RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00528 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to show that he elected Option (C), 
spouse and child coverage under the Reserve Component Survivor 
Benefit Plan (RCSBP). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was not aware that he had to make an election under the RCSBP. 

 

The applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant retired from the Reserves on 1 Mar 10. He was 
automatically enrolled in Option A, “Decline to make an election 
until age 60.” 

 

The remaining 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 C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ ARPC/DPP recommends denial. ARPC/DPP indicates that the 
applicant was notified of his eligibility to participate in the 
RCSBP via letter on 22 Jun 98. The election package was sent to 
his home address via a letter dated 22 Jun 98. He did not make 
an election, and was automatically enrolled in Option A, “Decline 
to make an election until age 60.” 

 

He had several opportunities to enroll in the RCSBP during open 
enrollment seasons, but he did not participate at that time. 

 


According to DPP, the applicant will have another opportunity to 
enroll in the RCSBP when he turns age 60, on 24 Jun 12. Four 
months prior to his birthday, he will be given an opportunity to 
apply for his retired pay, and at this time he can make an RCSBP 
election for his family members. 

 

The complete ARPC/DPP 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 4 Jun 10, 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 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 and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error or injustice. 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. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that 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 Docket Number BC-
2010-00528 in Executive Session on 14 Oct 10, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Feb 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Military Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ ARPC/DPP, dated 15 Apr 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Jun 10. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair