RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03483
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
______________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 13 Jul 12 be declared void
and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System
(AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her contested FA was improperly administered as her weight was
initially taken before the walk with her shoes on. The Physical
Training Leader (PTL) found the discrepancy after her FA was
completed, took her weight again, then input the scores.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, 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 (E-6).
On 13 Jul 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and
attained an unsatisfactory score of 72.1. Information extracted
from the AFFMS indicates the applicant failed the cardio
component of the contested FA, the 1.0 mile walk. She re-took
the FA 7 days later and scored an Excellent (91.80).
The applicants last five FA results are as follows:
Date Composite Score Rating 13 Nov 13 92.80 Excellent 7 May 13Exempt
Exempt 20 Jul 12 91.80 Excellent*13 Jul 12 72.10 Unsatisfactory2 Feb 12
82.00 Satisfactory
* Contested FA
In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, 2.4.1.1. Body
composition (height, weight, and AC) must be the first component
assessed in the FA. While the weight is not calculated into
the composite score, it is used in the formula to calculate the
score for the 1.0-Mile Walk: Calculate members score
(estimated VO2 max) using the following formula which
incorporates body weight (lb), age (yr), gender (males = 1,
females = 0), time to complete one mile (min), and post exercise
heart rate (bpm):
Estimated VO2 max (ml/kg/min) = 132.853 0.0769(Weight)
0.3877(Age) + 6.315(Gender) 3.2649(Time) 0.1565(HR)
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 or 1.0 mile walk), 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.
A similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness
Assessment Appeals Board on 14 Feb 14, because the applicants
weight is not a scored component of the fitness assessment; as
such, improper weighing does not affect the overall composite
score.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request due to
lack of supporting evidence from the facilitator to confirm the
components of the contested FA were administered in the wrong
order.
A complete copy of the AFPC/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 28 Feb 14 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit C).
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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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. After
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the
applicants contentions, we are not persuaded the contested FA
was improperly administered. Although the applicant contends
the body composition component of the contested FA was
improperly administered, she has provided no evidence to support
this claim. Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting
the relief sought in this application.
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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.
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Due to the unavailability of XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX has
signed as Acting Panel Chair. The following members of the
Board considered Docket Number BC-2012-03483 in Executive
Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Jul 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 31 Dec 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Acting Panel Chair
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