RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00784
INDEX CODE 128.14
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)/Contractor Travel Office (CTO) for
a permanent change of station (PCS) from Maxwell AFB, AL to Altus AFB,
OK with a Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) to Seattle, WA.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not aware that reimbursement would not be authorized for
tickets procured outside the TMO. He purchased tickets himself 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 1st lieutenant.
Based on the documents supplied by the applicant (Exhibit A) and the
Air Force (Exhibit B), it appears he departed his home in Lakewood,
WA, on 30 Sep 01 and took private transportation to Seattle/Tacoma
International Airport, WA. From there he went to Atlanta Airport, GA,
via a government travel voucher. He then boarded a charter bus that
delivered him to Maxwell AFB, AL, on 1 Oct 01 where he participated in
Officer Training School (OTS) for 12 weeks.
On 26 Nov 01, he was assigned to the 97th Contracting Squadron at
Altus AFB, OK, with a report no-later-than (NLT) date of 15 Jan 02. On
21 Dec 01, he took a taxi from Maxwell AFB, AL, to Montgomery, AL,
airport ($25.00) and flew on a personally procured ticket ($425.50) to
Seattle to participate in the Recruiter Assistance Program (RAP) in
PTDY status. Members are not charged leave when they are in PTDY
status; however, there are no travel entitlements associated with PTDY
or RAP. On 14 Jan 02, he flew from Seattle/Tacoma International
Airport, WA, on a personally procured ticket ($486.50) to Lawton, OK,
and private transportation to Altus AFB, OK.
He filed a TDY voucher on 22 Jan 02 and was reimbursed $25.00 for the
taxi on 21 Dec 01.
In accordance with Change #184, effective 1 Feb 02, to the Joint
Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR), Chapter 3, paragraph U3110B, when
Government/Government-contracted transportation/in-house or Contractor
Travel Office (CTO) service are available and the member procures
common carrier transportation at personal expense under an individual
travel order, the member may elect to receive reimbursement for the
actual transportation cost for the transportation mode authorized and
used up to the constructed commercial transportation cost between
authorized points (Exhibit B).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ USAF/ILGT contends that although Change #184 was not in effect at
the time of the applicant’s travel, the purpose for this JFTR change
is to grant the travel entitlement when individuals self-procure their
travel and reduce the number of AFBCMR cases. They advised the
applicant claimed in telephone conversations that he was unaware there
is no travel entitlement when performing RAP duties. Had the
government purchased the applicant’s travel from Maxwell AFB, AL, to
Altus AFB, OK, the constructed commercial transportation cost, General
Services Administration (GSA) City Pair Program costs would total
$341.00. The applicant was reimbursed for the $25.00 taxi charge on 21
Dec 01. They estimate taxi expense from Lawton Airport, OK, to Altus
AFB, OK, would be $25.00. They recommend the applicant be reimbursed
at the GSA rate for airfare in the amount of $341.00 and $25.00 in
estimated surface transportation, for a total of $366.00.
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The 26 Jul 02 SAF/MRBR cover letter forwarding a complete copy of the
evaluation to the applicant advised him that the Air Force was
recommending approval. However, the relief recommended by the Air
Force is partial, not full.
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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 error or injustice to warrant partial relief. From
the information provided, it appears the applicant was new to the Air
Force, had little or no prior PCS experience, and was not properly
counseled regarding PCS travel entitlements. At the time he self-
procured his ticket, Change #184 to the JFTR was not in effect.
However, we believe the policy at that time, which precluded
reimbursement for self-procured official travel from a source other
than a TMO, was an irritant and detracted from morale and retention,
especially when new members were provided no guidance or erroneous
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, including the $25.00 for his
taxi. However, we note that enroute to his PCS destination the
applicant apparently also took PTDY to Seattle to participate in the
RAP. Since there are no travel entitlements associated with PTDY or
RAP, he should not be reimbursed for that portion of his airline
tickets. 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 20 September 2001,
competent authority authorized him to self-procure commercial airline
tickets from Maxwell AFB, AL, to Altus AFB, 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 and the cost of
surface transportation.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 4 November 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Charlene M. Bradley, Panel Chair
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Member
Mr. E. David Hoard, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number 02-
00784 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Feb 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ USAF/ILGT, dated 17 Jul 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jul 02.
CHARLENE M. BRADLEY
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 02-00784
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 20 September
2001, competent authority authorized him to self-procure commercial
airline tickets from Maxwell AFB, AL, to Altus AFB, 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 and the cost of
surface transportation.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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