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AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02511
Original file (BC-2012-02511.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-02511

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO


________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Fitness Assessment (FA) score dated 16 Feb 12 be declared 
void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System 
(AFFMS).

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The number of laps he ran during the cardio portion of the FA 
was miscounted.  Due to inclement weather the 1.5 run was held 
in an alternate facility.  In the alternate facility, he was 
required to run 12 laps to complete the run rather than the 
normal 6 laps.  The test was conducted by military members newly 
assigned to the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC).  There was 
confusion among the testing officials.  They did not document 
the times for each lap, only keeping the lap count.  The change 
in handwriting on the lap count sheet used for his test suggests 
a different person took over as the test was being accomplished, 
which is when he believes the mistake was made.  Because his 
final time was just barely over the allowed time, given all the 
confusion, he is convinced that he ran one additional lap 
unnecessarily.  He retested 26 days later and reduced his run 
time by 1.5 minutes.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of the 
FAC’s lap count sheets from his 16 Feb 12 FA and his retest on 
13 Mar 12.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the grade of Master 
Sergeant (MSgt/E-7).  

On 16 Feb 12, the applicant failed the contested FA, completing 
the 1.5 mile run in 14:15, achieving a composite score of 72.20 
while a score of 75.00 is required to pass.  

On 13 Mar 12, the applicant completed the FA retest, completing 
the 1.5 mile run in 12:52, achieving a composite score of 85.70 
while a score of 75.00 is required to pass.

The applicant’s last five FA results:

Date 
Composite Score
Rating
13 Mar 12
85.70
Satisfactory 
16 Feb 12
72.20
Unsatisfactory
12 Jul 11
83.10
Satisfactory
23 May 11
75.80
Unsatisfactory
16 Nov 10
77.80
Satisfactory

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility which is included at Exhibit C.

________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or injustice.  On 7 Jul 12, a memorandum was sent to 
the applicant requesting additional documentation.  
Specifically, a memorandum from his FAC explaining how/why the 
laps were miscounted.  The member did not provide the requested 
documentation. 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, 
is at Exhibit C.

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The applicant reiterates that his FA test failure must be due to 
the laps being recounted and argues the customary time for 
completion of the 1.5 mile run has been approximately 
13 minutes.  Due to the fact that his time recorded on the day 
in question was almost 14 and one half minutes, the total number 
of laps must have been miscounted (Exhibit E).

________________________________________________________________

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 an error or injustice.  We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case, to include his rebuttal to the Air Force 
evaluation; however, we are not persuaded by his arguments or 
the documentation provided that his fitness assessment was 
erroneously administered when he was allegedly allowed to run 
too many laps during the cardio portion of the test in question.  
While the applicant’s arguments are duly noted, we do not find 
them sufficient justification upon which to change the official 
record.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 
we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this 
application.  

________________________________________________________________

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of 
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this 
application.

________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-02511 in Executive Session on 17 Jan 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 Jun 12, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 21 Aug 12, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Aug 12.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 6 Sep 12, w/atchs.




                                   
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