RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-00111
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING: YES

APPLICANT’S REQUEST. That he be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) entitlement to his dependent.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION. He applied before the four-year Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) was required for TEB approval. He was informed by the military personnel section (MPS) that he was ineligible to reenlist when the TEB program was implemented in 2009. He served more than the four-year service commitment required for TEB approval. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS. The applicant retired on 1 Aug 16 in the grade of technical sergeant. His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 31 Jul 96. On 31 Jul 13, he applied for TEB via milConnect. However, his application was rejected on 4 Sep 13, because he failed to obtain the required retainability and sign the Statement of Understanding (SOU). 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. IAW AFI 36-2306_AFGM2, Voluntary Education, A9.18.1. and A9.20.1.4., members must secure four- years retainability or the maximum time allowed and complete a SOU. The applicant received a milConnect message on 4 Sep 13, indicating specific instructions to complete his transfer request. The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.
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 or injustice. The Board concurs with AFPC/DP3SA and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.

4.	The applicant’s case is adequately documented, and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS: The applicant be informed 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-2017-00111 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 6 Jan 17, w/atchs. Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records. Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 19 Dec 17.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBR to applicant, dated 28 Dec 17.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings for BC-2017-0011, as  required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.