RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02062

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her record reflect transfer of Post 9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits to her children effective 1 May 09.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was not informed that the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) was a retention tool and understood that she earned TEB based on her 24 years of service.  She also contends that a Senior NCO told her to make sure her children were enrolled in MilConnect.  If briefings and educational forums were offered, and if AFI 36-2649 had been available, she would have executed the requirements.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 29 May 90.

On 31 May 14, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 24 years, 0 months, and 2 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/DP3SA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. There is no record in the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) the member applied for TEB.  Based on her Total Active Federal Military Service Date, she would have incurred a one year service commitment had she applied before 31 Jul 13.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP3SA 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 12 Jun 17 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 the Air Force OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 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-2016-02062 in Executive Session on 28 Nov 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

Panel Chair
Member
Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02062 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Aug 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 14 Dec 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 12 Jun 17.

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.