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AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2007-02008
Original file (BC-2007-02008.doc) Auto-classification: Denied


                       RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-02008
            INDEX CODE:  131.00

      XXXXXXX    COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  YES


MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  29 DEC 2007


___________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The test scores from cycle 07E7 be removed  from  his  records  and
that he be allowed to retest.

___________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes  the  results  are  unjust  because  the  environmental
conditions  interfered  with  his  concentration.   The   classroom
atmosphere was so hot, heat could be felt  in  the  adjoining  hall
way, when the door was opened during the break from  the  Promotion
Fitness Examination (PFE) portion to the Specialty  Knowledge  Test
(SKT) portion, the classroom was emptied.   During  the  test,  his
answer  sheet  was  riddled  with  spots  from  perspiration.   The
environmental conditions were bad enough for him  to  request,  the
next day, to install some sort of ventilation device to improve the
conditions.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

___________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant tested for cycle 07E7 on 5 Feb 07.  He  received  an  SKT
score of 49.00 and PFE score  of  47.95.   His  overall  score  was
289.95 and the score  required  for  promotion  in  his  Air  Force
Specialty Code (AFSC) was 301.26.  This was the  applicant’s  first
time competing for promotion to Master Sergeant (MSgt).

___________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPPWB reviewed this application  and  recommended  denial.
They state if the applicant felt the environmental condition of the
classroom was too uncomfortable, he had the  opportunity  to  voice
his concerns to the Test Examiner (TE) at the time of testing.  AFI
36-2605, para 1.19.2., states “…All examinees must inform the TE of
any mental or physical condition that may prevent them  from  doing
their  best  or  finishing  testing.”   Paragraph  3.3.2.   further
instructs  the  TE  to  eliminate  distracting  influences  in  the
surrounding environment.   To  the  extent  possible,  confirm  all
examinees are comfortable and not fatigued, ill, or distressed.  If
the examinee is affected by one of these conditions, excuse him/her
and  reschedule  testing  for  a  more  appropriate  time.   It  is
ultimately the examinees responsibility to ensure she/he is fit  to
test, either mentally or physically.

HQ AFPC/DPPPWB’s complete 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 13 Jul 07 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.   Therefore,  in  the  absence  of
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to  recommend
granting the relief sought in this application.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and  it  has  not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel  will
materially  add  to  our  understanding  of  the  issue   involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

___________________________________________________________________

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 AFBCMR Docket  Number
BC-2007-02008 in Executive Session on 11 September 2007, under  the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

      Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
      Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
      Mr. Elwood C. Lewis III, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 Jun 07, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPPWB, dated 2 Jul 07.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jul 07.




                                   WAYNE R. GRACIE
                                   Panel Chair

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