was his SSN at the time of enlistment:
* DD Form 1966/5 (Section V), dated 9 June 1977
* DD Form 4 (Enlistment or Reenlistment Agreement - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 16 June 1977
* DD Form 4c (Enlistment or Reenlistment Agreement (Continuation Sheet)), dated 17 August 1977
* DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II), prepared on 23 January 1978
* DD Form 1965 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment), dated 15 April 1981
* DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 20 October 1981
5. On 1 October 1982, he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Reinforcement). Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) lists his SSN as 2XX-XX-XXXX.
6. He was honorably discharged from the USAR effective 15 June 1983. His discharge orders list his SSN as 2XX-XX-XXXX.
7. He provides a print-out from the SSA which states their records indicate SSN 5XX-XX-XXXX was assigned to an individual with the same name as the applicant. This print-out does not verify whether the name of the individual listed contains the suffix of "junior" or "senior."
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
1. The available evidence indicates the applicant enlisted and served using SSN 2XX-XX-XXXX throughout his service in the RA and USAR.
2. Although he provided a print-out from the SSA verifying an individual with the same name that he uses was assigned SSN 5XX-XX-XXXX there is no evidence available to indicate he used this SSN while serving in the RA or USAR.
3. While it is understandable he desires to now record the requested SSN in his military records, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Army's records. Therefore, absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that his military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case.
4. For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its records. The data and information contained in those records should reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created. In the absence of a showing of material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommend that those records be changed.
BOARD VOTE:
________ ________ ________ 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 that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis to amend the decision of the ABCMR set forth in Docket Number AR20110014318, dated 12 January 2012.
_______ _ __X_____ ___
CHAIRPERSON
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.
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120007749
3
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120007749
2
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014318
The evidence of record shows the applicant entered military service using SSN 2XX-XX-XXXX, which was verified by the social security card he presented at the time of enlistment. He has not provided evidence showing the SSN he used during his military service was recorded in error. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016142
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her SSN as "2XX-56-2XX6" instead of "5XX-56-2XX8." Documents contained in her military records show she served in the RA and USAR with the SSN "5XX-56-2XX8." There is no evidence of record and she did not provide sufficient evidence to show the SSN listed on her 1980 DD Form 214 was not the SSN she claimed at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002621
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct SSN. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017637
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his SSN should be corrected to show "218-XX-XXXX" on his DD Form 214 because he was issued this SSN after his discharge from active duty. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014016
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 10 December 1968 to show: * his social security number (SSN) as "5XX-XX-XXXX" instead of "2XX-XX-XXXX" * his entry date as 16 instead of 23 August 1966 * three awards of the Army Commendation Medal 2. The applicant completed three periods of service (induction, enlistment, and reenlistment) and he was issued a separate DD Form 214 for each period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014132
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "XX7-XX-XXXX" instead of "XX2-XX-XXXX." Records show that upon entry into the U.S. Armed Forces in 1980 the applicant reported his SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 214. In addition, the SSN he reported as his SSN was consistently recorded in his military service records and on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004889
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his social security number (SSN) as "5xx-xx-xxx5" instead of "2xx-xx-xxx6." The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The military service records provided by the applicant show he reported his SSN as "2xx-xx-xxx6" and this SSN is documented in those records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130006716
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "119-XX-XXXX", as it is shown on the social security card he provides. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current entry from item 3 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015624
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 February 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015624 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides an SSA earnings determination, dated 8 February 1980, and his DD Form 214 in support of the application. However, there is insufficient evidence to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003914
Item 24 does not show award of the ARCOM. The applicant's request to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show a correct SSN and his award of the ARCOM was carefully considered and determined to have partial merit. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM.