AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01984
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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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:
He deployed to Afghanistan from April to December 2009. He
submitted his retirement request upon his return from deployment
with an effective date of 1 July 2010. In December 2009, he
returned to Afghanistan as a contractor and was not informed
that he could transfer his benefits to any of his children.
The applicant submits no supporting documentation.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant retired from the Air National Guard on 1 July 2010
in the grade of master sergeant.
Any member of the Armed Forces who, on or after 1 August 2009,
who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, had at least 6 years
of service on the date of election my transfer unused Post-9/11
benefits to their dependents. Service Secretary’s were
required, as of 22 June 2009, to provide and document counseling
regarding these benefits. The Air Force issued AFGMI on 23 July
2009, which required pre-separation counseling be documented on
DD Form 2648. However, the Air Force did not seek out members
who were already on terminal leave, or had already completed
separation counseling.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/A1YR recommends approval. The applicant’s Retention Officer
Manager confirmed that he did not receive the Post-9/11 GI Bill
separation briefing and he was not notified of the requirement
to transfer his benefits to his dependents prior to retirement.
The complete A1YR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
NGB/AIPS concurs with the subject matter expert’s recommendation
to approve the applicant’s request.
The complete AIPS evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluation were forwarded to the
applicant on 16 July 2012, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). 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. In this
respect, the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR)
has indicated that through no fault of the applicant it appears
he may not have been afforded the opportunity to transfer his
benefits to his dependent. As such, we agree with the OPR and
recommend his 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 on 30 June
2010, he elected to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill Educational
Benefits.
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, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-01984 in Executive Session on 8 January 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Apr 12.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/A1YR, dated 27 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, NGB/A1PS, dated 3 Jul 12d.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Jul 12.
Panel Chair
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