RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-01520

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be reimbursed for premiums deducted from his pay for Family Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His wife was automatically enrolled in a life insurance policy without his permission nor desire.  This is unjust and should never be automatic. The total indebtedness was $385.00.

In support of his application, he submits a copy of his (LES).

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of chief master sergeant.  

Defense Manpower Data Center states that the member has been paying FSGLI premiums since March 2002 and terminated his FSGLI on 30 April 2003.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPS recommended denial.  The applicant states that his wife was enrolled in FSGLI without his permission nor desire.  Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center sent the applicant a letter, which contained detailed instructions on the new policy to his mailing address.  In addition, an article was included in the Sept/Oct 01 issue of the Air Reserve Personnel Update (ARPU) and again in the Nov/Dec 01 issue.  There is no evidence submitted which indicates any injustice occurred.  The applicant’s prior approval was not necessary to be enrolled in the program.  

ARPC/DPS complete evaluation is attached at Exhibit B. 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 30 May 2003, for review and comment.  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 injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded the applicant should be reimbursed for the FSGLI premiums he paid from March 2002 to April 2003.  Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the office of primary responsibility.  We therefore agree with their recommendation and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of having suffered either an error or an injustice.  In view of the above and absent persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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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 Docket Number BC-2003-01520 in Executive Session on 2 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 15 Apr 03, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.	Letter, ARPC/DPS, dated 20 May 03.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 May 03.

	
	Panel Chair