RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-00055
		INDEX CODE:  128.14

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed $214.00 for cost of personally procuring a commercial airline ticket for official travel expenses for his temporary duty (TDY) to Brooks AFB, TX.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Deputy, Traffic Management Division, Directorate of Transportation, DCS/Installations & Logistics, HQ USAF/ILTT, reviewed this application and states that the applicant was briefed by the SATO at Maxwell that he could not be issued tickets due to leave enroute to TDY.  He was told to self procure his tickets and that he would be reimbursed for his expenses up to the constructive transportation cost of about $560.00.  This cost includes $148.00 from Maxwell AFB to Brooks AFB, and $412.00 from Brooks AFB to Columbus AFB.  The applicant traveled from Los Angeles, CA to Brooks AFB, TX and returned for $214.00.  Upon the completion of his travels the applicant filed his travel voucher at Columbus AFB, MS.  Finance paid the applicant $296.55 (member’s Malt) due to mix mode of travel.  The member was entitled to $148.00 for airfare from Maxwell to Brooks and $120.90 for mileage from Brooks to Columbus for a total of $268.90.  These amounts exclude taxis and per diem.  In accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations, paragraph U3350D, reimbursement may not be more than the cost of the constructed transportation cost between authorized points.  Applicant received reimbursement for his travels.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 16 March 2001 and 11 May 2001 a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within thirty (30) days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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 probable error or injustice.  A majority of the Board finds that from the information provided, it appears that the applicant was miscounseled concerning his PCS/TDY travel entitlements.  In view of the fact that the applicant was new to the Air Force and had no prior PCS experience, much less TDY experience, he relied on the miscounseling to his detriment.  Therefore, the majority of the Board believes approval of the requested relief would be appropriate.  The Board majority believes that the applicant is entitled to full reimbursement for the monies he spent based on the circumstances of this case, i.e., he was provided erroneous advice by what he perceived to be proper and reliable Air Force source(s) and was disadvantaged as a result.  Accordingly, his records should be corrected in the following manner.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 13 October 2000, competent authority authorized the applicant to self-procure commercial airline tickets from Los Angeles, CA, to Brooks AFB, TX, to Los Angeles, CA, and he is entitled to reimbursement for the expenses incurred for his personally-procured transportation, not to exceed $214.00.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 26 June 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
		Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
		Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member

The majority of the Board voted, to correct the records, as recommended.  Mr. XXXXX voted to deny the application, but does not desire to submit a minority report.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 December 2000, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, USAF/ILTT, undated, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 16 March 2001.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 11 May 2001.

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		   Panel Chair

AFBCMR 01-00055

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to XXXXX, be corrected to show that on 13 October 2000, competent authority authorized the applicant to self-procure commercial airline tickets from Los Angeles, CA, to Brooks AFB, TX, to Los Angeles, CA, and he is entitled to reimbursement for the expenses incurred for his personally-procured transportation not to exceed $214.00.