RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00608
		INDEX CODE:  128.14

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for the amount of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) deducted from her pay beginning in April 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 (Exhibit B).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ ARPC/DPS recommended denial.  They indicated that HQ, Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) advertised the change to the program extensively.  An article was included in the January/February 2001 issue of the Air Reserve Personnel Update and again in the May/June 2001 issue.  These updates were mailed to the member at his home address, according to correspondence received from personnel at HQ ARPC Public Affairs Office.  The ARPC website had information about the change, along with instructions on what to do if he wanted decreased coverage or wished to decline coverage.  An update about the change to the program was printed on the February 2001 Leave and Earning Statement (LES).  In addition, information was posted on the “Above & Beyond” ARPC website.

The applicant states he did not ask for the SGLI Insurance, nor did he know that the increase pertained to him.  In fact, the coverage was automatic and was extensively advertised.  He did not decline coverage until 2 October 2001, so, he was charged for coverage from April through October 2001.  If the decision is to grant the relief sought the member’s record should be corrected to show that he elected to withdraw coverage under SGLI, effective April 2001.

The evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 10 May 2002, a copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within thirty (30) days.  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 an error or an 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of 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 an error or an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 02-00608 in Executive Session on 24 July 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 February 2002, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPS, dated 29 April 2002, w/atchs.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 May 2002.