RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2022-01303

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING REQUESTED: YES

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) to his dependent.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He discovered his TEB application was rejected during a Transition Assistance Program class.  However, he was never notified of the denial.  If an email of the denial was sent, it was not received due to ongoing network issues at XXX.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is a currently serving Air Force master sergeant (E-7).

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.  The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) records show the applicant applied for TEB on 10 February 2016.  The application was rejected on 14 March 2016 because the applicant failed to secure the required retainability within the application window.  In accordance with AFI 36-2649_AFGM2015-01, Air Force Voluntary Education Program (A13.18.1.1.1., A13.20.1.1. and A13.20.1.5.) members must secure and agree to serve four additional years from the date of application by completing the TEB Statement of Understanding within 30 days of the Initial Notification.  Records reflect notifications were sent via myPers email on 11 February 2016, 26 February 2016, 7 March 2016 and 12 March 2016.  Additionally, the myPers audit log reflects all notifications were sent to the applicant’s current email address.  Lastly, there is no record the applicant extended or reenlisted in 2016.

Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice on the part of the Air Force.  The applicant did not secure the required retainability within the application window.

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 9 June 2022 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 not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3SA and finds a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

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 Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

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-2022-01303 in Executive Session on 12 July 2022:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 5 May 2022.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory Opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, w/atchs, dated 3 June 2022.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to Applicant, dated 9 June 2022.

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.