RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01780
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The fitness assessment (FA) failure he received on 27 Mar 12, be
invalidated and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management
System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He injured his back during his 27 Mar 12 physical training (PT)
test.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of a
memorandum from his squadron commander to the Fitness Assessment
Cell (FAC), AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report; AF Form
422, Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status, and
copies of extracts from 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 in the grade
of technical sergeant.
His FA dated 27 Mar 12 reflects a total score of 79.60, which was
recorded as Unsatisfactory.
On 31 Mar 12 a memorandum was sent to the applicant requesting
additional documentation, specifically, a copy of his AF Form
108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing,
documenting that he had a preexisting condition that contributed
to his FA failure, and his signed FA score sheet.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states the applicant was
asked to provide additional documentation to support his case,
and he did not respond.
DPSIM states per AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program - Air Force
Guidance Memorandum 4, Paragraph 10, If an Airman becomes injured
or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required
components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the
Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), but his/her test will still
count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander. For Air
Reserve Component (ARC), Airmen will have the option of providing
the ARC Fitness Program Medical Liaison Officer (MLO) with
medical documentation from their Personal Care Physician to
include diagnosis, prognosis period and type of physical
limitations or restrictions.
The applicant injured himself during the test, however, opted to
complete the test. The AF Form 469 dated 29 Mar 12 and AF Form
422 dated 3 Apr 12, included in the BCMR package are from when
the member sought medical attention after the fact.
The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 28 Aug 12, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a
response has not been received (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 warranting
relief. We note the office of primary responsibility (OPR)
recommends denial based on the fact the applicant did not provide
the AF Form 108, documenting that he had a preexisting condition
that contributed to his failure. However, after thoroughly
reviewing the applicants request, to include the medical
documentation and the letter of support from his commander, we
find the evidence presented is sufficient to find it in the
interest of justice to recommend granting the requested relief.
Therefore, we recommend his 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 his Fitness
Assessment (FA), dated 27 Mar 12 be removed from the Air Force
Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-01780 in Executive Session on 11 Dec 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 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Apr 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 14 Aug 12, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Aug 12.
Panel Chair
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