RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03068 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her fitness assessment (FA) score recorded on 19 April 2012 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The physical training leaders (PTLs) administering her test miscounted the number of laps she ran for the 1.5 mile cardio portion of the FA. After 13 laps the PTLs called that she had 5 laps remaining. As she completed the 14th lap, the PTLs were taking the heart rates and finish times of those who were taking the walk test. She believes the PTLs missed this lap because when she completed the 15th lap she was informed that she had 4 more laps remaining. She was instructed to run one more lap after her 18th lap. Due to the extra lap, her run time was over a minute longer and her score was approximately seven points lower than it should have been. She refused to sign the score sheet and went directly to her unit fitness program manager to try to fix the issue prior to the scores being entered in her records. However, due to the wording in the governing Air Force Instruction, her commander was unable to invalidate her score. In support of her request, the applicant provides a written statement from the K Flight Lead PTL, dated 23 May 2012. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Staff Sergeant (SSgt), E-5. By letter dated 31 July 2012, AFPC/DPSIM requested the applicant provide additional supporting documentation to substantiate her claim; specifically, her signed score sheet, signed questionnaire for the FA in question, and a signed memo from the PTLs administering the test stating details of what happened on the date in question (Exhibit B). The applicant submitted a letter dated 27 August 2012 with copies of her signed questionnaire and unsigned FA score sheet. The applicant stated that she was unable to provide the requested signed letters from the PTLs because they are not in her squadron and she was unable to reach any of them prior to writing the submitted letter (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states that on 31 July 2012, a memorandum was sent to the applicant requesting additional documentation be submitted within 30 days, to substantiate her claim. Specifically, a signed memo from the PTLs conducting her fitness assessment stating details of what happened/occurred during the fitness assessment dated 19 April 2012 as well copies of her signed score sheet and signed questionnaire. The requested documents were not received. The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant submitted a letter dated 16 November 2012 with copies of her signed questionnaire, unsigned FA score sheet and the previously submitted letter dated 23 May 2012, from the K Flight Lead PTL. The applicant indicated that she was unable to provide the requested signed letters from the PTLs because they are not in her squadron and she was unable to reach any of them prior to writing the submitted letter. The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit F. ________________________________________________________________ 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. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant's submission, we see no evidence of error or impropriety in the administration of the contested FA and subsequent score. The documentation submitted by the applicant in support of her request is duly noted; however, we find she has failed to provide substantial evidence to support her contention that her laps were mis-counted during the cardio component of the contested FA. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 12 February 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03068: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dtd 3 Jul 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 31 Jul 2012. Exhibit C. Letter, Applicant, dated 27 Aug 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 16 Oct 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Oct 2012. Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 16 Nov 2012, w/atchs. Panel Chair