RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02068

					COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be reimbursed for her personally procured move (PPM) of her 
household goods (HHG) on her Permanent Change of Station (PCS) 
in Feb 12.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to the erroneous information she received regarding a close 
proximity move she arranged for the movement of her HHGs for her 
PCS move from Maryland to Virginia.  Upon receiving her orders, 
she realized she was entitled to a funded move.  She requested 
to be reimbursed via the online process but was unsuccessful.  
Her PPM was less than the cost of a government funded move.  She 
would like reimbursement of the cost for the PPM.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade 
of major (O-4).

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit B.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

PPA HQ/ECAF recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  According to the JFTR, Volume 1, 
paragraph U2200-B, the order establishes the condition for 
government funded official travel and transportation, and is the 
reimbursement basis for the traveler.  Paragraph U2200-D.2 
states that expenses incurred before receipt of a written or 
oral order are not reimbursable.  Paragraph U5344-C states that 
a short distance HHG move is only authorized for a PCS between 
two permanent duty stations within proximity to each if: the 
gaining commander certifies the HHG relocation is mission 
essential; in the government’s best interest; and not primarily 
for the service member’s convenience.

When the applicant arranged to have her HHGs moved, her orders 
had not been issued and therefore no entitlement existed for 
shipping her HHGs at that time.  While her HHG shipment was in 
conjunction with a PCS between two permanent duty stations 
within close proximity, there is no evidence the HHG shipment 
was deemed to be mission essential, or in best interest of the 
government and not for the service member’s personal 
convenience.

A complete copy of the PPA HQ/ECAF evaluation is at Exhibit B.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 4 Oct 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.


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.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02068 in Executive Session on 24 Feb 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 May 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Memorandum, PPA HQ/ECAF, dated 28 Aug 14.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Oct 14.