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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-01577
Original file (BC-2011-01577.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01577 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be compensated for his Personally Procured Move (PPM), as 
briefed to him by Hickam Traffic Management Office (TMO). 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 DITY move had he known the 
correct rate provided no incentive and resulted in extra costs. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of a 
letter from his commander, and other forms associated with his 
move. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is in the Regular Air Force serving in the grade of 
colonel. 

 

On 2 Jun 10, pursuant to a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move 
from Hickam AFB, HI to Lackland AFB, TX, 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 $29,487.60 to 
personally procure his move. Based on that amount, the applicant 
was given an advance payment of $17,692.56. 

 

The applicant personally arranged to have his household goods 
(HHG) transported at a cost of $9,305.23. Under the Defense 
Personal Property System (DPS), the total incentive payment 
authorized was $14,691.61. Since the applicant received an 
advanced allowance of $17,692.56, he owed the government 
$4,348.30. The applicant applied for a remission of the debt, 
which was approved. 

 


Effective 1 Apr 10, change 283, to the Joint Federal Travel 
Regulation (JFTR) requires that Government Constructed Cost (GCC) 
used to determine the incentive payments in PPM be based on “best 
value” versus the “low cost” charges. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

PPA HQ/ECAF recommends denial. ECAF states the JFTR requires 
that a member’s incentive be based upon 95 percent of the GCC, 
and at the time of the applicant’s shipment, the GCC was based 
upon the “best value” rates reflected in the DPS. The applicant 
received $17,692.56 for his PPM. The total moving expenses, 
based on receipts, was $9,305.23. Although it is unfortunate the 
applicant did not receive as much incentive as he was initially 
advised, he did not lose any money on his PPM. 

 

The complete ECAF evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 19 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). 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 an 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 PPM, he was fully 
compensated for his move and in reality received a de facto 
incentive through remission of the debt he incurred for the 
excess advance he initially received. We believe this 
constitutes proper and fitting relief. Therefore, we agree with 
the opinion and recommendation of PPA HQ/ECAF 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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 
BC-2011-01577 in Executive Session on 16 Nov 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Vice Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Mar 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, PPA HQ/ECAF, dated 1 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Aug 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Vice Chair 

 



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