AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
SEP 1 6 1998
IN THE MATTER OF:
DOCKET NO: 98-00542
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COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
Applicant requests that the total weight of his household goods
shipped at the time of his Permanent Change of Station (PCS) be
adjusted.
Specifically, his estimate of 10 pounds for
professional books, papers, and equipment (PBP&E) should be
changed to 975 pounds. Applicant's submission is at Exhibit A.
The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's request
and provided an advisory opinion to the Board recommending the
application be denied (Exhibit C). The advisory opinion was
forwarded to the applicant for review and response (Exhibit D).
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
After careful consideration of applicant's request and the
available evidence of record, we find insufficient evidence of
error or injustice to warrant corrective action. The facts and
opinions stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the
evidence of record and have not been rebutted by applicant.
Absent persuasive evidence applicant was denied rights to which
entitled, appropriate regulations were not followed, or
appropriate standards were not applied, we find no basis to
disturb the existing record.
Accordingly, applicant's request is denied.
The Board staff is directed to inform applicant of this decision.
Applicant should also be informed that this decision is final and
will only be reconsidered upon the presentation of new relevant
evidence which was not reasonably available at the time the
application was filed.
Members of the Board Mrs. Barbara A. Westgate, Mr. Henry Romo
Jr., and Mr. Allen Beckett considered this application on
15 September 1998 in accordance with the provisions of Air Force
Instruction 36-2603, and the governing statute, 10, U.S.C. 1552.
Panel Chafr
Exhibits:
A. Applicant's DD Form 149
B. Available Master Personnel Records
C. Advisory Opinion
D. SAF/MIBR Ltr Forwarding Advisory Opinion
JOINT PERSONAL PROPERTY SHIPPING OFFICE - SAN ANTONIO (DOD)
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
613 NORTHWEST LOOP 410, SUITE 400
SAN ANTONIO TX
782164518
MEMORANDUM FOR
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ANDREWS AFB MD 20762-7002
FROM: DIR
1 I MAY 1998
SUBJECT: Application for Correction of Military Records-
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1. This Air Staff Advisory is submitted in reference to subject application
2. Background:
a. The Air Force is governed in matters pertaining to the shipment of
household goods (HHG) for its military members by Volume I, Joint Federal
Travel Regulations (JFTR), which is promulgated from Title 37, U. S. Code.
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b. Per SDecial Order AB-0111 dated 8 Nov 95. the armlicant made a perma-
VA for the pur-
separation, he
to his home
nent change of station (PCS) from
pose of separation from active du
was entitled to
of record (HOR),
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c. The applicant made two shipments of personal property in conjunction
A shipment of HHG moved from Italy to Rock Island IL
with his separation.
under Government Bill of Lading (GBL) VP-486,927. It had a net weight of
3,722 poun
moved from
653 pounds
eding
The Excess Cost Adjudication Function (ECAF) was asked to review the case
he member had filed a Congressional Inquiry regarding his shipment. ECAF
shipment of unaccompanied baggage (UB) also
IL under GBL YP-889,465 with a net weight of
He was billed a total
llowance of 2,000 pounds
determined that the excess cost charges were correct as the member had
exceeded both his JFTR weight allowance and the unaccompanied baggage weight
entitlement
The excess charges are higher than those com-
puted at origin because the origin charges did not include storage and other
destination charges.
3. The applicant is requesting an allowance for professional books, papers,
and equipment (PBP&E). He states that because he was rushed out of the mili-
tary, he did not fully understand or read all of the paperwork regarding his
shipment. He states that at the time of shipment he estimated he had 10
pounds of PBP&E. However, he now estimates the shipment contained 975 pounds
of PBP&E.
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4. Paragraph U5310-C, JFTR, provides that a member is entitled to transporta-
tion of PBP&E when certified by the member as being necessary in the perform-
ance of official duties and when prepared for transportation in accordance
with regulations of the Service concerned. Paragraph 2.3.5.2, Air Force
Sup/JFTR, stipulates that in order for a member to receive credit for PBP&E,
it must be separately packed, marked, weighed, and a clear description of
articles entered on the carrier's household goods inventory prepared at time
It also states that after-the-fact declaration of PBP&E will only
of pickup.
be accepted when a review of the member's case file contains documented indis-
putable intent to declare PBP&E. Documented intent includes the requirement
that the PBP&E was separately identified, marked, and inventoried during the
move in question.
5. Review of the applicant's case file indicates that no items in the ship-
ment were separately packed, marked, weighed, or listed on the carrier's HHG
inventory as PBP&E.
GBL VP-486,927 indicates that no PBP&E was included in
the shipment
HHG's inventory that he states could have been shipped as PB
include books, book cases, word processor, and encyclopedias
Under normal circumstances, some of these items would not qualify as PBP&E and
none of the items were identified as PBP&E as required by regulations in order
to receive credit.
The applicant has circled 10 items on the
6. In view of the above, recommend denial of the member's request to receive
a 975 pound credit for PBP&E.
He did not provide any information to support a
probable error or injustice.
7. Should the board decide to grant the relief sought, the records may be
changed to state the household goods shipment that moved under Government Bill
of Lading VP-486,927 dated 9 Nov 95, contained 975 pounds of professional
books, papers, and equipment.
8. My point of contact is Mr. Alfred P. August. If there are any questions
regarding this matter, he may be reached at DSN 954-4227.
GEORGE R. FITZPATRICK
Director
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