RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01391
		INDEX CODE:  137.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for premiums paid on his Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The FSGLI advertising occurred while he was deployed.  He did not see or receive any pay statements during this period.  In addition, his active duty spouse was also deployed in support of SOUTHERN WATCH.  At his deployed location, there were no announcements of FSGLI nor any action requested for him to take.

In support of the appeal, applicant submits five Leave and Earnings Statements (LES).

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 5 June 2001, the President approved Public Law 107-14, Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001.  Within the context of the law, the expanded SGLI program was established to provide spouse and/or children coverage in the event of their death.  The coverage, by law, was automatic for all members of the Armed Forces who had a spouse and/or children, unless the member declined coverage.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPW states that after receiving applicant’s DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record, dated 18 March 2003, they needed additional information to sufficiently evaluate his claim and make an appropriate recommendation.  On 20 May 2003, they sent a letter to the applicant requesting the additional information.  However, he did not respond.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 29 August 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 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 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for the 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 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 2 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
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The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 18 Mar 03, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 19 Aug 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Aug 03.

					
					Panel Chair