RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-00053
		INDEX CODE:  128.02
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred from a temporary duty assignment (TDY) from Los Angeles, CA to Brooks AFB, TX.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While he was aware that he would have to purchase the airline tickets himself, he was informed that he would be reimbursed for his travel cost from Maxwell to Brooks to Columbus.  

In support of his application the applicant submits a personal statement and various documents relative to the issue (Exhibit A).

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a Reserve Officer serving on extended active duty in the grade of second lieutenant.  He was voluntarily ordered to extended active duty on 17 November 2000.  Following completion of Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB, AL, he was transferred Permanent Change of Station (PCS) to Columbus AFB, MS, with TDY enroute at Brooks AFB, TX.

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force.  Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Traffic Management Division, USAF/ILTT, reviewed the case and recommended disapproval.  Upon completion of his travels, the applicant’s actual expenses came to $741.25.  The government’s constructive cost was up to $560.00.  Finance paid the applicant a total of $412.25 due to the mixed mode of travel.  ILTT indicates that according to the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR), reimbursement may not be more than the cost of the constructive transportation cost between authorized points and recommends denial of the applicant’s request (Exhibit C).

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  The applicant was briefed by SATO that he could not be issued government travel tickets due to his leave status enroute to his temporary duty assignment.  He was told to self procure his tickets and that he would be reimbursed for his travel expenses up to the government’s constructive cost.  In view of the above, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 11 April 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Mrs. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Chair
	Mrs. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
	Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Dec 00.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, USAF/ILTT, undated w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 9 Mar 01.

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                                   Chair