AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01266
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His fitness assessment test, dated 7 January 2012, be removed from
the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While taking the cardio portion of the fitness assessment, he
experienced back pain. He believed the pain was from a pre-
existing injury. His first sergeant asked the test administrator
if he should stop the run and was told it was in his best interest
to finish the run. He did not pass the run portion of the
assessment.
After the assessment, his doctor diagnosed him with another back
strain. He underwent rehabilitation on his back until he was
cleared on 3 March 2012. He was able to complete another fitness
assessment with waivers on 20 January 2012 and achieved a passing
score.
In support of his request, the applicant provides letters from his
commander and first sergeant and excerpts of his medical records.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserves in
the grade of senior master sergeant.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. Per their request, the applicant
provided a working copy of the AF Form 422, dated 20 January 2012
indicating no running. His record does not contain an AF Form 108
showing he had a preexisting condition that hindered his ability
to achieve a passing fitness score.
The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, 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 26 July 2012 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, this office has received no response
(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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of an error or injustice to warrant relief. We
thoroughly considered the applicant’s complete submission and the
Air Force office of primary responsibility’s recommendation not to
remove the fitness assessment score. However, we believe the
applicant has established that he aggravated a preexisting injury
while performing the cardio component of the assessment.
Additionally, we find there was a clear error when the test
administrator advised the applicant to complete the fitness
assessment after being informed of the injury. Therefore, in the
interest of justice, we recommend 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
fitness assessment score dated 7 January 2012, be removed from
the Air Force Fitness Management System.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2012-01266 in Executive Session on 16 October 2012 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
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All members voted to correct the record, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2012-01266 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Mar 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 19 Jun 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jul 12.
Panel Chair
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