RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-00423

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He receive pay and reimbursement for the relocation of his 
household goods (HHG) during a permanent change of station (PCS) 
move.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Personal circumstances forced him to move his family and 
household goods to his next duty location before he received his 
PCS orders.  He requested a Letter-in-Lieu of orders but it was 
denied because the proper paperwork was lost by his servicing 
Out-Bound Assignments section.  He sought guidance about any 
issues that might arise from moving his household goods ahead of 
his departure and was told he would need to file an after the 
fact do-it-yourself (DITY) move to be reimbursed.  

In support of his request, the applicant submits a memorandum 
from his First Sergeant pertaining to his personnel property 
move without orders issued and a copy of his AF Form 899, 
Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of Station – 
Military.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in 
the grade of Master Sergeant (MSgt), E-5.  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force at Exhibit C.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

1.  PPA/ECAF recommends approval.  ECAF states per Special Order 
AF-123381, dated 8 August 2012, the applicant was reassigned on 
a permanent change of station (PCS) from Arlington, Texas, to 
Warrenton, Missouri, with a report no later than date of 30 
October 2012.  Prior to the issuance of the PCS order, the 
applicant effected a personally procured move (PPM) of his HHG 
from Texas to Missouri.  

2.  Documentation from the applicant and his First Sergeant 
state that he was notified of his assignment on 
12 February 2012, and advised that his PCS order would be 
accomplished by June 2012.  He placed his house on the market in 
June 2012, and on 1 July 2012, the house went under contract for 
rental, with him being required to vacate by 1 August 2012.  He 
secured housing at the new permanent duty location with a move-
in date of 24 July 2012.  He attempted to obtain a “Letter-In-
Lieu of Orders” to be authorized shipment of HHG but was denied 
and advised by the military personnel flight (MPF) he would not 
need it because the orders would be issued.  He also contacted 
the originating transportation management office (TMO) to find 
out the restrictions on moving personal property before 
receiving official orders and was not informed that moving 
without official orders was not authorized.  He was advised by 
both the outgoing and incoming TMO that he should be able to 
perform an after-the-fact DITY move and get reimbursed.  His 
move was completed on 27 July 2012. His PCS order was issued on 
10 August 2012.  When he attempted to file his paperwork with 
the TMO he was told that he was not entitled, as the shipment 
was made prior to issuance of the PCS order.  

3.  Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR), Volume 1, paragraph 
U5330-G advises that HHG transportation before a PCS order is 
issued is authorized if the request for transportation is 
supported by: 

	a.  Statement from the PCS AO or a designated 
representative that the member was advised before such an
order was issued that it would be issued;

	b.  Applicant-signed written agreement to pay any 
additional costs incurred for transportation to another point 
required because the new PDS named in the order is different 
than that named in a statement prescribed in par. U5330-G1a; 

	c.  Written applicant-signed agreement to pay the entire 
transportation cost (if a PCS order is not later issued to 
authorize the transportation).

4.  Based on the information above, they concur with the 
applicant's request to receive payment for the PPM of his HHG 
from Texas to Missouri.  It appears the applicant made numerous 
attempts to obtain the required documentation and information to 
effect the PPM, but was either denied or advised he would not 
need them.  The information provided to the applicant was 
erroneous and unjustly prevented him from receiving payment for 
his PPM.

The complete PPA/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 22 March 2013 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  To date, a response has not been received.  

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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 an error or an injustice warranting 
corrective action.  We took notice of the applicant’s complete 
submission in judging the merits of the case and agree with 
PPA/ECAF’s determination that the applicant should be reimbursed 
for his out-of-pocket expenses related to his personally 
procured move (PPM).  In this respect, we agree the applicant 
may not have been provided appropriate counseling concerning his 
travel and transportation entitlements.  Accordingly, we 
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 competent 
authority issued a Letter-in-Lieu of order dated 20 July 2012, 
and the applicant is authorized incentive payment for the PPM of 
his HHG from Texas to Missouri.  

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The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 5 November 2013, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

		, Panel Chair
		, Member
		, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR 
Docket Number BC-2013-00423:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 January 2013, w/atchs.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, PPA/ECAF, dated 19 March 20132.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 March 2013.