RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03887

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.  His record be corrected to reflect he transferred his Post- 9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) to his dependent.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.  The applicant indicates that due to his medical condition during the last two years he was on active duty, he overlooked the requirement to complete the TEB application. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 18 Feb 93.   On 31 Aug 13, he retired in the grade of technical sergeant (TSgt) and was credited with 20 years, 6 months and 13 days of active service.  The narrative reason for his discharge states “Maximum Service or Time in Grade.” According to the applicant’s AF Form 1411, Extension of Enlistment, on 23 Feb 12, he extended his enlistment for a period of 13 months for the purpose of “High Year of Tenure.”  As the applicant served on active duty since 11 Sep 01, he is entitled to Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits in his own right. For more information, see the excerpt of the service member’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  AFPC/DP3SA recommends denying the application because there is no evidence of an error or injustice on the part of the Air Force.  In addition, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) reflects no record the applicant applied for TEB; therefore, eligibility could not be established.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 6 Oct 17, for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1. The application was timely filed.  

2. The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.  

3. After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with AFPC/DP3SA and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions. 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the matter will only be reconsidered upon the submission of relevant evidence not considered with this application.

CERTIFICATION: The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03887 in Executive Session on 15 Mar 18:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 22 Sep 16.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 19 Dec 16.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBR to applicant, dated 6 Oct 17.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.