RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-03405
INDEX CODE 128.02
COUNSEL: No
HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be reimbursed for the cost of airline tickets self-procured outside
the Traffic Management Office (TMO) for a permanent change of station
(PCS) from Keflavic NAS, Iceland, to Altus AFB, OK.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not aware that reimbursement would not be authorized for
tickets procured outside the TMO. He acted in good faith and should
not be penalized with this expense.
The applicant’s complete submission is Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the
grade of staff sergeant.
On 12 Apr 00, the applicant was ordered PCS from Keflavic NAS,
Iceland, to Altus AFB, OK, with a report no-later-than (NLT) date of
31 Aug 00.
Based on travel documents provided by the applicant (Exhibit A), he
departed Keflavic for Baltimore, MD on 2 Jul 00. He did not have to
pay for this portion of his trip. He then self-procured airline
tickets from Baltimore to Lawton, OK. Included in his purchase were
tickets to what appear to be leave stops in Indianapolis, IN
($110.50), and Houston, TX ($206.75), and then to his PCS destination
of Lawton, OK ($218.00), for an approximate total of $535.25.
According to his voucher, the applicant departed Baltimore for
Indianapolis in leave status on 4 Jul 00, departed Indianapolis for
Houston in leave status on 2 Aug 00, and arrived in Lawton on 30 Aug
00.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Deputy, Traffic Management Division, HQ USAF/ILTT, reviewed the
appeal and notes that in accordance with Joint Federal Travel
Regulations (JFTR), Chapter 3, paragraph 3110A, “. . . a member may
not be reimbursed for personally-procured transportation when a
specific transportation mode is directed (as distinguished from
authorized) travel by a specific mode . . . .” Otherwise, the member
is entitled to reimbursement for transportation costs as prescribed in
subparagraphs B-F up to the constructed transportation cost between
authorized points. The applicant was not directed and reimbursement
in the amount of $261.00, based on General Services Administration
(GSA) City Pair Program costs, is recommended.
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 4
May 01 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this
office has received no response.
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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 to warrant relief. From
the information provided, it appears the applicant was not properly
counseled regarding PCS travel entitlements. We believe the policy
not to reimburse personnel for self-procured official travel from a
source other than a TMO is an irritant and detracts from morale and
retention, especially when members with little or no PCS experience
are not provided accurate guidance or information. While the Air
Force recommends some reimbursement based on the approved GSA program,
we believe the applicant, who acted in good faith, is entitled to full
reimbursement for the costs he actually incurred for official travel.
However, we note the applicant also apparently took leave enroute to
his PCS destination and he should not be reimbursed
for the portion of his airline tickets that pertain to personal
travel. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected
as indicated below.
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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 12 April 2000,
competent authority authorized him to self-procure commercial airline
tickets from Baltimore, MD, to Lawton, OK, and that he is entitled to
reimbursement for the expenses incurred for his personally-procured
official transportation, including those airline tickets purchased for
official travel at commercial rates.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 15 August 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Member
Ms. Mary C. Johnson, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Dec 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ USAF/ILTT, dated 13 Apr 01, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MIBR, dated 4 May 01.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 00-03405
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 12 April
2000, competent authority authorized him to self-procure commercial
airline tickets from Baltimore, MD, to Lawton, OK, and that he is
entitled to reimbursement for the expenses incurred for his personally-
procured official transportation, including those airline tickets
purchased for official travel at commercial rates.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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