RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-01128
INDEX CODE: 128.09
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She be reimbursed in full for self-procured airline ticket cost from
her technical training base located in San Antonio, Texas, to her
new duty assignment in Great Falls, Montana.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter
prepared by the appropriate office 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 Chief, Traffic Management Division, HQ USAF/ILTT, reviewed the
application and states that, when requested to provide proof of
payment, the applicant faxed a billing statement from MBNA with
payment displayed for the cost of movement from Sacramento,
California, to Great Falls, Montana. ILTT has not established an
actual cost of the San Antonio, Texas, to Sacramento ticket but
based on airfares for provided boarding passes, the value exceeds
the amount originally claimed on her travel voucher. Because the
applicant is new to the Air Force with little experience in
permanent change of station (PCS) requirements, ILTT believes she
made an honest mistake based on the counsel provided at Lackland.
ILTT does not, however, believe she should be reimbursed actual
expenses unless she can better prove cost. In accordance with Joint
Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR), Chapter 3, paragraph 3120b, “A
non-contract travel agent of common carrier direct purchase may be
used under the conditions in subparagraph .1, but must be
authorized/approved by the order-listing official.” After review of
this application and supporting documents, ILTT recommends
applicant’s records be corrected to show her transportation was
authorized/approved. Correct Special Order AF-2681 to read:
“Member authorized to self-procure airline tickets from Lackland AFB
(San Antonio) to Great Falls (Malmstrom AFB) and be reimbursed $521”
in block #24.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachments, is
attached at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on
29 Sep 00 for review and response. 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice. From the information
provided, it appears that the applicant was miscounseled concerning
PCS travel entitlements. In view of the fact that the applicant was
new to the Air Force and had no prior PCS experience, she relied on
the miscounseling to her detriment. Therefore, we believe the
applicant is entitled to full reimbursement for the monies she spent
based on the circumstances of this case, i.e., she was provided
erroneous advice by what she perceived to be proper and reliable Air
Force source(s) and was disadvantaged as a result. According, her
records should be corrected in the following manner.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 13 Mar 00,
competent authority authorized the applicant to self-procure
commercial airline tickets from Lackland AFB, Texas (San Antonio),
to Great Falls, Montana (Malmstrom AFB).
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 3 April 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Mr. Roscoe Hinton, Jr., Member
Mr. Timothy Beyland, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Jul 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ USAF/ILTT, dated 11 Sep 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 29 Sep 00.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 00-01128
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 the Air
Force relating to , be corrected to show that on 13 March 2000,
competent authority authorized the applicant to self-procure
commercial airline tickets from Lackland AFB, Texas (San Antonio),
to Great Falls, Montana (Malmstrom AFB).
JOE G.
LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force
Review Boards Agency
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