RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00102
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be changed to show that he elected to separate under the
Voluntary Separation Incentive program (VSI) rather than the Special
Separation Benefit (SSB) program.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
At the time of his separation he was told that if he elected VSI, instead
of SSB, and wanted to continue to serve in the Reserve, he would be
required to refund "dollar for dollar" the amount he received from VSI each
year. He has since learned that this is not the case. If he would have
been properly counseled, he would have elected VSI instead of SSB.
In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; and a copy of his SSB
agreement. His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 18 Jul 92, applicant was released from active duty and transferred to
the Reserves under the SSB early release program after serving 10 years, 5
months, and 11 days on active duty. he received a lump sum payment of
$94,424.26.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPRRP recommends denial. DPPRRP states that officers who
participated in the VSI/SSB program completed an AF Form 780 and signed an
SSB agreement. Criteria for the FY92-93 VSI/SSB Program was clearly
outlined to all members electing to participate in these programs, to
include information on members who could become retirement eligible upon
completion of 8 years of Reserve service. It would be inappropriate and
unfair to other personnel who elected to receive the VSI/SSB to allow the
applicant to change his election at this time. The DPPRRP evaluation is at
Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Feb
03 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has
received no response.
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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of
justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice. We are not persuaded by his
uncorroborated assertions that prior to his election to separate early, he
was miscounseled, that he was not made aware of the options available to
him, or that the specifics of the early separation programs were not made
available to him. We agree with 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 an error or injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find
no compelling basis to recommend 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 AFBCNR Docket Number BC-2003-
00102 in Executive Session on 3 Jun 03, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
Mr. George Franklin, Member
Mrs. Carolyn J. Watkins-Taylor, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jan 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPPRRP, dated 19 Feb 03.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 03.
WAYNE R. GRACIE
Panel Chair
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