RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00123
INDEX CODE: 128.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 15 Jul 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be reimbursed for expenses of moving his household goods (HHGs).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He moved in June 2005 thinking he was no longer eligible to move under his
retirement orders since he retired over a year ago. He has since learned
from reading an article in military.com that he was in error. When he
retired his daughter was in the city school system and he wanted her to
complete her studies prior to moving. Once his daughter completed school
he sold his house and relocated within the same town. He did a Do-it-
yourself (DITY) move. He does not have weight receipts but with the help
of friends moved four bedrooms and two baths of household items from a
1,500 square foot home.
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement,
documentation associated with his military retirement, an equipment rental
receipt, transcripts, declaration statements, and a copy of the
military.com article. His complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 4
Feb 83. On 31 Oct 03, he was retired from the Air Force on 31 Oct 03 in
the grade of staff sergeant. He served 20 years, 8 months, and 27 days on
active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
JPPSO-SAT/ECAF recommends denial. JPPSO states when a member retires
he/she is authorized HHG transportation to the member's home of selection.
Except for members undergoing hospitalization, medical treatment, education
or training, or in other deserving cases, the HHGs must be turned over for
transportation within one year following termination of active duty. An
extension of the one-year time limit may be authorized through the
Secretarial process when an unexpected event beyond the member's control
occurs which prevents the member from moving to the home of selection
within the specified time limit. The extension may be authorized only for
the specified period of time the member anticipates is needed to complete
the move. Not wanting to move because the applicant wanted his daughter to
remain in school was not an unexpected event beyond his control that would
meet the criteria for an extension.
He retired on 31 Oct 03; therefore, his transportation entitlements
terminated 31 Oct 04. Additionally, a member's HHG transportation
entitlements are based on the amount of weight moved within the authorized
weight allowance for his/her grade. As the applicant did not obtain any
weight tickets, it is impossible to determine the amount of weight moved at
this late date.
The JPPSO evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 10 Feb
06 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree
with the Joint Personal Property Shipping office's determination that since
the applicant elected to move his household goods eight months after his
shipment entitlement expired and has provided no evidence to show he meets
the criteria for an extension of his entitlement, he has not been the
victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was
denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be
reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not
considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2006-
00123 in Executive Session on 16 Mar 06, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. LeLoy Cottrell, Member
Mr. Frederick R. Beaman III, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Jan 06, w.atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, JPPSO-SAT/ECAF, dated 26 Jan 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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