RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01499
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be compensated for his personally procured move (PPM) as
briefed by his Traffic Management Office (TMO), in the amount of
$5,819.34, or in the alternative $3,234.77, for the self-
absorbed loss.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The TMO 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 would not have agreed to a PPM that would have provided no
incentive and resulted in excess costs.
The decision to accomplish a PPM was based on the TMOs briefed
rates of $171.27, which would have resulted in a cost of
$19,843.24, and an incentive of $5,819.34 (based on his
contracted carrier). Instead, the change to best value rates
resulted in a government computed rate of $93.09 with a total
cost of $10,789.13, resulting in a self-absorbed loss of
$3,234.77 to accomplish the PPM.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a letter from
his 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 currently serving in the Regular Air force in
the grade of major.
On 13 May 10, pursuant to a permanent change of station (PCS)
move from Hickam AFB, HI to Maxwell AFB, AL, the applicant was
counseled on PPMs. The applicant completed a DD Form 2278,
Application for Do-it-Yourself Move and Counseling Checklist,
and was quoted an estimated incentive payment of $19,524.78 to
personally procure his move. Based on that amount, the
applicant was given an advance payment of $12,331.44.
The applicant personally arranged to have his HHG transported at
a cost of $14,023.90. Under the Defense Personal Property
System (DPS), the maximum payment authorized for shipping the
actual weight of 11,590 pounds was $10,789.13. Since the
applicant received an advance allowance of $12,331.44, he owed
the government $1,542.31.
The applicant applied for a remission of the debt, and it was
approved by the Air Force.
Effective 1 Apr 10, change 283, to the Joint Federal Travel
Regulation (JFTR), required that Government Constructed Cost
(GCC) used to determine the incentive payments in PPMs be based
on best value charges, versus the low cost charges.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
PPA HQ/ECAF recommends denial. ECAF states the JFTR requires a
members incentive/reimbursement be based upon the GCC for
shipping the members weight allowance or actual weight, as
applicable, and at the time the applicants shipment was
processed the GCC was based upon the best value rates
reflected in DPS.
ECAF recommends the applicant be reimbursed for any funds
personally expended in excess of the authorized GCC.
The complete ECAF evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 5 Aug 11, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a
response has not been received (Exhibit C).
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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. Although it
does appear the applicant was miscounseled regarding the amount
of reimbursement he could expect to receive for a PPM, we are
not inclined to grant him full relief. However, we do believe
partial relief is warranted in this case, and recommend that the
applicant be reimbursed for his actual expenses incurred. We
note that the applicant received partial relief through the
remission process; however, as PPA HQ/ECAF pointed out there is
still a net loss of $1,692.42. ECAF is recommending that the
applicants alternative request be approved and he be reimbursed
for his out of pocket expenses totaling $1,692.42, and we agree
and believe this constitutes proper and fitting relief.
Therefore, we accept the opinion and recommendation of ECAF and
adopt its rationale as the basis for our recommendation to
correct the applicants records 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 under
competent authority, government procured transportation was not
available and in accordance with Joint Federal Travel Regulation
(JFTR), Volume 1, paragraph U5320-D.1, he is authorized
reimbursement for actual expenses incurred. The expenses
incurred were $14,023.90; the advance operating allowance
received was $12,331.44; resulting in an out of pocket expense
of $1,692.46 due the member.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-01499 in Executive Session on 16 Nov 11 and 19
Jan 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Vice Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Apr 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, PPA HQ/ECAF, dated 26 Jul 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 11.
Vice Chair
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