RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00210

   						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB).


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was unjustly denied TEB.  He initially began the process of applying for TEB in 2009 and again in 2013.  When he applied in 2014, he was assigned to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, until his 30th year of service serving as the Command Chief for an Air Expeditionary Wing, and he was not made aware of the requirement to sign the Statement of Understanding (SOU) accepting the associated active duty service commitment (ADSC).  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 21 Jun 84.

On 1 Jul 14, the applicant retired, after serving 30 years and 11 days of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  The applicant states he applied for TEB in 2009 and 2013, but was not aware he needed to sign the TEB SOU for approval.  However, there is no record in the Defense Management Data Center (DMDC) to indicate he applied for TEB in 2009 or 2013.  The first application he submitted through MILCONNECT was dated 22 Feb 14.  The applicant would have incurred an ADSC to 1 Jul 14 (his High Year of Tenure) if approved for TEB.  The application was rejected because he did not sign the TEB SOU.  In accordance with AFI 36-2306, Voluntary Education Program, approval of TEB cannot be established without a signed SOU. 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 11 Jun 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.  Insufficient 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; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPSIT and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material 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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00210 in Executive Session on 18 Aug 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00210 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Jan 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 28 Jan 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15.