RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00358
		INDEX CODE:  128.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS:

Removal of the debt balance for Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage for the months of April 2001 - February 2002.
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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.

Supporting documents were not submitted.  The applicant’s complete submission is 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 B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ ARPC/DPS recommends the application be denied. DPS stated that Headquarters, Air Reserve Personnel Center (HQ ARPC) advertised the change to the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program extensively.  The applicant did not cancel his coverage until 29 Jan 02 and was charged for coverage from Apr 01 - Jan 02.  The HQ ARPC/DPS evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 5 April 2002 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C).
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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 error or injustice.  His contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these uncorroborated assertions, in and by themselves sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility.  We therefore agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and conclude that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or injustice.  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 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 in Executive Session on 24 July 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Jan 02.
   Exhibit B.  Letter, HQ ARPC/DPS, dated 22 Mar 02.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Apr 02.