RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00697 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be changed to allow him to withdraw his participation 
in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He did not understand the program when he originally elected 
RCSBP in December 1999. Prior to his 4 September 2010 
retirement, he elected not participate in RCSBP and his spouse 
concurred with the election. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 2656, Data for Payment of Retired Personnel, and 
DD Form 2656-3, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Reserve Component 
Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Open Enrollment Election. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained 
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air 
Force, which is attached at Exhibit B. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

ARPC/DPP recommends denial. DPP notes on 29 April 1993, the 
applicant was notified of his eligibility to participate in 
RCSBP. On 10 July 1993, he elected Option C, Immediate Annuity 
for spouse only. He was divorced and remarried in 1999. The 
applicant, during an open enrollment period, requested 
information on the open enrollment program and subsequently 
elected Option C, Immediate Annuity for spouse only, effective 
21 December 1999. In 2010, the applicant was notified that he 
was eligible to apply for Reserve Retired Pay on his 60th 


birthday. The notification included information regarding his 
RCSBP election of Option C. The applicant completed his retired 
pay application, verified his election, and elected not to 
participate in the RCSBP. However, even though the applicant 
declined RCSBP once he became eligible for retired pay at age 60, 
such a declination did not affect the Reserve Component portion 
of RCSBP, the coverage he held prior to attaining the age of 60. 
The premiums for that coverage are calculated to be paid over the 
course of the service member’s lifetime as actuarially determined 
under the provisions of 10 USC 1452(a)(1)(B) and paid from his 
retired pay. Ultimately, the applicant twice elected to 
participate in the program and was provided correspondence prior 
to his elections, which specified avenues he could have pursued 
if he had questions. Having twice made the election to 
participate indicates he had the appropriate knowledge of the 
program to make his decisions. 

 

The complete ARPC/DPP evaluation, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 8 April 2011, for review and comment 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 the 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this 
application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of a material 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-2011-00697 in Executive Session on 6 December 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 February 2011, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, ARPC/DPP, dated 21 March 2011, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 April 2011. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair