RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00492
		INDEX CODE:  128.10

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

A correction be made to the Government Bill of Lading (GBL) AP-127101 to reflect the shipment contained professional gear.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 11 December 2000 Global Van Lines made an extra pick-up at his office located in the Aerospace Corp complex in Los Angeles, CA.  At that time his professional gear, including but not limited to, professional books, papers, desk chair, government pictures, office mementos, and AF-issued computer equipment was packed and shipped to Rosslyn, VA.  Captain E--- was present for the outbound portion of the move, Mr. B--- was present for the incoming shipment.  Because of an unexpected meeting with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, he was unable to be present and there was a failure to properly annotate the GBL indicating it contained professional books, papers, and equipment (PBP&E).

In support of the appeal, applicant submits statements from Captain E--- and Mr. B---, also a letter from Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) indicating that the Global Van Line representative believes PBP&E was shipped.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of brigadier general.

The applicant was billed $2,240.00 for exceeding the prescribed weight allowance of 18,000 pounds.  A verbal rebuttal of the excess cost charged was filed stating the applicant had not received credit for his professional books, papers and equipment.  The Excess Cost Adjudication Function (ECAF) reviewed the case and advised the applicant that regulations require PBP&E be separately packed, clearly marked as professional items, and identified as such on the appropriate shipping documents at the time of pick-up of the property.  Since no professional gear is identified on the shipping records, based on provisions of applicable regulations, they concluded that no credit for PBP&E could be granted.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

JPPSO/CC states that when the applicant made application to ship his household goods (HHGs) he estimated he would have 3,000 pounds of PBP&E to include in the shipment.  However, no items were separately packed, marked, or identified on the shipping documents as professional goods.  Since an extra pickup of items was made from the office, they believe these items were PBP&E items.  Because the applicant was called away during the packing of his HHG, they think this may have contributed to the oversight in the PBP&E not being properly identified on the appropriate shipping documents.  For these reasons, they support the applicant’s request to receive credit for PBP&E in his move from California to Virginia.  Therefore, based on information obtained from the sequent shipment, they recommend the applicant be granted 1,276 pounds of PBP&E.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

JPPSO/CC states that after further review of the shipment file from a previous shipment, they have determined the applicant should be credited with an additional 180 pounds of PBP&E.  He asks that paragraph 6 of subject advisory to read, the shipment that moved under Government Bill of Lading AP-127101, dated      9 November 2000, contained 1,456 pounds of PBP&E, vice 1,276 pounds.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states that he appreciates the relief recommended by the JPPSO and its apparent understanding that, but for an unexpected meeting with an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, he would have been present for the packing of his PBP&E at his office and would have ensured that it was properly annotated.

While the advisory references the pick-up from his office, it does not take into account the PBP&E that were at his home and were packed and shipped also.  These items included:

    a.  5 cartons of professional books
    b.  2 medium sized boxes of professional memorabilia
    c.  5 picture cartons of memorabilia
    d.  1 wardrobe box of specialty Air Force uniforms
    e. 2 medium sized boxes containing a government issued computer, printer, docking station and associated parts.

He estimates the total weight of the above additional listed items from his home to be approximately 1000 pounds.

Applicant's complete response is attached at Exhibit F.

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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.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice warranting partial relief.  In this respect, we note the supporting statement from the individual who supervised and assisted the moving company in the packaging of applicant’s professional gear from his office.  In view of this statement and noting the comments from the Air Force, we are persuaded that the applicant should be giving credit for shipment of 1,456 pounds of PBP&E.  Therefore, we recommend his records be corrected to the extent indicated below.  Applicant’s request for shipment of additional PBP&E, located at his home, is noted; however, we find no evidence that the applicant separately packed, marked, and provided a description of the items to the carrier.  The applicant, a senior Air Force officer, should have been aware of these requirements.  Based on the evidence of record, we do not recommend allowance for any additional shipment of PBP&E.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the household goods shipment under Government Bill of Lading AP-127101, dated  9 November 2000, contained 1,456 pounds of professional books, papers, and equipment (PBP&E).

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 11 July 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 7 Feb 02, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, JPPSO/CC, dated 25 Feb 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, JPPSO/CC, dated 7 May 02.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 8 May 02.
   Exhibit F.  Applicant's Response, dated 24 May 02.

                                   

AFBCMR 02-00492

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to, be corrected to show that the household goods shipment under Government Bill of Lading AP-127101, dated 9 November 2000, contained 1,456 pounds of professional books, papers, and equipment (PBP&E).