RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-00727
		
	 		COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His fitness assessment (FA), dated 26 April 2012, be removed 
from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During his Fitness Assessment the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) 
members corrected the counter several times while he performed 
his sit ups.  On multiple occasions, they told her to count the 
sit ups in the down position.  She stated she was unaware they 
needed to be counted that way.  The counter stated that she 
miscounted and would like to redo the test.  The FAC would not 
allow a retest. The counter only counted 42 sit ups when he 
actually completed 55.  The FAC members knew he did more than 
was counted; however, they were instructed by their leadership 
to only oversee the test and would not allow them to write a 
memorandum for record stating the error occurred.  He was 
advised to take it up his chain to get it thrown out.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides an e-mail from 
the counter and a copy of his AFFMS print-out.

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 technical sergeant.  

A resume of the applicant’s FA results are as follows:
 Date       Composite   Score Rating
 24 Jun 13  83.60       Satisfactory 
 19 Dec 12  84.30       Satisfactory
 8 Jun 12   81.20       Satisfactory 
*26 Apr 12  72.90       Unsatisfactory
 28 Jul 11  82.00       Satisfactory
*Contested FA

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this case are 
contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility which is at Exhibit B. 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  The applicant took his FA on 
26 April 2012 which resulted in a composite score of 72.9.  An 
e-mail from the counter shows her error when counting the 
applicant’s sit ups.  The applicant’s AFFMS record reflects a 
constant sit up count of no less than 54 in the past 9 years. 

After a thorough review of the documentation submitted, the 
applicant has provided insufficient evidence to support his 
claim.  He has not provided any documentation from the FAC or 
his unit commander indicating the error occurred.

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 31 October 2013, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit C).  As of this date, this office has received 
no response.

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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 error warranting relief.  We 
thoroughly reviewed the applicant’s complete submission and the 
office or primary responsibility recommendation to deny the 
applicant’s request.  However, we believe a preponderance of the 
evidence supports corrective action.  The applicant submitted 
documentation supporting his contention that there was a 
discrepancy in how his sit ups were counted.  As such, we find 
the entry in AFFMS does not accurately reflect the amount of sit 
ups completed by the applicant during the contested fitness 
assessment.  Based on the foregoing, we recommend the 
applicant’s records 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 APPLICANT, be corrected to show the fitness 
assessment dated 26 April 2012, be removed from the Air Force 
Fitness Management System. 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-00727 in Executive Session on 12 December 2013 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


All members voted to correct the record, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Feb 13, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 18 Sep 13, w/atch.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Oct 13.