RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03960
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His permanent change of station (PCS) Special Order AB-005435,
dated 19 Dec 07, be changed to reflect his rank as staff sergeant
(E-5).
2. He be reimbursed $860.37 for shipping excess weight in
household goods (HHG).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was charged $860.37 for his PCS in Feb 08 from Misawa AB to
Ft. Campbell. He was allowed to ship 5675 pounds of household
goods and only shipped 4406 pounds. His Leave and Earning
Statement (LES) reflects that he was charged for XCESS WEIGHT
DEBT.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in
the grade of staff sergeant.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
PPA HQ/ECAF recommends approval. Based on the applicants pay
grade as an E-4 on the effective date of his PCS orders, their
office deemed that he did not qualify for the weight in addition
to the administrative weight entitlement, and therefore exceeded
his weight allowance. Additionally, although the applicant was
only authorized 2,500 pounds in HHG and 850 pounds in
unaccompanied baggage, his PCS order erroneously indicated that
he was authorized the greater of 25 percent of the full weight
allowance or 2,000 pounds, plus an additional 3,675 pounds, plus
700 pounds for each authorized bedroom (dependent) and
unaccompanied baggage. The applicant DD Form 1797, Personal
Property Counseling Checklist, and the Government Bill of Lading
(GBL) reflected erroneous information.
The complete ECAF 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 23 Oct 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, this office has received no 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice warranting corrective action.
Based on the advisory provided by PPA HQ/ECAF it appears erroneous
information was reflected on the order resulting in the counselor
providing the applicant incorrect entitlement information thereby
creating an unjust excess cost situation. As such we are in
agreement with their opinion and recommendation and recommend the
applicants records be corrected 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:
a. Special Order AB-005435, dated 19 December 2007, be
amended to reflect his grade as Staff Sergeant (E-5) and that
competent authority authorized an additional 3,675 pounds of
household goods storage.
b. As a result of the increased authorization of household
goods storage, he be reimbursed previously charged shipping
allowances in the amount of $860.37.
______________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2012-03960 in Executive Session on 26 Mar 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, PPA HQ/ECAF, dated 16 Oct 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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