RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04355
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his
dependent.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
1. He had no knowledge of the Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer rules.
2. He never received a handbook or any other guidance until he
pursued a transfer. He was not properly briefed by anyone
regarding his rights to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of
emails and his Air National Guard/United States Air Force
Reserve (ANG/USAFR) Point Credit Summary.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 10 Apr 10, the applicant retired in the grade of technical
sergeant.
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 ARPC/DPTT recommends denial. DPTT states if the Boards
decision is to grant the relief sought, the applicants record
should be corrected to reflect he did accomplish Post-9/11 GI
Bill transfer actions to his dependent prior to his established
retirement date of 10 Apr 10.
On 23 Jul 09, the Air Force published Air Force Instruction
(AFI) 36-2306, Voluntary Education Program, and Air Force
Guidance Memorandum, Post-9/11 GI Bill. In accordance with
(IAW) that guidance, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)
implemented a communication plan that employed Air Reserve
Personnel Center (ARPC) and unit education and training offices
to convey program information locally in briefings as well as,
articles in service related newsletters and multiple websites.
By mid Jun 09 unit education and training offices were trained
via a webinar session and received flyers to ensure as complete
exposure as possible. Information was made available to program
managers, Base Individual Mobilization Augmentees Administrators
and Readiness Management Group. In addition, the Air Force
Reserve Commander sent an email to all reserve members in Nov
09. This email explained the requirements and the need to
transfer benefits while a member of the Selected Reserve. The
note further provided contact information for ARPC should a
member need additional assistance.
This communication plan was carefully implemented because there
is no provision in the law or Department of Defense (DoD) policy
for a waiver if a member retires without transferring the
benefits. The opportunity to transfer is not an entitlement and
is in fact intended as a retention tool in exchange for
additional service. Every effort was made, even before the
program became available, to convey information to eligible
members.
The complete DPTT evaluation is at Exhibit B
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 10 Feb 12 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). 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 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 BC-2011-
04355 in Executive Session on 18 May 12, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
By a majority vote, the members voted to deny the request.
XXX voted to grant the request and declined to submit a
Minority Report. The following documentary evidence was
considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Sep 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. HQ ARPC/DPTT, Letter, dated 24 Jan 12.
Exhibit C. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 10 Feb 12.
Panel Chair
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