RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01340 XXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 10 Aug 12 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition during the contested FA, which precluded him from obtaining a satisfactory overall rating. In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a letter from his orthopedic surgeon indicating a chronic condition with his right knee precluded successful completion of the sit-up component of the contested FA. 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 technical sergeant (E-6). On 10 Aug 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained a composite score of 81.00 unsatisfactory (5.50 for the sit-ups portion of the FA). The applicant’s last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 01 Apr 2013 85.00 Satisfactory 11 Oct 2012 100.00 Excellent *10 Aug 2012 81.00 Unsatisfactory 15 Feb 2012 95.75 Excellent 17 Jun 2011 86.00 Satisfactory * Contested FA On 24 Nov 13 a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB) due to “Insufficient evidence to support contention.” 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, as the applicant has not provided documentation from the Unit Commander invalidating his contested FA. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 10 Jan 14 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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. 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 and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. While the applicant has provided a statement from his medical provider indicating a medical condition, he has not met his burden of proving how this condition precluded him from successfully completing the contested FA. In this respect, we note the applicant’s submission does not contain an AF Form 422, stating his profile exemptions; a letter from the commander requesting the FA be invalidated; and the Fitness Screening Questionnaire he is required to complete prior to participating in the 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-2013-01340 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Ms. XXXXXXXXX, Chair Ms. XXXXXXXXX, Vice Chair Ms. XXXXXXXXX, Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-01340 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 Feb 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 26 Sep 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Jan 14. XXXXXXXXX Chair