AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02237
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His fitness assessment (FA), dated 30 April 2012, be removed
from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
During the abdominal circumference portion of the FA, the
evaluator measured his waist at 43” and 42”. He expressed
concerns with the improper taping method. He also stated the
measurement was not consistent with his normal waist size.
Another evaluator measured him for the third measurement, which
was 39.5”. Due to the drastic difference, a new set of
measurements were taken and the results were: 39.5”, 39” and
39.5”. The evaluator failed to add all measurements up and
inform him of the final average or that he had a passing
measurement of 39”. He was unaware that he passed the abdominal
circumference and was asked if he wanted a third set of
measurements by another evaluator, to which he accepted.
The Officer in Charge of the fitness assessment section came in
and rapidly measured his waist with an average circumference of
40”. He continued with the assessment despite the failed
abdominal circumference. Had he been told he passed the second
series of measurements, he would have not allowed the third
series.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a statement
from his deputy commander and a statement from the Unit
Readiness NCO.
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 master sergeant.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. On 7 June 2012, a memorandum was
sent to the applicant requesting additional information.
Specifically, a memorandum from his fitness assessment cell
explaining/acknowledging what happened, as well as, his signed
FA scores sheet and questionnaire. The member did not provide
the requested documentation.
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 30 August 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 the applicant has provided
sufficient evidence to raise reasonable doubt as to whether or
not the abdominal circumference measurement was accurately
recorded during the contested fitness assessment. Based on the
foregoing, 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 the
fitness assessment score dated 30 April 2012, be removed from
the Air Force Fitness Management System.
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, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-02237 in Executive Session on 18 December 2012
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the record, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 May 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 21 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Aug 12.
Panel Chair
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