RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01174 XXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessments (FAs), dated 14 July 2011, 02 Feb 2012, and 31 Mar 2012 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition during the contested FAs, which precluded him from obtaining a satisfactory overall rating. The medical condition has been validated through a medical evaluation. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5). On 14 Jul 11, 02 Feb 2012, and 31 Mar 2012 the applicant participated in the contested FAs and attained unsatisfactory scores. Information extracted from the AFFMS indicates the applicant failed to complete the cardio component of the contested FA. On 11 Jun 12, the applicant was referred for physical assessment due to his fourth FA failure. The attending physician determined he had a medical condition that prevented him from obtaining passing scores. The applicant’s last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 28 Aug 12 78.50 Satisfactory *31 Mar 12 69.60 Unsatisfactory *02 Feb 12 55.90 Unsatisfactory 14 Oct 11 0.00 Exempt *14 Jul 11 25.50 Unsatisfactory * Contested FAs On 15 Nov 13 a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB) due to “Insufficient evidence to support applicant’s claim.” In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, if an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her test will still count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander within five days of the assessment. If the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury, the Unit Commander may invalidate the test results. The Airman will then be required to retest within five duty days or when capable based on the recommendations of the medical provider and the Exercise Physiologist (EP). 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: 60 points for aerobic, 20 points for body composition, 10 points for push-ups and 10 points for sit-ups. To determine individual composite fitness scores the Air Force uses age and gender specific fitness score charts. An unsatisfactory is a composite score less than 75 and/or one or more component minimums are not met. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request and states, in part; the applicant has not provided a DD Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report nor a DD Form 422, Physical Profile Report in support of this case. Evidence provided by the applicant does not substantiate claim. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 13 Dec 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ 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 thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contentions, we are not persuaded that he had a medical condition that precluded him from obtaining an overall satisfactory rating on the contested FAs. While the applicant has provided medical documentation confirming the diagnosis of his condition, he has not met his burden of proving the contested FA should be removed from his records. In this respect, we note the letter from the applicant’s medical provider indicates he had a medical condition; however no letter from the commander was provided requesting the FAs be invalidated. Moreover, the applicant’s submission does not contain any AF Form 422s stating his profile exemptions or the Fitness Screening Questionnaire he was required to complete prior to completing each assessment. Should the applicant provide such evidence, we would be willing to reconsider his request. However, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-01174 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Ms. XXXXXXXX, Chair Ms. XXXXXXXX, Vice Chair Ms. XXXXXXXX, Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Jan 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 26 Sep 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Dec 13. XXXXXXXX Chair