RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01139
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be compensated for his Personally Procured Move (PPM) as
briefed to him by the Hickam Transportation Management Office
(TMO).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The TMO office incorrectly used low cost rates to counsel him
on his PPM application rather than the newly implemented Best
Value rates. As such, the counselor incorrectly estimated the
amount of compensation he would receive for a Do-it-Yourself
(DITY) move.
He was not notified of the rate change until after his household
goods were shipped. He would not have done a DITY move had he
known the correct rate.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a letter from
the Commander, and other forms associated with his move.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is in the Regular Air Force serving at the grade
of Senior Master Sergeant.
On 21 May 2010, pursuant to Permanent Change of Station orders,
from Hickam AFB, HI to Nellis AFB, NV, the applicant was
counseled on PPMs. The applicant was quoted $17,745.24 as the
Estimated Gross Incentive to personally procure his move.
Based on that amount, the applicant was given an advance payment
of $11,207.52.
On 24 August 2010, the Nellis TMO computed the applicants
actual cost as $6,285.87. Since the applicant received an
advance, he owed the government, $1,471.06. On 27 January 2011,
the Air Force remitted that debt.
Effective 1 April 2010, change 283, to the JFTR, requires that
Government Constructed Costs (GCC) be used to determine the
incentive payments in PPM be based on best value versus the
low cots charges.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
PPA HQ/DD recommends denial. DD states the JFTR requires the
members incentive be based on 95 percent of the GCC, and at the
time of the applicants shipment, the GCC was based on best
value rates. The applicants total moving expenses totaled
$6,285.87. Although, he did not receive as much incentive as he
was initially advised, he did not lose any money on the PPM.
The applicant applied for and was approved for a remission of
the debt established for the excess advance payment received in
the amount of $1,471.06.
The complete DD evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant stated the advisory falsely states that he did not
lose any money. The recommendation only considers the gross
amount and reimbursable expenses. It does not consider the non-
reimbursable expenses, taxes and damages to his property. Those
expenses were in the thousands. There is also emotional and
physical stress, a price he and his family were willing to pay
for the promised incentive.
The applicants complete response, with attachments, is at
Exhibit E.
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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 an error or injustice warranting
the relief sought in this application. Although it does appear
the applicant was miscounseled regarding the amount of
reimbursement he could expect to receive for a Personally
Procured Move, he was fully compensated for his move and in
reality received a de facto incentive through remission of the
debt incurred for the excess advance initially received. We
believe this constitutes proper and fitting relief. Therefore,
we agree with the opinion and recommendation of PPA HQ/DD and
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice
warranting further action by this Board. In the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no 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-2011-01139 in Executive Session on 8 September 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Vice Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Mar 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. PPA HQ/DD, Letter, dated 20 Jul 11 w/ atchs.
Exhibit D. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 29 Jul 11.
Exhibit E. Applicants Response, dated 22 Aug 11.
Vice Chair
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