RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 99-03339
INDEX NUMBER: 128.02
APPLICANT COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be reimbursed for an after the fact Do-it-Yourself (DITY) move.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was told he would be able to make an after the fact DITY move by
a representative from the Traffic Management Office at Holloman
AFB. However, when he turned in his paperwork, his request was
denied.
Applicant’s complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in
the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force.
Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record
of Proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Deputy Chief, Traffic Management Division, AF/ILTT, reviewed
this application and recommended denial of the incentive payment
for the DITY move.
However, AF/ILTT does recommend that the applicant receive
reimbursement of the expenses incurred ($265.23) as a result of his
move prior to receipt of orders.
A complete copy of the AF/ILTT evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and provided a
response which is attached at Exhibit D.
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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 probable error or injustice.
Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, after thoroughly
reviewing the evidence of record, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force and adopt their rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim
of an error or injustice. Although applicant indicates he was told
by a TMO official that he could make an after-the-fact DITY move,
he provides no persuasive documentation to substantiate his
contentions. Further, the Board noted that the applicant
apparently did not seek or receive authorization and counseling
prior to his Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move from his
servicing TMO, nor had he received orders when he made his move.
Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested
relief.
4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we believe some form of relief
is warranted. We note that the Deputy Chief, Traffic Management
Division indicates that in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel
Regulations and a Comptroller General Decision, applicant can be
reimbursed for his actual expenses. We agree and therefore
recommend his records be corrected as indicated below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that competent
authority approved his request for reimbursement of expenses
incurred as a result of his do-it-yourself move in accordance with
JFTR, Vol. 1, paragraph U5320-D, not to exceed $265.23.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 13 June 2000, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms Cathlynn B. Sparks, Panel Chair
Mr. Edward H. Parker, Member
Ms. Peggy E. Gordon, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 January 2000, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AF/ILTT, dated 7 March 2000.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 6 April 2000.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 22 December 1998,
w/atchs.
CATHLYNN B. SPARKS
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 99-03339
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the
authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat
116), it is directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of Air
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that competent
authority approved his request for reimbursement of expenses
incurred as a result of his do-it-yourself move in accordance with
JFTR, Vol. 1, paragraph U5320-D, not to exceed $265.23.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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