RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00249 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits to his dependents prior to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Officer Reduction In Force (RIF) Board. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Being assigned to a geographically separated unit (GSU), located on a non-DoD installation, enhanced communication problems that resulted in his not receiving vital information in a timely manner regarding eligibility to transfer education benefits (TEB) via the Post-9/11 GI Bill for officers meeting the FY 2015 Officer RIF Board. Also contributing to not being aware of the required actions to TEB prior to the RIF Board, was a permanent change of station (PCS) taking place during the notification process that complicated an already suspect communication capability, and a chain of command that offered little to no assistance in understanding the process/procedures associated with the RIF Board. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 7 Jun 03. On 1 Oct 14, the applicant was selected for separation through the FY 2015 Officer RIF Board. On 30 Apr 15, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 11 years, 10 months, and 24 days of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant was selected for separation through the FY 2015 Officer RIF Board that convened on 1 Oct 14. The applicant applied for TEB on 15 Dec 14. Under the provisions of Personnel Services Delivery Memorandum (PSDM) 14-114, FY15 Officer Reduction In Force (RIF) Board Administration Release Instructions, item 9, he became ineligible for TEB through RIF selection because he could not agree to the 4-year Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) in accordance with AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program. There was no record in the Defense Manpower Data Center of the applicant applying for TEB prior to his RIF selection for separation. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 11 Jun 15, 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.  Insufficient 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; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. His contention that communication problems resulted in his not receiving vital information in a timely manner regarding eligibility to transfer education benefits (TEB) via the Post-9/11 GI Bill for officers meeting the FY 2015 Officer RIF Board, was not sufficient to persuade us that he was the victim of an injustice in the matter of his eligibility to TEB. The fact that he had the opportunity to apply for the TEB program prior to being notified he was scheduled to meet the FY 2015 Officer RIF Board, and took no action to do so, convinces us that there is no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00249 in Executive Session on 14 Oct 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00249 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Jan 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 27 Jan 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15.