RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03025
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 1 Feb 12 be removed from the
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
1. He was prematurely tested for his FA test on 1 Feb 12. He was
not given 42 days to prepare for his FA test. In Oct 11, he
underwent a major spinal fusion and was forced to wear a plastic
brace for three months during the recovery period. He was placed
on a physical profile due to the immobilization that the brace
caused. On 23 Jan 12, the brace was removed and he was able to
start a limited fitness regimen; however, 7 days later he was
informed that he had to take the FA test because he was overdue.
He was taped and his waist measured at 38 inches, which meant he
failed the FA test. He does not believe he had sufficient time
to work off the extra weight that he gained while convalescing.
His previous FA tests show that he never failed.
2. In a letter dated 27 Jun 12, his neurosurgeon states that he
saw the applicant in April 2012, he was doing well at that time
(six months after his surgery). The neurosurgeon recommended
that he begin physical fitness training, but should not undergo
physical readiness testing for 6 months to give him time to
recondition; this remains his recommendation.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of
technical sergeant (E-6).
The applicants AF Form 422, dated 19 Dec 11, reflects that he
was cleared for the height, weight, and Abdominal Circumference
(AC) measurement components of the FA test. All other components
were exempt. Another AF Form 422, dated 30 Apr 12, reflects that
he was cleared to test on the height, weight, AC, and push-up
components. All other components were exempt.
The applicants AF Form 469, Form dated 14 Dec 11 and signed on
25 Jan 12, reflects his release date from the duty and mobility
restrictions as 12 Apr 12; another AF Form 469, dated 14 Dec 11
and signed on 1 Feb 12, reflects the release date as 14 Apr 12,
and another AF Form 469, dated 14 Dec 11 and signed on 25 Apr 12,
reflects a release date of 11 Aug 12.
The applicants last five FA scores are as follows:
DATE SCORE
20 Aug 09 GOOD
19 Apr 10 GOOD
6 Oct 10 EXCELLENT
* 1 Feb 12 UNSATISFACTORY
5 Jul 12 SATISFACTORY
*Contested FA score.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. In this case, the applicant was
tested in accordance with his AF Form 422, dated 19 Dec 11, which
states he is cleared to test on height, weight, and AC only and
is exempt from all other components (start date 14 Dec 11 and end
date 12 Apr 12). Furthermore, the applicant was not entitled to
42 days of reconditioning as the date of release of
recommendation on the Duty Limiting Conditions Report was 12 Apr
12.
The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Throughout his career he has sacrificed a great deal to give the
Air Force his very best. As a jet engine mechanic, lifting heavy
components and working in awkward positions for long periods of
time for 12 years, his lower back took a great deal of abuse and
subsequently required multiple surgeries to repair the damage.
He acknowledges that in a cookie cutter fashion there is
nothing wrong with the test score; however, he is asking for
compassion and understanding with the hope that the work he has
put into the fitness program means something to the Air Force and
that he be afforded the opportunity to remove this blemish from
his record. Additionally, this FA failure will prevent him from
progressing further in rank.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit D.
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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. We note the applicants contentions that he had a
medical condition and was not given the appropriate amount of
time for reconditioning; however, we believe as noted by the Air
Force office of primary responsibility and the applicants
profile release, the applicant was not entitled to additional
time for reconditioning. Therefore, we do not find the evidence
provided sufficient to conclude that his medical condition
precluded him from receiving a fair FA. In view of this, 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03025 in Executive Session on 15 Feb 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence for Docket Number BC-2012-03025
was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Jul 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 20 Jul 12, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 17 Aug 12.
Panel Chair
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