B-171877.03: Dec 15, 1976

An employee stated that Army's disallowance of shipping costs for personal property from Vietnam was erroneous since no inspection was made to determine whether material was professional in nature. GAO will not question the Army's determination without supporting evidence...

B-171877.03: Dec 15, 1976

ARMY MEMBER DISCHARGED IN VIETNAM WHERE HE REMAINED AS A CIVILIAN WAS AUTHORIZED SHIPMENT OF 2. 200 POUNDS 3 YEARS AFTER DISCHARGE AS PROFESSIONAL MATERIAL MAY NOT BE ALLOWED SINCE ARMY DETERMINED IT WAS NOT PROFESSIONAL MATERIAL NECESSARY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS MILITARY DUTIES WHICH ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION THIS OFFICE WILL NOT QUESTION WITHOUT EVIDENCE SHOWING DETERMINATION TO BE CLEARLY...