RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03455
		INDEX CODE:  100.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be allowed to participate in the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not properly briefed on the benefits before his decision not to participate in the MGIB in May 1987.  The prearranged MGIB briefing was appallingly short and unbelievably misleading.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of lieutenant colonel, having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 January 2003.

On 20 May 1987, the applicant elected not to participate in the MGIB program.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial.  DPSIT states Congress allowed one "open enrollment" period, 1 December 1988 through 30 June 1989, for individuals who earlier declined to participate in the MGIB.  There is no record of the applicant exercising his sole opportunity to reverse the disenrollment decision.

DPSIT corresponded with the applicant on 29 November 2007 asking if he could provide any written information or corroborating statements from other individuals with direct knowledge of the briefing content.  The applicant failed to respond.

AFPC/DPSIT’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant reviewed the evaluation and reiterates that he desires an opportunity to contribute to the MGIB.  He was not properly briefed on the benefits before his decision not to participate in the MGIB in May 1987.  The prearranged MGIB briefing which prompted his confusion was appallingly short and unbelievably misleading and presented along with many other briefs that day in a crowded auditorium.  He further states he has served his country for over 20 years.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit D.

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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 the applicant’s submission, it is our opinion that relief is not warranted in this case.  The applicant's contentions are duly noted; however, other than his own uncorroborated assertions regarding the inadequacies of the briefing he has provided no evidence which sustains his burden of proof of either an error or injustice.  In view of the above and in the absence of 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 the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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 BC-2007-03455 in Executive Session on 8 April 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 October 2007, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 8 February 2008.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 February 2008.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, Applicant, 1 March 2008, w/atch.