RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02178
				COUNSEL:  NONE
				HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be allowed to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of 
Educational Benefits (TEB) to her dependents.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When she extended her enlistment in 2011 it was for the 
expressed purpose of transferring her benefits.  She was unaware 
that she needed to sign a Statement of Understanding (SOU).  She 
thought all actions were completed when she signed the paperwork 
for her extension.

In support of the applicant’s appeal, she provides a copy of AF 
Form 1411, Extension or Cancellation of Extensions of Enlistment 
in the Regular Air Force (REGAF) Air Force Reserve (AF RESERVE) 
Air National Guard (ANG) and the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer of 
Education Benefits SOU

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade 
of master sergeant.

Any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009, who, 
at the time of the approval of the individual's request to 
transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this 
section, is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, has at least 
6 years of service in the Armed Forces (active duty and/or 
Selected Reserve) on the date of election and agrees to serve a 
specified additional period in the Armed Forces from the date of 
election.




The remaining 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 at Exhibit B.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial.  DPSIT states the applicant called 
the Total Force Service Center (TFSC) on 28 April 2011 inquiring 
on the status of the TEB.  The applicant also had to apply 
through MilConnect, which states that “Your transfer request is 
not final until you digitally sign AF Form 4406 (Post 9/11 GI 
Bill Transfer of Education Benefits Statement of Understanding) 
in VMPF.  The applicant never completed this action.  Therefore, 
the TEB application was rejected on 9 May 2011 by the TFSC.  The 
applicant did not inquire again on the status of the TEB 
application until she submitted the AFBCMR request in May 2013.

The DPSIT complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 31 May 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit 
C).  As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office. 

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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 an error or injustice.  The 
applicant’s contentions are duly noted; 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 Docket 
Number BC-2013-02178 in Executive Session on 12 March 2014, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

  Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 May 2013, w/atchs.
  Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 20 May 2013, w/atch.
  Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 May 2013.