RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:               DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05648

			                          COUNSEL:  NONE

			                          HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 22 Oct 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and 
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He had a documented medical condition that precluded him from 
achieving a passing fitness score.  

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 (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 three 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 one minute each).  
Military members receive a composite score on a 0 to 100 scale 
based on the following maximum component scores: aerobic – 60 
points, body composition - 20 points, push-ups – ten points, and 
sit-ups – ten points.  To determine individual composite fitness 
scores the Air Force uses age and gender specific fitness score 
charts.  

Furthermore, Attachment 2, USAF Fitness Test Scoring, of the AFI 
indicates that males under the age of 30 such as the applicant 
must meet minimum value in each of the four components, and 
achieve a composite point total greater than 75 points.  The 
passing minimum component for sit-ups for a male under the age 
of 30 is 42 repetitions in a minute.  


On 22 Oct 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, 
attaining a composite score of 78.40.  The applicant did not 
meet the minimum component for the sit-ups and therefore 
received an unsatisfactory rating for the fitness test.  He 
performed 23 sit-ups.

On 1 Nov 12, the applicant was provided an AF Form 422, 
Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status, 
exempting him from the sit-up component of the FA from 31 Oct 12 
through 15 Dec 12.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating the applicant failed to 
demonstrate a clear error or injustice.  Although the 
applicant’s commander/first sergeant requested validation of the 
his injury, there is no indication that the commander concurred 
with the medical provider’s recommendation to invalidate the FA.  
Additionally, the AF Form 422 which exempted the applicant from 
the sit-up component of the FA does not cover the time period 
the applicant tested.  Furthermore, the evidence indicates the 
applicant’s injury affected his sit-up component only; there is 
no evidence to support voiding the remaining components as the 
applicant requests.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, 
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 15 Mar 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an 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 
(OPR) 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 the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material 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-2012-05648 in Executive Session on 13 Jun 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		             , Panel Chair
		             , Member
		             , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	 Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Nov 12, w/atchs.
	 Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	 Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 6 Mar 13, w/atchs.
	 Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Mar 13.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair