RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04093 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record be corrected to show that he transferred his Post-9/11 educational benefits to his dependents.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was unable to complete the four-year service obligation due to being non-retained through the Selective Retention Program.  

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Air National Guard (ANG) on 9 Jul 84 and was placed on extended Active Duty with the ANG from 16 Jan 85 through 30 Jun 16.

On 1 Jul 16, the applicant retired and was credited with 31 years and 9 months 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:

NGB/A1YR recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  The applicant agreed to the four-year service obligation, but was involuntarily retired by his Adjutant General due to Force Management.  While the DODI requires the service obligation, provisions are made for involuntary force shaping.  The ANG equivalent of involuntary force shaping is the Selective Retention Program, which is a means of Force Realignment and Force Management.

A complete copy of the NGB/A1YR evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 2 Feb 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.  While we note NGB/A1YR recommends adjusting the applicant’s obligation end date as the appropriate relief, the Board determined amending the applicant’s transfer date is more in line with current policy.  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 30 June 2012, he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04093 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-2016-04093 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 08 Oct 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, NGB/A1YR, dated 31 Jan 17.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 02 Feb 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.