RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01784 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be approved to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits to his dependents. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: In December 2008, he was approved for retirement effective on 1 December 2009. He was on active duty on the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill; however, he was unable to agree to the additional Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) for Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) because of his approved retirement. If given the opportunity, he would have made the election to apply for TEB. He inquired about his eligibility and was not afforded the opportunity to apply for TEB. Correct information to make an informed decision pertaining to these benefits was not provided to service members during this time. While inquiring about continuing his own education and expressing his wishes for TEB, he was provided a copy of the AFPC News Release dated 13 March 2013 and was encouraged to submit his application for TEB. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant retired on 1 December 2009 in the grade of Technical Sergeant (TSgt, E-6). He was credited with 20 years and 9 days of active duty service. Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 09-003, Post 9/11 GI Bill, dated 22 June 2009, Transferability of Unused Education Benefits to Family Members, states any member of the Armed Forces (active duty and/or Selected Reserve) on or after 1 August 2009 requested TEB and had an approved retirement date before 1 July 2010 required no additional Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC). 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 approval. The possibility exists the applicant may have been briefed improper information concerning the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the TEB program prior to his retirement. The applicant required no additional service with approval per AFI 36-2306, Air Force Voluntary Education Program, Attachment 9, A9.18.1.4.2 which states “for those members who have an approved retirement date after 1 August 2009 and before 1 July 2010, no additional service is required.” 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 23 October 2015 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. Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force OPR and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of an error or an 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 Educational Benefits to his dependents. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01784 in Executive Session on 28 January 2016 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 March 2015, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 9 June 2015. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 October 2015.