RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04915

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.  He be allowed to accomplish a Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of education benefits (TEB) to his dependents.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.  Prior to his retirement in 2013, he elected to change his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) to the Post-9/11 GI Bill.  However, he recently discovered the paperwork was never processed.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 12 Mar 93.  He retired on 1 Sep 13 and was credited with 20 years, 5 months and 19 days of active duty service,  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  AFPC/DP3SA recommends denying the application.  There is no evidence in the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) that the applicant applied for TEB.  Without a request, the applicant’s eligibility for the program could not be established.  According to the governing the date of request as the date on which the appropriate service obligation would be applied.  The applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 12 Mar 93; therefore, he would have incurred a four-year active duty service commitment (ADSC) with TEB approval.  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 Dec 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.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  The applicant be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

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-2016-04915 in Executive Session on 29 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 1 Oct 16.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 17 Nov 17.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBR to applicant, dated 6 Dec 17.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.6