RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03714 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

She be allowed to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to her 
dependents. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The rules of the Post-9/11 GI Bill were not known prior to the 
implementation date of 1 Aug 09. She inquired numerous times 
prior to her retirement thinking she would be able to transfer 
the benefits to her children. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides copies of 
excerpts from the Air Force, Army, and Military Times, emails, 
and a personal statement. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 1 Jun 09, the applicant retired in the grade of lieutenant 
colonel. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit B. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. The Air Force, in implementing 
its guidance, developed a communication plan that used the Air 
Force Personnel Center Commander and the Education and Training 
Sections at each installation to serve as spokespersons to 
communicate the Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer-to-dependent program 
using internal media, internal communication tools, and external 
trade publications. There were various news articles about the 
Post-9/11 GI Bill; most noted the requirement to be on duty on 
the 1 Aug 09 effective date of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to be 


eligible to transfer benefits. Some articles mentioned that 
service members on active duty or in the selected reserve could 
transfer benefits. Notably, since 1 Aug 09, the Air Force 
approved over 50,000 transferability applications. 

 

DPSI states the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the DoD 
and the Military Services widely publicized the Post-9/11 GI 
Bill and the transferability feature. DoD developed a special 
website, hosted by Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), to 
facilitate the transfer of educational benefits. The website 
system was operational on 27 Jun 09 for the purpose of accepting 
transfer of benefits applications. The Directive Type Memo 
(DTM) and Air Force Instruction state the transfer must be made 
while the member is serving in the Armed Forces. Both documents 
were published on government-hosted websites prior to 1 Aug 09, 
the effective date of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 

 

The Air Force afforded the opportunity to extend for 30 days to 
those airmen with a retirement date of 31 Jul 09. The applicant 
missed the cut off by 60 days which renders her ineligible. 

 

The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 28 Oct 11 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a 
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 error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
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 basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR BC-2011-
03714 in Executive Session on 18 May 12, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603: 



 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Sep 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. HQ AFPC/DPSIT, Letter, dated 13 Oct 11. 

 Exhibit C. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 28 Oct 11.