RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:				DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2015-02461
		
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							HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her travel under Order Number Z6EP8J, dated 18 November 2014, be classified as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) rather than a Temporary Duty (TDY) assignment.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her assignment was over 179 days and her home of record was outside of the commuting distance.  Therefore, a PCS is required.  The intent of the TDY was to authorize PCS entitlements from the start of the tour, however due to an administrative error, the orders were incorrectly coded.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air National Guard in the grade of first lieutenant (O-2).

According to Order Number Z6EP8J dated 18 November 2014, the applicant was ordered to a non-contingency Military Personnel Appropriation tour in support of Personnel Program Management for the period 17 November 2014 to 31 March 2015.  On 3 March 2015, these orders were modified to change the location and tour end date to 20 May 2015, rather than 31 March 2015.

According to the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, she served a period of active duty from 17 November 2014 to 20 May 2015, and was credited with six months and four days of active duty.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

USAF/A1PA recommends approval.  The applicant was issued travel order Z6EP8J and was to perform duty from 17 November 2014 to 31 March 2015.  The order was modified to change the location of the tour as well as the length of the assignment.  The approved tour length was 17 November 2014 to 20 May 2015, which, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) exceeds the time limitation of a TDY and must be classified as a PCS.  The applicant’s orders were not properly identified as a PCS.

Recommend the Board correct the applicant’s Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Military Housing Area to WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA retroactively to cover the entire period of the tour.  Additionally, the applicant is entitled to all travel and transportation allowances allowed in accordance with JTR Chapter 5 for permanent duty travel or such other outcome as the Board deems appropriate.

A complete copy of the USAF/A1PA evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 24 February 2016, 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 OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice.  The Air Force OPR indicates there is no evidence the applicant received TDY payments during the period in question.  However, the applicant should be aware that the receipt of TDY payments during this period may affect any permanent duty travel and transportation allowances resulting from the Board’s action.  Therefore, if appropriate, the applicant should provide any evidence of TDY payments to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.  Accordingly, 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 APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

a. Order Number Z6EP8J dated 18 November 2014, and all modifications be declared void.

b. Competent authority authorized funded Permanent Change of Station orders from Pittsburg, PA to Joint Base Andrews, MD for the period 17 November 2014 to 20 May 2015.

c. Competent authority authorized funded separation travel and transportation allowances from Joint Base Andrews, MD to Pittsburgh, PA for the period 17 November 2014 to 20 May 2015.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02461 in Executive Session on 12 May 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 19 May 2015, w/atchs.
Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.  Memorandum, USAF/A1PA, dated 12 February 2016, 
  w/atchs.
Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 24 February 2016.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.