RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04355 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his 
dependent. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

1. He had no knowledge of the Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer rules. 

 

2. He never received a handbook or any other guidance until he 
pursued a transfer. He was not properly briefed by anyone 
regarding his rights to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of 
emails and his Air National Guard/United States Air Force 
Reserve (ANG/USAFR) Point Credit Summary. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 10 Apr 10, the applicant retired in the grade of technical 
sergeant. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit B. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ ARPC/DPTT recommends denial. DPTT states if the Board’s 
decision is to grant the relief sought, the applicant’s record 
should be corrected to reflect he did accomplish Post-9/11 GI 
Bill transfer actions to his dependent prior to his established 
retirement date of 10 Apr 10. 

 

On 23 Jul 09, the Air Force published Air Force Instruction 
(AFI) 36-2306, Voluntary Education Program, and Air Force 


Guidance Memorandum, Post-9/11 GI Bill. In accordance with 
(IAW) that guidance, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) 
implemented a communication plan that employed Air Reserve 
Personnel Center (ARPC) and unit education and training offices 
to convey program information locally in briefings as well as, 
articles in service related newsletters and multiple websites. 
By mid Jun 09 unit education and training offices were trained 
via a webinar session and received flyers to ensure as complete 
exposure as possible. Information was made available to program 
managers, Base Individual Mobilization Augmentees Administrators 
and Readiness Management Group. In addition, the Air Force 
Reserve Commander sent an email to all reserve members in Nov 
09. This email explained the requirements and the need to 
transfer benefits while a member of the Selected Reserve. The 
note further provided contact information for ARPC should a 
member need additional assistance. 

 

This communication plan was carefully implemented because there 
is no provision in the law or Department of Defense (DoD) policy 
for a waiver if a member retires without transferring the 
benefits. The opportunity to transfer is not an entitlement and 
is in fact intended as a retention tool in exchange for 
additional service. Every effort was made, even before the 
program became available, to convey information to eligible 
members. 

 

The complete DPTT evaluation is at Exhibit B 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 10 Feb 12 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a 
response. 

 

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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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of 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 and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 


absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR BC-2011-
04355 in Executive Session on 18 May 12, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

By a majority vote, the members voted to deny the request. 
XXX voted to grant the request and declined to submit a 
Minority Report. The following documentary evidence was 
considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Sep 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. HQ ARPC/DPTT, Letter, dated 24 Jan 12. 

 Exhibit C. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 10 Feb 12. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair