RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02810 

 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His fitness assessment (FA) score recorded on 1 June 2011 be 
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

During the FA on 1 June 2011 he injured himself while doing sit-
ups. After an MRI and a referral to an Orthopedic Surgeon it 
was discovered that he had a torn meniscus and Patella Femoral 
Syndrome. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
AFFMS Individual Test History, and a letter from the Flight 
Surgeon addressed to the 78th MDG/SGPZ. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in 
the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt), E-5. 

 

In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, to determine 
overall fitness the Air Force uses an overall composite fitness 
score and minimum scores per 3 component areas: Aerobic Fitness 
(1.5 mile run), Body Composition (abdominal circumference 
measurement), and Muscular Fitness (number of push-ups and sit-
ups completed within 1 minute each). Military members receive a 
composite score on a 0 to 100 scale based on the following 
maximum component scores: 60 points for aerobic, 20 points for 
body composition, 10 points for push-ups and 10 points for sit-
ups. To determine individual composite fitness scores the Air 
Force uses age and gender specific fitness score charts 

 

The applicant was required to earn an overall composite score of 
75 or greater. His overall score was 80.60 but his fitness 


level was listed as unsatisfactory because he failed to meet the 
minimum component value for the sit-ups in his specific age and 
gender group (Exhibit B). He completed 37 sit-ups in one 
minute; the minimum component value for his age and gender group 
is 42 sit-ups in one minute. Minimum component scores are 
established to ensure that members test adequately in all 
components rather than excelling in some and disregarding 
others. 

 

The applicant failed the Muscular Fitness portion of the test 
therefore his overall FA rating was “Unsatisfactory.” 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force at Exhibit C. Accordingly there is no need to 
recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ USAF/A1PP recommends denial. In an undated memorandum A1PP 
states, based on the information provided there is no clear 
documentation that the injury occurred during or before the sit-
ups portion of the FA. The request was reviewed by the 
Aerospace Medicine Policy office and they concur that the 
applicant’s 1 June 2011 FA record should remain in AFFMS. 

 

The complete HQ USAF/A1PP evaluation 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 10 November 2011 for review and comment within 30 
days. 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 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 that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, 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 this application 
BC-2011-02810 in Executive Session on 15 March 2012, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

, Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 July 2011, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Excerpt from AFI 36-2905 Fitness Assessment. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ USAF/A1PP, undated 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 November 2011. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair