RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC 2002-01804

	 	COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be assigned to the Inactive Status List Reserve Section (ISLRS) effective 2 November 2000, and remove his $582.00 debt for Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Family Group Life Insurance (FGLI) premiums.

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His record never reflected his assignment to the ISLRS and he continued to be charged SGLI and FGLI premiums.

The applicant states that after receiving notification of his reassignment to the ISLRS on 2 November 2000, he received no further notices, orders, or letters.  On 12 September 2001, he received a phone call indicating that he was still in the Air Force and on alert.  However, he assumed he received the call because he was still in the individual ready reserve, and based on the 2 November 2000 letter, also assumed he was placed on inactive duty.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits copies of his squadron commander’s letter notifying him that action was being initiated to involuntarily reassign him to the ISLRS and a memorandum for record from his Unit Reserve Coordinator.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 1 November 2000, Public Law 106-419, Section 312, increased the amount of SGLI coverage from $200,000 to $250,000.  Under the provisions of the law, 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.

On 5 June 2001, Public Law 107-14, established the FSGLI program to provide spouse and/or eligible children coverage in the event of their death.  The coverage was automatic for all members of the Armed Forces who had a spouse and/or children, unless the member declined coverage.

On 2 November 2000, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was being transferred to the ISLRS.

The applicant was transferred to the ISLRS on 16 May 2002, and his SGLI coverage was automatically terminated.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPS recommends the application be denied.  ARPC/DPS states, in part, that although the applicant was notified that he was being transferred to the ISLRS, there was no follow-up action, nor any documentation in his records, which indicates any action was ever taken to place him into the ISLRS prior to 16 May 2002.  Furthermore, he never withdrew his SGLI coverage prior to his separation.

The ARPC/DPS evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant states that he cannot provide additional documentation showing that he was separated on 2 November 2000 because such documentation was never generated.  Based on his notification that he was being transferred to ISLRS, he thought that his SGLI and all benefits were terminated.  He believes the paperwork assigning him to ISLRS got lost or not processed.  In addition, after he received the notification, he obtained Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI), effective 1 December 2000 and should not be responsible for any SGLI premiums after that date.

The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.

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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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we believe that had the applicant been properly informed he would have taken the necessary action to be transferred to the ISLRS on 2 November 2000.  The applicant made the decision not to participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) program and was under the impression that he had been transferred to the ISLRS.  Therefore, we recommend his records be corrected to show that he was transferred to the ISLRS on 2 November 2000.  In view of our above determination, the applicant would not have been eligible for coverage under the SGLI and FSGLI, and any indebtedness he incurred should be voided.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

	a.	On 2 November 2000, he was transferred to the Inactive Status List Reserve Section (ISLRS).

	b.	During the period 2 November 2000 through 16 May 2002, he did not participate in the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) programs.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC 2002-01804 in Executive Session on 19 December 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended.  The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 May 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, ARPC/DPS, dated 24 Jul 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Aug 02.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 15 Aug 02, w/atch.

                                   Vice Chair

AFBCMR BC 2002-01804

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that:

		a.	On 2 November 2000, he was transferred to the Inactive Status List Reserve Section (ISLRS).

		b.	During the period 2 November 2000 through 16 May 2002, he did not participate in the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) programs.

                                                                            Director
                                                                            Air Force Review Boards Agency