RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2012-03563
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 10 August 2012, be removed
from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The one-mile walk test guidelines do not address the importance
of the heart rate. The guidance exclusively addresses the
walking pace, indicating the score is based on the best effort
that is defined as walking the mile as quickly as possible.
This negatively impacted her final score. Walking the mile as
quickly as possible increased her walking time from the trained
16 minutes to 14:36 minutes, increasing her heart rate from 120
to 164, resulting in a below satisfactory score.
The applicants 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 major (O-4).
The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicants
military service record, are contained in the evaluation
provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility at
Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states that in accordance
with (IAW) Air Force Instructions (AFI) 36-2905, Attachment
15.3.1, the member is required to walk the 1.0-mile (1609
meters) as quickly as possible. The member must walk, but not
run, keeping at least one foot in contact with the ground at all
times. Attachment 15.3.2 also indicates to record the members
heart rate immediately upon the completion of the mile by
reading the value from the heart rate monitor.
The applicant provided an Air Force Form 422, Notification of
Air Force Members Qualification Status, dated 26 July 2012,
indicating she was cleared for abdominal circumference, pushups,
crunches [sic], and the 1.0 mile walk. On 10 August 2012, she
tested on the approved components only, and scored
unsatisfactorily with a composite score of 69.70. The contested
FA was completed IAW AFI 36-2905.
The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The DPSIM advisory opinion is based on obsolete guidance. The
current guidance is Air Force Guidance Memorandum for AFI 36-
2905, Fitness Program, dated 26 June 2012. This guidance
supersedes guidelines established in AFI 36-2905, dated 1 July
2010, Paragraph A15.3.1. The current guidance includes revised
verbal instructions for the sit-up and push-up components of the
FA. However, IAW the Air Force Fitness management website, a
satisfactory score for the one-mile walk is to maintain a heart
rate and walk at a pace based on your age and weight.
Without clear, concise, and accurate verbal instructions,
success will be hindered. She is confident that the data
provided confirms the current one-mile walk guidelines
misrepresent the intent of the one-mile walk and do not address
the full criteria necessary for a passing score.
The applicants complete rebuttal is at Exhibit E.
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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. We note the applicant
is requesting her FA, dated 10 August 2012, be voided based on
her contention that the one-mile walk verbal instructions should
contain verbiage concerning maintaining heart rate; however, we
find no evidence of error that occurred in the way the FA was
administered or that the applicant was treated differently than
any other member similarly situated. Therefore, in the absence
of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend
granting the relief sought in this application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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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-2012-03563 in Executive Session on 13 June 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03563:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 20 Aug 12, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Aug 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 14 Sep 12, w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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