RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02068
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She be reimbursed for her personally procured move (PPM) of her
household goods (HHG) on her Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
in Feb 12.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Due to the erroneous information she received regarding a close
proximity move she arranged for the movement of her HHGs for her
PCS move from Maryland to Virginia. Upon receiving her orders,
she realized she was entitled to a funded move. She requested
to be reimbursed via the online process but was unsuccessful.
Her PPM was less than the cost of a government funded move. She
would like reimbursement of the cost for the PPM.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade
of major (O-4).
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit B.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
PPA HQ/ECAF recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. According to the JFTR, Volume 1,
paragraph U2200-B, the order establishes the condition for
government funded official travel and transportation, and is the
reimbursement basis for the traveler. Paragraph U2200-D.2
states that expenses incurred before receipt of a written or
oral order are not reimbursable. Paragraph U5344-C states that
a short distance HHG move is only authorized for a PCS between
two permanent duty stations within proximity to each if: the
gaining commander certifies the HHG relocation is mission
essential; in the governments best interest; and not primarily
for the service members convenience.
When the applicant arranged to have her HHGs moved, her orders
had not been issued and therefore no entitlement existed for
shipping her HHGs at that time. While her HHG shipment was in
conjunction with a PCS between two permanent duty stations
within close proximity, there is no evidence the HHG shipment
was deemed to be mission essential, or in best interest of the
government and not for the service members personal
convenience.
A complete copy of the PPA HQ/ECAF evaluation is at Exhibit B.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 4 Oct 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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 an 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
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this
application.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02068 in Executive Session on 24 Feb 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 May 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Memorandum, PPA HQ/ECAF, dated 28 Aug 14.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Oct 14.
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