RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 01-01603
INDEX NUMBER: 100.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be refunded the $40 for the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance
(SGLI) premiums deducted in April and May (2001).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the
applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ ARPC/DPS, Customer Assistance, recommended that the application be
denied. They state that on 1 November 2000, Public Law 106-419,
Section 312, enacted by President Clinton, raised the amount of
coverage under the SGLI from $200,000 to $250,000. Under this
provision, every eligible member of the Participating Individual Ready
Reserve (PIRR) was automatically covered, regardless of any prior
election. The provision also stated that within the month of April
2001, any PIRR member could elect to withdraw or reduce their coverage
without being charged $20 per month for the maximum coverage of
$250,000.
They further state that applicant’s squadron mailed all of their
participating members the news bulletin “Reflection,” which described
the law change and provided details on what members needed to do in
order to avoid unnecessary premiums. This issue was mailed in March
and April 2001 to the member’s home address. Notices were also
provided on the member’s Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) for the
months of January through March 2001. In addition, the information
was briefed by the unit commanders during the March drill.
Applicant claims he was on temporary duty (TDY) from 19 March - 23
April 2001. Applicant failed to elect a decreased amount or withdraw
from the SGLI program within the months of April and May. He withdrew
his coverage on 18 May 2001, which became effective 1 June 2001.
A complete copy of the 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 3
August 2001 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of
this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 probable 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 their rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of
either an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no compelling 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 probable 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 this application in
Executive Session on 25 October 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Panel Chair
Mr. Edward H. Parker, Member
Mr. Jackson A. Hauslein, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Jun 01.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ ARPC/DPS, dated 25 Jul 01, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 3 Aug 01, w/atchs.
JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
Panel Chair
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