RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-05052
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 24 Sep 10 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not given the time required by the regulation to
acclimate to his new duty station prior to his FA.
His Date Arrived Station (DAS) at Osan AB, Japan was 6 Sep 10.
He was immediately scheduled for his FA, which he failed on
24 Sep 10. However, AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, paragraph
4.2.4. states A member in inbound status is given 42 days from
his DAS to acclimatize before assessment. The error was
immediately identified but no action has been taken to correct
the data base.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of
e-mails related to his case.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant currently serves in the Regular Air Force in the
grade of senior master sergeant (E-8).
The applicants DAS at Osan AFB, Korea was 6 Sep 10, and his FA
was administered 18 days after his DAS.
In accordance with AFI 36-2905, paragraph 4.2.4, a member in
inbound status is given 42 days from his DAS to acclimatize
before assessment.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. The applicant previously tested on
29 Mar 10, receiving a composite score of good. This required
the member to test again in 6 months, which would have been
29 Sep 10. The member would have gone into non-current status
if he had not tested on 24 Sep 10. On 24 Sep 10, he took the FA
and failed because he did not meet the minimum requirements for
his abdominal circumference measurement. Per AFI 36-2905,
Airmen are responsible for maintaining currency standards.
Specifically, each Airman is responsible for the following:
a. Knowing the block of time within which his/her FA is
required to remain current IAW AFI 36-2905, paragraph 2.12.
b. If an FA has not been scheduled in the period required
to remain current, notify the designated Fitness Assessment Cell
(FAC) representative, Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM), or
superior authority in writing of the need to schedule the FA and
request it be scheduled within the required testing window. It
is ultimately the members responsibility to ensure their FA is
scheduled.
c. Remain current as defined in AFI 36-2905, paragraph
1.12. Failing to remain current as well as failing to attain a
passing score on the applicable FA before the end of the
performance reporting period will result in a DOES NOT MEET
STANDARDS rating on the members OPR/EPR if, as of the closeout
date of the performance report, currency or a passing score is
not obtained.
d. Monitor his/her FA exemptions, schedule any necessary
medical examinations, and initiate FA test arrangements in a
timely manner.
To remain current, RegAF, AFR, and ANG (Title 10) must be
assessed by the last day of the month, six calendar months
following the previous passing test.
The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 10 Feb 12 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit D).
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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 or injustice. The member
is requesting his Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 24 Sep 10, be
declared void and removed from Air Force Fitness Management
System. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and
the applicants submission, we believe a preponderance of the
evidence supports corrective action. While we note the comment
from AFPC/DPSIM that Airman are responsible for maintaining
currency standards, proper application of AFI 36-2905, paragraph
4.2.4., requires the applicant be allowed 42 days to acclimatize
after his DAS before being assessed. He was clearly not
afforded the time allowed to acclimatize after his arrival in
Korea as the AFI directs before being scheduled for his FA,
thus, we believe it is proper and fitting to recommend the
entire FA be invalidated as the applicant has requested.
Therefore, we recommend the applicants 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 the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his
Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 24 September 2010, be declared
void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System
(AFFMS).
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-05052 in Executive Session on 12 Jul 12, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2011-05052 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Nov 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 12 Jan 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 12.
Panel Chair
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