RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05048

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not counseled on the process to transfer education 
benefits before his discharge. 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former Air National Guard member who was 
transferred to the Retired Reserve on 15 June 2011.

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 C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1Y recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an 
error an injustice.  Service members of the Armed Forces who, on 
or after 1 August 2009, eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, had 
at least six years of service on the date of election and agreed 
to serve (if applicable) a specified additional period from the 
date of election, may transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Benefits to 
their dependents.  The transfer of such entitlements must be 
done while the service member is on active duty.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the Department of 
Defense (DoD) and the Military Services widely publicized the 
Post-9/11 GI Bill and the transferability feature.  DoD developed 
a special website, hosted by Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), 
to facilitate the transfer of educational benefits.  The website 
system was operational on 27 June 2009 for the purpose of 
accepting transfer of benefits applications.  The ANG used 
Retention Office Managers (ROMs) at each Wing to disseminate 
information regarding the transfer of education benefits to unit 
members. 

The ROM for the applicant’s unit states that information on the 
transfer of education benefits was provided to unit members via 
briefings, Commander’s Calls, newsletters, and informational 
handouts.  After being briefed on transferring education 
benefits, the applicant elected not to reenlist or extend to 
meet the service obligation required to transfer Post 9/11 
benefits and sought only to retire after 20 years of service.  

A complete copy of the NGB/A1Y evaluation, with attachments is 
at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 24 February 2013, for review and comment within 30 
days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office.

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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 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 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 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 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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-05048 in Executive Session on 12 August 2013, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 October 2012.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, NGB/A1Y, dated 7 January 2013, w/atchs.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 February 2013.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair