RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05064
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 5 Sep 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The heart rate monitor used in his walking test malfunctioned. The monitor read 170 beats per minute (BPM) at rest prior to the start of the test.  He notified the Physical Training Leader (PTL), but was not given a new monitor.  When he completed his walk with the same monitor it read 170 BPM, which only gave him 21.7 points for the cardio portion, and, as a result, he failed the FA.  His commander then directed a mock test, which was conducted by the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) Exercise Physiologist.  He completed the mock test with a cardio score of 42.3 points.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Technical Sergeant (E-6) on the date of the FA in question.

The applicant’s most recent FA results are as follows:

Date 
Composite Score
Rating
5 Sep 12
61.70
Unsatisfactory
7 Dec 11
81.50
Satisfactory
16 May 11
96.75
Excellent
4 Nov 10
81.80
Satisfactory
8 Sep 10
49.80
Unsatisfactory

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is included at Exhibit C.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice.  The applicant attempted to resolve his issue with the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) to no avail.  Then, he reported this issue up the chain of command.  He prepared an official memorandum to be endorsed by his commander explaining the faulty heart monitor and the commander-directed retest.  The commander signed the memorandum; however, she failed to indicate on the memorandum whether she agreed or disagreed with the applicant’s request.  Therefore, he has not provided evidence that substantiates his claim.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, 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 14 Aug 13 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice.  While the Board notes AFPC/DPSIM’s comment stating the applicant’s commander did not circle the word “agree” when she signed the 11 Sep 12 memo, the signed memo clearly confirms she directed the applicant to be retested and that the applicant passed the retest.  If the commander believed the unsatisfactory FA score should remain in the AFFMS, she would not have directed a retest and she would not have signed the memo at all, suggesting her failure to circle “agree” in her memo was a simple oversight.  Therefore, we believe the memorandum signed by the applicant’s commander constitutes sufficient evidence to recommend relief be granted.  Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s record be corrected as indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 5 September 2012, be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-05064 in Executive Session on 14 Jan 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
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The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 30 Oct 12, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 17 Jul 13, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Aug 13.




                                   
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