RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-03370

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her fitness assessment (FA), dated 15 July 2012 be removed from 
the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) and she be 
allowed to repeat the assessment.  

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

1.  She used the AFFMS calculator on the official portal to 
assist her in training and setting goals.  Before 15 July 2012, 
she decreased her abdominal circumference from 36.5 to 33.0.  
When she entered her height, weight, walk time, heart rate, sit-
ups and push-ups into the calculator she received a composite 
score of 80.00.  On assessment day she met all her preset goals 
but the composite score was 73.9.  The two values were not even 
close.  

2.  With the high importance the Air Force (AF) places on 
practicing for the assessment and knowing what is needed to pass 
the assessment, the fitness calculator should have an accurate 
option to estimate composite scores.  If her composite score was 
close to 75 she would have known that she needed to do more to 
be sure of a passing score.  

3.  She is not asking to receive a passing score.  She just 
wants a chance to retake the assessment with a correct 
understanding of the score she needs in order to pass the 
assessment.  The number of failures is of high importance and 
she would like to have the 15 July 2012, score removed from the 
AFFMS and the opportunity to retake the assessment as soon as 
possible.  She has been working hard for a passing score and is 
confident that she can retake the assessment during her Unit 
Training Assembly (UTA) and pass.  

4.  The Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) personnel informed her 
that submitting a DD Form 149is the only method for contesting 
the fitness assessment.  She has the full support of her unit 
with respect to retesting.  

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 Reserve in 
the grade of Captain, O-3.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  DPSIM states that on 5 September 
2012, a memorandum was sent to the applicant requesting 
additional documentation be submitted, within 30 days, to 
substantiate her claim.  Specifically, a copy of her fitness 
assessment score sheet for the fitness assessment dated 15 July 
2012.  The applicant provided a copy of her previously submitted 
AFFMS fitness calculator composite score as well as a copy of 
her fitness history.  

DPSIM further states that after reviewing the applicant’s 
scores, her overall composite score received on 15 July 2012 is 
correct. When she entered her height, weight, walk time, heart 
rate, sit-ups and push-ups into the AFFMS calculator, she did 
not change the default age in the system to her specific age.  

The complete AFPC/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 5 November 2012 for review and comment within 30 
days (Exhibit C).  To date, a response has not been received.  

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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.  After 
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the 
applicant's contentions, we are not persuaded the contested FA 
composite score is in error or unjust.  The AFFMS fitness 
calculator composite score, to which the applicant trained, as 
well as a copy of her fitness history are noted.  However we 
agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force 
office of primary responsibility that the composite score of the 
contested FA accurately reflects the calculations of the 
applicant’s height, weight, walk time, heart rate, abdominal 
circumference, sit-ups and push-ups in combination with her 
specific age on the date of her FA.  In view of the above and 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 16 April 2013, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

		, Panel Chair
      , Member
		, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR 
Docket Number BC-2012-03370:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 18 July 2012, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 17 October 2012, 
w/atchs
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 November 2012.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair


AFBCMR
1500 West Perimeter Road, Suite 3700
Joint Base Andrews NAF Washington, MD 20762




Dear:

	Reference your application submitted under the provisions of AFI 36-2603 (Section 1552, 
10 USC), AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03370. 

	After careful consideration of your application and military records, the Board determined 
that the evidence you presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice.  
Accordingly, the Board denied your application.

	You have the right to submit newly discovered relevant evidence for consideration by the 
Board.  In the absence of such additional evidence, a further review of your application is not 
possible.

	BY DIRECTION OF THE PANEL CHAIR




				                                   
				                                   Chief Examiner
				                                   Air Force Board for Correction
				                                   of Military Records

Attachment:
Record of Board Proceedings







 

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