AFBCMR  BC-2004-02085
Index Code:  137.04

MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR

SUBJECT:  APPLICANT

	Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice.  Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the Chief of Staff signed by the Executive Director or his designee.

	Members of the Board considered this application on 4 August 2004.

Attachment:
Ltr, HQ AFPC/DPPTR, dtd 16 Jul 04,
with attachment

AFBCMR  BC-2004-02085
INDEX CODE:  137.04

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code, Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records is announced, and it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that, on 24 October 1997, he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election from spouse to former spouse coverage based on a reduced level of retired pay, naming XXXXX as the former spouse beneficiary.