RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03679
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his
son.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not adequately notified of the opportunity to transfer
Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits prior to his retirement on 30 Sep 10.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 Sep 10, the applicant retired in the grade of lieutenant
colonel after serving 23 years and 11 months and 16 days on
active duty.
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 B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. The Air Force, in implementing
its guidance, developed a communication plan that used the Air
Force Personnel Center Commander and the Education and Training
Sections at each installation to serve as spokespersons to
communicate the Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer-to-dependent program
using internal media, internal communication tools, and external
trade publications. There were various news articles about the
Post-9/11 GI Bill; most noted the requirement to be on duty on
the 1 Aug 09 effective date of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to be
eligible to transfer benefits. Some articles mentioned that
service members on active duty or in the selected reserve could
transfer benefits. Notably, since 1 Aug 09, the Air Force
approved over 30,000 transferability applications.
DPSI states the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the DoD
and the Military Services widely publicized the Post-9/11 GI
Bill and the transferability feature. DoD developed a special
website, hosted by Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), to
facilitate the transfer of educational benefits. The website
system was operational on 27 Jun 09 for the purpose of accepting
transfer of benefits applications. The Directive Type Memo
(DTM) and Air Force Instruction state the transfer must be made
while the member is serving in the Armed Forces. Both documents
were published on government-hosted websites prior to 1 Aug 09,
the effective date of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
The Air Force afforded the opportunity to extend for 30 days to
those airmen with a retirement date of 31 Jul 09.
The complete DPSIT 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 4 Nov 11 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a
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 applicants complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 BC-2011-
03679 in Executive Session on 3 Apr 12, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Sep 11, w/atch.
Exhibit B. HQ AFPC/DPSIT, Letter, dated 13 Oct 11.
Exhibit C. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 4 Nov 11.
Panel Chair
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