RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03455
INDEX CODE: 100.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to participate in the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not properly briefed on the benefits before his decision not to
participate in the MGIB in May 1987. The prearranged MGIB briefing was
appallingly short and unbelievably misleading.
In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the grade of
lieutenant colonel, having assumed that grade effective and with a date of
rank of 1 January 2003.
On 20 May 1987, the applicant elected not to participate in the MGIB
program.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT states Congress allowed one "open
enrollment" period, 1 December 1988 through 30 June 1989, for individuals
who earlier declined to participate in the MGIB. There is no record of the
applicant exercising his sole opportunity to reverse the disenrollment
decision.
DPSIT corresponded with the applicant on 29 November 2007 asking if he
could provide any written information or corroborating statements from
other individuals with direct knowledge of the briefing content. The
applicant failed to respond.
AFPC/DPSIT’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the evaluation and reiterates that he desires an
opportunity to contribute to the MGIB. He was not properly briefed on the
benefits before his decision not to participate in the MGIB in May 1987.
The prearranged MGIB briefing which prompted his confusion was appallingly
short and unbelievably misleading and presented along with many other
briefs that day in a crowded auditorium. He further states he has served
his country for over 20 years.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at 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 an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, it is our opinion that
relief is not warranted in this case. The applicant's contentions are duly
noted; however, other than his own uncorroborated assertions regarding the
inadequacies of the briefing he has provided no evidence which sustains his
burden of proof of either an error or injustice. In view of the above and
in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to
recommend granting the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a
personal appearance; and 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-
03455 in Executive Session on 8 April 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Rita S. Looney, Panel Chair
Ms. Karen A. Holloman, Member
Mr. Garry G. Sauner, Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 October 2007, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 8 February 2008.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 February 2008.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, 1 March 2008, w/atch.
RITA S. LOONEY
Panel Chair
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