RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03335 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The record be corrected to show that he transferred Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Educational Benefits to his son.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He submitted the Transferability of Educational Benefits (TEB) request in MilConnect on 8 Jun 11.  He received email correspondence from the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) with the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Transfer approval letter from Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) dated 15 Jun 11 which listed 12 months of benefits transferred to his son.  He was told by AFPC that he would not incur a service obligation since he had an approved Date of Separation (DOS). Additionally, the applicant states he verified this information with his personnel office at Patrick AFB, FL.  He was not aware that the TEB was disapproved until his son was ready to use it in 2016.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 5 Jun 96.

On 1 Aug 11, the applicant retired and was credited with 20 years, 1 month, and 26 days of active service.   

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SA recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  The applicant provided evidence of miscounseling regarding the required service commitment with TEB approval.

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 13 Sep 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.  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 and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or 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 with an obligation end date of 31 July 2011.  

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03335 in Executive Session on 30 Nov 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 pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03335 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 04 Aug 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 16 Nov 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 13 Sep 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.