Docket No. 9415-19 Ref: Signature Date From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records To: Secretary of the Navy Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO , USNR, XX-XX Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. § 1552 (b) Joint Travel Regulations 2015 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments (2) NRC ltr 5420 N1/243 of 8 Sep 20 (3) Subject’s naval record 1. Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected to show Petitioner was entitled and received basic allowance for housing (BAH) upon conversion to career recruiting force hometown program for rate. 2. The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 3 November 2020 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 3. The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice, finds as follows: a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. b. In accordance with reference (b), Housing Allowance start, unless specifically authorized elsewhere in this Chapter, PDS housing allowance eligibility starts on the member’s reporting day to a new PDS. c. On 25 February 2014, petitioner received while residing at official temporary recall orders to NRS, for duty for a period of 24 months ending March 2016. d. On 10 March 2014, Petitioner arrived to NRS, for duty. e. Petitioner received an Evaluation Report & Counseling Record (E1-E6) while attached to for the period of 10 March 2014 to 15 March 2014. f. On 25 March 2014, Petitioner certified NAVPERS 1070/602 listing his spouse’s address as . g. Petitioner received an Evaluation Report & Counseling Record (E1-E6) while attached to for the period of 16 March 2014 to 3 December 2014. h. On 17 February 2015, Petitioner’s MMPA shows BAH at the with-dependent rate for effective 16 February 2015. i. On 7 April 2015, Petitioner certified NAVPERS 1070/602 listing his spouse’s address as . j. On 29 September 2015, Petitioner was issued No Cost Move by Commanding Officer, stating that is within the same corporate boundaries as your home address therefore, the proposed relocation constitutes a no cost move. A no cost move is a permanent change of assignment where the commuting distance does not require you to change your place of residence and is within the same permanent duty station. You are not authorized any of the entitlements or reimbursements of a PCS transfer. This move meets all the requirements of the Naval Military Personnel Manual (NAVPERS 15560), and the no cost move is authorized. k. On 6 November 2015, Petitioner reenlisted in the active (temporary) U.S. Navy Reserve for 6 years. l. Petitioner received an Evaluation Report & Counseling Record (E1-E6) while attached to for the period of 4 December 2014 to 15 November 2015. m. On 3 December 2015, Petitioner signed an agreement to remain on active duty for 11 months. Petitioner extended to incur sufficient obligated service to execute BUPERS order (R 03140Z December 2015 in accordance with MILPERSMAN 1160-040. n. Petitioner received an Evaluation Report & Counseling Record (E1-E6) while attached to for the period of 16 November 2015 to 15 November 2016. o. On 14 February 2017, Petitioner reenlisted in the active (temporary) U.S. Navy Reserve for 5 years. p. On 12 September 2017, Petitioner received authorization for lateral conversion to hometown program. q. Petitioner received an Evaluation Report & Counseling Record (E1-E6) while attached to for the period of 16 November 2016 to 15 November 2017. r. On 15 November 2017, Petitioner received Career Waypoints reenlistment status notification letter authorizing Petitioner immediate in-rate reenlistment in the Full Time Support (FTS). s. On 28 November 2017, Petitioner reenlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 6 years. t. Petitioner received an Evaluation Report & Counseling Record (E1-E6) while attached to for the period of 16 November 2017 to 15 November 2018. u. On 4 January 2019, notified via letter Commander, Navy Personnel Command strongly recommending approval of a change in BAH entitlement effective 17 May 2017. v. On 15 February 2019, Petitioner’s MMPA shows BAH at the with-dependent rate for effective 1 January 2019. w. Petitioner received an Evaluation Report & Counseling Record (E1-E6) while attached to for the period of 16 November 2018 to 15 November 2019. x. On 10 February 2020, Petitioner was issued official change duty orders (BUPERS order: 0410) detaching from and arriving to in February 2020. y. On 17 September 2020, Petitioner certified NAVPERS 1070/602 listing his spouse’s address as z. In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject matter addressed in Petitioner’s application has commented to the effect that the request has merit and warrants favorable action. CONCLUSION Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the contents of enclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following corrective action. The Board concluded that upon assignment to , Petitioner was entitled to receive BAH at the rate effective 29 September 2015. RECOMMENDATION That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: Petitioner was authorized BAH at the with-dependent rate for effective 29 September 2015 vice 1 January 2019. Note: Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS) will complete an audit of Petitioner’s records to determine if Petitioner is due any back pay and allowances. A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 4. It is certified that a quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above-entitled matter. 5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)), and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of the reference, has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.