RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-01735

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST.  That her initial Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election, Option C-Immediate Annuity, be revoked and changed to Option A-Defer Making an Election Until Age 60. 

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION.  She did not select benefits for her daughter, or if she did, it was never explained to her.  No one was available to ask, answer, or assist with questions.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS.  The applicant is a retired Air Force Reserve major.  On 24 May 07, she completed and signed an ARPC form 123, RCSBP Election Certificate, selecting Option C, Immediate Annuity, for her daughter only.  On 1 Oct 07, the applicant was relieved of her reserve assignment and transferred to the Retired Reserve, to await eligibility for retired pay at age 60.  On 16 Dec 16, the applicant was authorized retired pay.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  ARPC/DPTT recommends denying the application, per Title 10, United States Code, Subsection 1448 (a)(4)(B), “Irrevocability of elections.  An election under paragraph (2)(B) is irrevocable if not revoked before the end of the 90-day period referred to in that paragraph.”  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 27 Feb 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1. The application was timely filed.  

2. The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.  

3. After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with ARPC/DPTT and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  
  
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  The APPLICANT be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION: The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2017-01735 in Executive Session on 10 May 18:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 29 Mar 17, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, ARPC/DPTT, dated 22 Dec 17, w/atchs.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 27 Feb 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.