RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02542
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his
dependents.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He requested the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) before he
retired, but was told he would have to extend his career by
three years before he could make the transfer. He stated he
could not extend due to the fact it was a forced retirement
because his position was not funded beyond his 20 year point.
He was told the TEB was not in fact a benefit, but a retention
tool, and if he did not extend, he could not transfer the
benefits.
The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant retired in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6)
effective 1 Feb 11 after serving 20 years and 14 days on active
duty.
Service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program are
able to transfer unused educational benefits to their spouses or
children. Any member of the Armed Forces, active duty or
Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted, on or after 1 Aug 09 who
is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and has at least six years
of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election can
transfer their unused Post-9/11 benefits to their dependents.
However, the transfer of such entitlement can only be done while
serving as a member of the Armed Forces when the transfer is
executed.
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:
AFRC/A1K recommends denial based on the legislative provisions
of Title 38, United States Code (38 USC), Chapter 33, for the
applicant to serve the additional three years of service.
In accordance with 38 USC, Chapter 33 and AFRCI 36-2102, Air
Force Reserve Service Commitment Date Program, the applicant
would incur a service obligation of three years, effective from
the date of application in the Defense Manpower Data Center
(DMDC) TEB website.
A1K states the applicant had the option to retire or transfer to
another duty status, i.e., Traditional Reservist, Individual
Mobilization Augmentee (IMA), or apply for another AGR position
and the applicant chose to retire instead of opting to serve the
three additional years required.
The complete A1K evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 20 Aug 12, 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's 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 Docket Number
BC-2012-02542 in Executive Session on 8 Jan 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 May 12.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFRC/A1K, dated 6 Aug 12.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Aug 12.
Panel Chair
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