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ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120013087
Original file (20120013087.txt) Auto-classification: Approved

		 

		BOARD DATE:	 29 January 2013

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20120013087


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 correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-X2XX" instead of "XXX-XX-X7XX."

2.  The applicant states his SSN is incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214.

3.  The applicant provides his DD Form 214, DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate), and social security card.

CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:

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.  While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file.  In all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing.

2.  On 11 June 1964, the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States.  His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) identifies him by service number; his SSN does not appear on this form.  Other associated documents normally completed during the induction or enlistment process are either not available for review or they identify him by his service number – no SSN is present.

3.  On 10 August 1964, a 2AA Form 630 (Request for Personnel Security Action) was completed on the applicant's behalf.  This form lists his SSN as 
"XXX-XX-X2XX."

4.  On 13 March 1966, he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve.  His DD Form 214 shows:

* he completed 1 year, 9 months, and 3 days of total active service
* his SSN is listed as "XXX-XX-X7XX"

5.  The majority of documents contained within his DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ)) identify him by his service number; however, his MPRJ contains a DA Form 24 (Service Record) and a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which list his SSN as "XXX-XX-X2XX."

6.  He provides his social security card that shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-X2XX."

7.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes the standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.  It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.  It is important that information entered on the form be complete and accurate, reflective of the conditions as they existed at the time of separation.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his SSN as "XXX-XX-X2XX" instead of "XXX-XX-X7XX."

2.  The applicant primarily used his service number throughout his period of active service; however, the evidence of record does show he was identified by SSN "XXX-XX-X2XX" on numerous occasions during his service.

3.  He submitted his social security card to establish his correct SSN.  It appears his SSN is incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on his social security card.


BOARD VOTE:

___x_____  ___x_____  __x___  GRANT FULL RELIEF 

________  ________  ________  GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF 

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.  As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by deleting the current SSN and adding the SSN as it is listed on his social security card.



      ___________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.
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