RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04782 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect that he elected Reserve 
Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), Option A (Defer 
Election Until Age 60), instead of Option C (Immediate 
Coverage). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He did not understand the process or requirements for making a 
RCSBP election. The process for electing/declining coverage is 
very confusing with multiple websites and limited or no access 
from a home computer. Although he was notified electronically, 
it was not until his out-processing for retirement that he was 
actually counseled and understood what was required to make an 
election. It is not appropriate for this election for immediate 
coverage to be made automatically due to his non-submittal. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant retired from the Air Force Reserve on 1 Oct 12. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

ARPC/DPTT recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice. The applicant is requesting he be given 
another opportunity to make an RCSBP election. The applicant 
logged into his Notification of Eligibility for Retired 
Pay/RCSBP Application on 2 Mar 12. In accordance with U.S.C. 



Title 10, Subsection 1448, he then had 90 calendar days from 
that date to return his DD Form 2656-5, RCSBP Election 
Certificate, to make an election. The records show he did not 
return the DD Form 2656-5, and his records were properly updated 
to reflect election of Option C, “Immediate Annuity” for spouse 
and children as required by 10 USC. 

 

The complete ARPC/DPTT evaluation, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 14 Dec 12 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(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. 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 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of 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-2012-04782 in Executive Session on 17 Jun 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Sep 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, ARPC/DPTT, dated 7 Dec 12, w/atchs. 

Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Dec 12.