RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2021-03882

XXXX X. XXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
 	HEARING REQUESTED: YES

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

Reimbursement in the amount of $2,119, for shipment of her Privately Owned Vehicle (POV).

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

She asked several Government representatives if barge expenses to transport her POV to her first Permanent Duty Station (PDS) would be reimbursed, and if she could use her Government Travel Card (GTC) for payment.  She was briefed and advised that it would in fact be acceptable to use her GTC and she would be reimbursed.  She used the XXXX (XXXX) to secure transportation as advised.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is a currently serving airman first class (E-3).

On 26 Mar 21, Special Order XXXX, provided by the applicant, shows she was assigned to XXXX, with a report not later than date of 30 Jul 21.  Item 19, Authority and PCS Code, authorizes travel via the XXXX including transportation aboard Government owned ferry liners.

On 29 Jun 21, the applicant’s Report on Individual Personnel reflects her Effective Duty Date at XXXX.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

PPA HQ/LHE recommends granting the application.  Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is evidence of an error.  According to email statements the applicant was advised that she was authorized to use her GTC to effect movement of her POV to the new PDS. The applicant was entitled to reimbursement.  JTR, paragraph 050202-D states: “A Service member or dependent traveling by POV partly by road and partly by car ferry may be authorized transportation allowances.  Only a passenger automobile, light truck, or similar vehicle used primarily for personal transportation, regardless of size, may be authorized for passage on the car ferry.  The cost of transporting a POV on a car ferry with the Service member or dependent is considered a reimbursable transportation expense, not a shipment allowance for the POV.”  The Permanent Change of Station orders, item 19 authorizes the use of the XXXX. 

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent a copy of the advisory opinion to the applicant on 13 Jan 22 for comment      (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board concludes the applicant is the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of PPA HQ/LHE and finds a preponderance of the evidence substantiates the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends correcting the applicant’s records as indicated below.

4.  The applicant has not shown a personal appearance, with or without counsel, would materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

RECOMMENDATION

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

a.	On 4 Jan 22, competent authority authorized her to use her GTC to transport her POV from XXXX to XXXX.

b.	She be reimbursed $2,119, for shipment of her POV.

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 Docket Number BC-2021-03882 in Executive Session on 3 Mar 22:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 22 Nov 21.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, PPA HQ/LHE, atchs, dated 13 Jan 22.
Exhibit D:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 13 Jan 22.

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