RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02490
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 13 Oct 2012 be removed from
the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Due to an injury, he was unable to complete the sit-up component
of the FA. His Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM) and
detachment chief were unaware the unit commander had the
authority to invalidate a failed FA due to medical reasons.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of Air Force Guidance Memorandum (AFGM 3) to
AFI 36-2905, Air Force Fitness Program, numerous letters of
support, extracts from his medical records and various other
documents associated with his request.
His complete submission, with attachments, 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 (TSgt, E-6).
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states on 27 Jun 2012, a
memorandum was sent to the applicant requesting additional
documentation. Specifically, copies of his AF Form 469, Duty
Limiting Condition Report; AF Form 422, Notification of Air
Force Members Qualification Status; AF Form 108, Physical
Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, and his signed
fitness questionnaire. The member did not provide the requested
documentation.
The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 28 Aug 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant 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. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. Should the applicant
provide medical documentation verifying he was unable to
complete the sit-up component of the FA, we would be willing to
reconsider his request. However, in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, 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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The following members of the Board considered this application
in Executive Session on 15 Jan 2013, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
XXXXXXX, Panel Chair
XXXXXXX, Member
XXXXXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket number
BC-2012-02490 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jun 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 15 Aug 2012.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Aug 2012.
Panel Chair
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