RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03234 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His 13 Jan 11 “Unsatisfactory” Fitness Assessment (FA) score be 
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

On 13 Jan 11, at 7:30 a.m., he failed his third FA due to the 
extreme cold. The temperature at the time of the test was below 
20 degrees Fahrenheit and as required by AFI 36-2905, Air Force 
Fitness Program, the test should not have been administered. 

 

The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) is required to communicate 
with base weather to determine the temperature. On the day of 
his FA, the temperature was 17.6 degrees Fahrenheit. 

 

The extreme cold during the test made it difficult for him to 
control his breathing, which affected his pace and was a large 
contributing factor in his FA failure. 

 

The Area Defense Counsel advised him to have his third FA 
failure removed from the AFFMS since it was administered outside 
the scope of current regulations. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and copy of meteorological documentation from the 27th 
Special Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight (27 OSS/OSW). 

 

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. 

 

The remaining 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 B. 

 


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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ USAF/A1PP recommends denial. A1PP states the applicant’s 
request was reviewed by the Air Force Services Agency (AFSVA), 
Air Force Medical Support Agency Healthcare Operations 
(AFMSA/SG3O), and, Military Force Policy Division 
Promotions/Evaluations, (AF/A1PPP) and all recommended not 
removing the applicant’s 13 Jan 11 FA from AFFMS. AFSVA 
verified with the Cannon AFB FAC that on 13 Jan 11, just before 
testing began, the temperature was 21.2 degrees Fahrenheit. 

 

The complete A1PP evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 6 Jan 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit C). 

 

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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 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 
in Executive Session on 28 Feb 12, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

, Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2011-03234: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Aug 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, HQ USAF/A1PP, undated, w/atch. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Jan 12. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair