RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03146
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 13 Mar 12 be removed from the
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He sustained an injury to his right knee during the running
portion of the FA test that caused him to fail.
His knee popped and he felt extreme pain that shot through his
leg. The emergency medical technicians were called to determine
if he needed to be hospitalized and concluded that he needed to
go to the clinic right away to receive further care. The doctor
placed him on a physical profile and he was referred to an
orthopedic surgeon.
In support of his request, the applicant provides an e-mail
communication, a copy of his AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition
Report, a copy of his AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force
Members Qualification Status, excerpts from his medical records,
a printout from the AFFMS, and a letter of support from his
commander.
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
senior airman (E-4).
The applicants last five FA scores are as follows:
DATE SCORE
17 Feb 11 SATISFACTORY
8 Sep 11 SATISFACTORY
* 13 Mar 12 UNSATISFACTORY
14 Jun 12 UNSATISFACTORY
12 Sep 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 since the applicant did not seek to
be placed on a physical profile immediately after incurring his
injury. In response to their request for his AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, signed
score sheet and questionnaire, the applicant provided a copy of
his AF Form 422, dated 7 Jun 12, stating he was exempt from the
1.5 mile run FA component.
The complete DPSIM evaluation 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 Oct 12 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 error or injustice. After thoroughly reviewing
the evidence of record and noting the applicants contentions, we
find substantial evidence to warrant removing the contested FA
from the AFFMS. In this respect, we note the evidence of record
indicates that on 13 Mar 12, the applicant was unable to complete
the cardio component of the FA because he injured his knee, which
resulted in an overall unsatisfactory score. We also note that
based on the medical documentation provided by the Primary Care
Manager, the applicant's commander rendered the FA invalid on
26 Jun 12. However, the Air Force office of primary responsibility
has reviewed this evidence and recommends the record not be
disturbed since the applicant did not seek immediate attention in
order to be placed on a physical profile after seeking medical
treatment. While we recognize that in accordance with the
governing instruction airman should notify their commander of an
injury/illness in a timely manner prior to score entry into the
AFFMS, i.e., within 6 days, this does not abrogate the fact the
commander acted within his authority and invalidated the contested
FA. As such, we find that his decision should be upheld.
Therefore, in view of the above, we recommend the applicants
record 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 (FA) dated 13 March 2012 be removed from the Air Force
Fitness Management System.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2012-03146 in Executive Session on 12 Feb 13, 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 11 Jul 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 18 Oct 12.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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