RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03007 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be changed to show he elected spouse coverage under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was not given enough information to make an informed decision regarding RCSBP. The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPTT recommends denial. DPTT states the applicant was notified of his eligibility to participate in the RCSBP on 22 June 2000 via certified mail. He made no election and as prescribed by United States Code Title 10 Section 1448, was automatically enrolled into Option A, “Decline to make an election until Age 60” effective 20 September 2000. On 1 October 2005 through 30 September 2006, Congress declared this timeframe a SBP Open Enrollment Season. Members, who had previously elected less than full coverage or no coverage for their spouse/children, were afforded the opportunity to change their election to cover their families. The applicant did not elect to participate during open season. The complete DPTT evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states he did not receive notice of an open enrollment season. The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or an 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 office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the existence of an error or injustice. We took note of the applicant’s contention that he did not receive notice of the open enrollment due to an incorrect address; however, we would like to advise the applicant that it is the responsibility of the member to maintain a current address on file with the Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center. Therefore, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 4. Hearing Statement: _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03007 in Executive Session on 1 May 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03007 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 July 2012. Exhibit B. Letter, ARPC/DPTT, dated 11 September 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 September 2012. Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, not dated, w/atchs.