RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00640
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to apply to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
to his dependents with an effective date of 12 Aug 09.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He applied to transfer his benefits on 12 Aug 09. However, he
was on temporary duty (TDY) during the application period and did
not receive the notifications requesting he complete a Statement
of Understanding.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of
Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt).
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AF/A1PA indicates that both the Department of Defense (DoD) and
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) widely publicized the Post-
9/11 GI Bill and the transferability feature. DoD developed a
special website, hosted by the Defense Manpower Data Center
(DMDC), to facilitate the transfer of education benefits (TEB).
The website was operational on 27 Jun 09 for the purpose of
accepting transfer of benefits applications. The published
guidance at the time indicated the transfer must be made while
the member is serving in the Armed Forces. The Air Force, in
implementing its guidance, developed a comprehensive
communication plan which included the use of internal media,
internal communication tools, and external trade publications.
There were various news articles about the program; most noted
the requirement to be on duty on the 1 Aug 09 effective date to
be eligible to transfer benefits. Notwithstanding the above, the
Board could find the applicant did not receive timely
notification of the actions due for his application. If the
Board supports the applicants contention and directs the
transfer of benefits with an effective date of 12 Aug 09, the
applicant must complete a memorandum of understanding agreeing to
ADSC ending on 11 Aug 13, even though he has already
extended/reenlisted through 25 Apr 15.
The complete AF/A1PA 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 13 May 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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 an error or injustice. While we
note the steps the Air Force office of primary responsibility
indicates were taken to inform eligible personnel of this new
benefit, it appears that through no fault of the applicant, he
was not timely made aware of his eligibility and the steps
necessary to transfer his benefits to his dependents. In
addition, we find no basis to question the applicant's account in
this matter and do not find it reasonable that he would have
knowingly elected not to pursue use of this important
entitlement. Therefore, we elect to resolve any doubt in this
matter in behalf of the applicant and recommend the records be
corrected as indicated below.
______________________________________________________________
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 12 August
2009 he elected to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill Educational
Benefits, provided he completes a memorandum of understanding
agreeing to an Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) ending on
11 Aug 13.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-00640 in Executive Session on 25 Aug 11 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 Jan 11.
Exhibit B. Applicants Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ USAF/A1PA, dated 4 May 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 May 11.
Panel Chair
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