RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04676
	
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be authorized payment for a do it yourself (DITY) move based 
on the estimated weight.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He performed a DITY move for his family prior to receiving 
retirement orders.  There was no time to obtain orders as his 
father was terminally ill.  He was forced to request approval 
for a waiver to facilitate rapid out-processing.  He requests 
reimbursement of the expenses incurred for the DITY move 18 days 
prior to receiving official orders. 

In support of the appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, a MYPERS print-out and a physician’s note. 

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant retired from the Air Force on 1 October 2012.  

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

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

PPA HQ/ECAF recommends denial.  The Joint Federal Travel 
Regulation (JFTR) advises that in order for household goods to 
be authorized prior to the issuance of an order, a statement 
from the PCS ordering official advising that an order would be 
issued, written agreement signed by the applicant to pay any 
additional costs incurred for transportation to another point if 
the permanent duty station is changed, and a written agreement 
signed by the applicant to pay the entire transportation cost if 
a PCS order is not later issued to authorize the transportation.

The requirements reflected in the JFTR to allow transportation 
authorization prior to the issuance of orders were not met.  The 
applicant has not provided evidence to support a probable error 
or injustice.  

The complete ECAF evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 14 December 2012, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit D). 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an injustice.  We note the 
applicant contends he procured his move prior to the issuance of 
orders since there was insufficient time to obtain orders as his 
father was terminally ill.  Consequently, he was not entitled to 
reimbursement for any expenses he incurred for the DITY move as 
the governing regulation requires prior transportation 
authorization.  After a careful review of all the facts and 
circumstances of this case, to include the supporting statement 
from the physician who treated the applicant’s father, we 
believe it is in the interest of justice to afford the applicant 
the requested relief.   Accordingly, we recommend his records be 
corrected as indicated below.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 
19 July 2012, he was authorized by competent authority to make a 
self-procured move and he is entitled incentive payment in the 
amount of $8,133.02.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-04676 in Executive Session on 23 July 2013, 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 29 Sep 12, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  PPA HQ/ECAF, Letter, dated 10 Dec 12.
	Exhibit D.  SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 14 Dec 12.