RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-05065 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he elected option C, which denotes “immediate annuity for spouse only,” rather than option A, which denotes “defer making an election until 60” under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP).

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 18 Nov 15, he was informed by the Total Force Service Center (TFSC) that he was notified (1 Nov 01) via certified mail of his eligibility to participate in RCSBP but failed to respond within the 90-day period.

Should he die between the ages of 56-60, due to an alleged non- response, it would be an injustice if his wife were not able to collect his RCSBP.

It was uncharacteristic of him to overlook a situation pertaining to an entitlement for his family.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve (AFR) on 26 May 81.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit B.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPTT recommends denial indicating on 1 Nov 01, the applicant was notified regarding his eligibility to participate in RCSBP. In addition, Title 10, United States Code (USC), subsection 1448(a)
(4) (B), Irrevocability of Elections - (B) Reserve Component

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – PRIVACY ACT OF 1974

Annuity states “an election under paragraph (2) (B) is irrevocable if not revoked before the end of the 90-day period.

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 15 Jun 16, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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.

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.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-05065 in Executive Session on 7 Mar 17, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

s, Panel Chair
, Member
Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-05065 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 23 Nov 15.
Exhibit B.	Excerpts from Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C.	Memorandum, ARPC/DPTT, dated 26 Apr 16, w/atchs. Exhibit D.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 15 Jun 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.