RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 01-00113
INDEX CODE: 128.09
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She be reimbursed $658.00 for the cost of self-procuring a commercial
airline ticked to her new duty station.
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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.
Applicant's complete submission is attached 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 Acting Chief, Traffic Management Division, HQ USAF/ILTT, reviewed
the application and states that because the applicant is new to the
Air Force with little experience in permanent change of station
requirements, they believe she made an honest mistake. After review
of this application and supporting documents, they recommend
applicant’s records be corrected to show her transportation was
authorized/approved. Correct Special Order AF-385 to read: “Member
authorized to self-procure airline tickets from Lackland AFB, TX (San
Antonio, TX) to Great Falls, MT (Malmstrom AFB, MT) and be reimbursed
$521.00” in block #24.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 20 April 2001, a complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and response 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. 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 approval of
the requested relief would be appropriate. We have noted the Air
Force recommendation that the applicant’s total reimbursement be a
lesser amount than she actually spent based on the requirements of the
approved GSA program. However, we believe that 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. Accordingly, 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 18 October 2000,
competent authority authorized the applicant to self-procure
commercial airline tickets from Lackland AFB, TX (San Antonio, TX) to
Great Falls, MT (Malmstrom AFB, MT) and she is entitled to
reimbursement for the expenses incurred for her personally-procured
transportation.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 23 May 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Ms. Barbara J. White-Olson, Member
Mr. E. David Hoard, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Nov 00, w/Atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ USAF/ILTT, undated.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 20 Apr 01.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 01-00113
INDEX CODE: 128.09
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 18 October 2000,
competent authority authorized the applicant to self-procure
commercial airline tickets from Lackland AFB, TX (San Antonio, TX) to
Great Falls, MT (Malmstrom AFB, MT) and she is entitled to
reimbursement for the expenses incurred for her personally-procured
transportation.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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