RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-01603
		INDEX NUMBER:  100.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be refunded the $40 for the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) premiums deducted in April and May (2001).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ ARPC/DPS, Customer Assistance, recommended that the application be denied.  They state that on 1 November 2000, Public Law 106-419, Section 312, enacted by President Clinton, raised the amount of coverage under the SGLI from $200,000 to $250,000.  Under this provision, every eligible member of the Participating Individual Ready Reserve (PIRR) was automatically covered, regardless of any prior election.  The provision also stated that within the month of April 2001, any PIRR member could elect to withdraw or reduce their coverage without being charged $20 per month for the maximum coverage of $250,000.

They further state that applicant’s squadron mailed all of their participating members the news bulletin “Reflection,” which described the law change and provided details on what members needed to do in order to avoid unnecessary premiums.  This issue was mailed in March and April 2001 to the member’s home address.  Notices were also provided on the member’s Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) for the months of January through March 2001.  In addition, the information was briefed by the unit commanders during the March drill.

Applicant claims he was on temporary duty (TDY) from 19 March ‑ 23 April 2001.  Applicant failed to elect a decreased amount or withdraw from the SGLI program within the months of April and May.  He withdrew his coverage on 18 May 2001, which became effective 1 June 2001.  

A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, 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 3 August 2001 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of either an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 25 October 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Jun 01.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ ARPC/DPS, dated 25 Jul 01, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 3 Aug 01, w/atchs.