AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00695
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His fitness assessment test, dated 12 January 2012, be removed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 12 January 2012, he was scheduled for his fitness assessment.
Prior to taking the assessment, he was assigned a counter. The
counters were told to count each sit up in the down position. His
counter was not in sync with the correct number of sit ups he
performed. A civilian staff member saw this and came over to
correct the counter. She started on a number, which was not the
correct number he was actually on. Between the civilian staff
member correcting the counter and their brief conversation about
the correction, they resumed a count and missed a couple of his
sit ups.
The counter reported the final number of sit ups performed as 41.
He also counted his sit ups and counted at least 46, with some sit
ups being missed because of the conversation between the counter
and the civilian staff member. He asked if he could redo his sit
ups right then because the number was inaccurate. He was told
there was nothing left to do but sign the fitness questionnaire.
He was not told that if he did not agree with the score he did not
have to sign the paper.
He has received sufficient scores in every other category and is
in good physical condition. This is a flaw and mistake and he
should not be punished for the miscommunication between the
counter and the staff. He understands the Air Force fitness
program is a sensitive subject, which is exactly why there should
be no question of the integrity, accuracy and fairness.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement.
The applicant’s 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 senior airman.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. On 19 March 2012, DPSIM requested
the applicant forward a signed memorandum from the Fitness
Assessment Cell staff documenting that his sit ups were counted
incorrectly. As of the date of the advisory, the requested
information had not been received.
The complete 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 30 May 2012, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has received no
response.
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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 injustice to warrant relief. We thoroughly
considered the applicant’s complete submission and the OPR’s
recommendation not to remove the fitness assessment score.
However, we believe reasonable doubt has been established as to
whether or not the fitness assessment was completed in a fair
manner. Based on the foregoing, we believe any doubt should be
resolved in the applicant’s favor and recommend that the 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 APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the
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fitness assessment score dated 12 January 2012, be, and hereby
is removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2012-00695 in Executive Session on 17 July 2012 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
All members voted to correct the record, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Jan 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 9 May 12, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 May 12.
Panel Chair
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