DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON, DC
QCT 2 3 I998
Office of the Assistant Secretary
AFBCMR 9 8 - 0 2 5 3 6
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States
Code, Air Force Instruction 3 6 - 2 6 0 3 , and having assured
compliance with the provisions Qf the above regulation, the
decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military
Records is announced, and it is directed that:
The pertinen
rtment of the Air
be corrected to
Force relating to
show that on 5 January 1 9 9 6 , he elected immediate coverage for
spouse only (Option CA) under the Reserve Component Survivor
Benefit Plan based on full retired pay.
&ief Examiner
Air Force Board for Correction
of Military Records
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHING~ON, DC
Office of the Assistant Secretary
AFBCMR 9 8 - 0 2 5 3 6
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR
SUBJECT:
Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with
the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale
expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has
been the victim of either an error or an injustice.
under the authority delegated in AFI 3 6 - 2 6 0 3 , the applicant's
records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying
Memorandum f o r the Chief of Staff signed by the Executive
Director of the Board or his designee.
Therefore,
Attachment:
Ltr, ARPC/DR, dtd 23 Sep 9 8
Panel Chair
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR RESERVE PERSONNEL CENTER
MEMORANDUM FOR AFBCMR
FROM: HQARPCDR
6760 E Irvington Place #3000
Denver CO 80280-3000
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SUBJECT: Application
1. The requested correction cannot be accomplished administratively at this headquarters.
2. The member is requesting that his record be corrected to allow his participation in the
Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP).
3. The following is an analysis of the circumstances surrounding the case:
a. A certified package, notifLing the member of his eligibility to participate in the RCSBP
military unit address:
signed for by a memb
b. We are unable to determine if the package was originally sent to his home address and
returned by the postal authorities as undeliverable.
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4. The requirement that the member submit an election within 90 days of receipt is clearly
established by Title 10, United States Code, Section 1448(a)(2)(B). He remains eligible to
participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan when he reaches age 60.
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5. Recommendation: Due to the extenuating circumstances involved in this case, we
recommend the member's request be approved. If the decision is to grant the relief sought, the
member's record should be corrected to show that he elected full, immediate coverage for spouse
only (Option CA) under the RCSBP, effective 5 Jan 96.
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6. Action officer i
reached by fax
He can also be
ANN C. SHIPPY, Major, USAF
pepfty Oirector of Customer &smme
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