RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02223

	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.  He was unaware that he had to transfer education benefits prior to leaving military service.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant is a retired Air Force master sergeant.  His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 8 Oct 86.  He retired on 1 Apr 11.  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 record in the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) showing the applicant applied for TEB.  Without a request, the applicant’s eligibility for the program 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 21 Feb 18 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, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

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-2017-02223 in Executive Session on 5 Apr 18.

	, Panel Chair
	, Panel Member
	, Panel Member

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

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 13 Nov 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 22 Jan 18.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBR to applicant, dated 21 Feb 18.

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