RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-00086
		
						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed in the amount of $1,680 for personally procuring storage for his privately owned vehicle (POV) for the duration of his tour to Kunsan AB, Korea.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His permanent change of station (PCS) orders authorized POV storage.  He stored his vehicle at his own expense as instructed and authorized.  Upon applying for reimbursement, he was told his PCS orders were completed incorrectly and he would not be reimbursed.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Captain, O-3.

According to AF Form 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of Station – Military, dated 3 Jan 12, submitted by the applicant, he was reassigned to Osan AB, Korea.  Item 13 on the reverse side of his orders, reflects “POV Storage Is Authorized.” He also has a letter (not dated) from TMO authorizing storage of his POV.

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:

PPA HQ/PPE recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  Review of the applicant’s file indicates that although the Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guide (PPCIG) clearly indicated that a POV shipment was authorized for E7s and above, both the PCS order and letter from the TMO at Kunsan AB, Korea erroneously reflected that POV storage was authorized.

Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), paragraph 5378 advises that a member is eligible to have one POV stored at government expense if ordered to make a PCS to an OCONUS location, and the laws, regulations, and/or other restrictions imposed by that foreign country preclude the entry of a POV at government expense.  PPCIG Volume 2 advises that shipment of a POV is authorized for Air Force personnel E-7 and above serving an unaccompanied tour in Korea.  JTR, paragraph 5376 advises that POV storage is in lieu of shipment and storage of a POV instead of authorized transportation is not allowed.  JTR paragraph 5378-B.1.b advises that a member who is authorized POV storage and personally arranges for storage at a facility other than a Service designated facility is authorized reimbursement for the actual storage cost, not to exceed the government constructed cost for the POV storage.

A complete copy of the PPA HQ/PPE evaluation is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 12 Apr 16 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.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below.	

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

a.  Restrictions imposed by the Republic of Korea precluded shipment of his privately owned vehicle (POV) into that country, therefore, storage of his POV is authorized per Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) paragraph 5378-A, and as reflected on Special Order AF-028343 dated 2 Jan 12.

b.  The personally procured move (PPM) that was initially denied, be approved and processed for reimbursement in the amount of $1,680.00, based upon the authorization for POV storage.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-00086 in Executive Session on 23 Feb 17, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

	, 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 8 Jan 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, PPA HQ/PPE, dated 4 Apr 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 12 Apr 16.

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.