RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04044 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to accomplish a Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of educational benefits (TEB) to his dependents. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: After submitting his application for TEB he did not receive any clear guidance that the transaction was finalized. However, he proceeded under the premise that the education benefit had been transferred prior to his out processing from active duty. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 19 Nov 86, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force. On 1 Feb 12, the applicant voluntarily retired and was credited with 25 years, 2 months and 12 days of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends granting the requested relief. The applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 19 Nov 86. He applied for TEB on 14 Mar 11. His application was approved on 15 Mar 11. He retired on 1 Feb 12. Based on the applicant’s TAFMSD he would not have incurred any service obligation for TEB approval. The applicant provided documentation showing his TEB application was processed. According to the Defense Management Data Center (DMDC) records the applicant applied for and was approved for TEB. His TEB approval date would be 1 Aug 09, with no service obligation. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIT evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 25 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 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 error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case and agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 1 August 2009, he elected to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits to his dependents. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04044 in Executive Session on 17 June 2015, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04044 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Sep 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 10 Nov 14, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Feb 15.