RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03846
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 27 Jun 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) score be removed from the
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His score for the run portion of the FA was incorrectly
recorded. His score was 12:19 and not 13:34 as recorded.
During the FA in question he ran alongside fellow a airman for
four laps and passed him on the fifth lap. Upon crossing the
finish line he heard the timekeeper state 12 minutes but could
not make out the seconds. The airman indicates the applicant
completed the run portion of the FA ahead of his 12:59 run time.
Also, the applicant activated the run tracker application on his
cell phone within ten seconds of starting the run and the stats
reflect he had a run time of 12:11 on 27 Jun 12.
He cooled down for a moment after completing his run but noticed
another airman struggling to complete their last lap. He again
entered the track to provide support to the airman in completing
the run by running with the airman and when they crossed the
finish line the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) personnel
incorrectly recorded his time as 13:34. He informed the FAC
personnel that his run time was not accurate and requested to
see the log sheet. His run time of 12:19 was lined through and
replaced with 13:34. He was told the 12:19 was recorded in the
wrong place and was corrected with the 13:34. Also, a FAC staff
member informed him that they remembered him reentering the
track and did not record the time of the second airman as his
time.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in
the rank of technical sergeant (E-6).
On 27 Jun 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA
attaining a cardio time of 13:34, abdominal circumference
measurement of 36 inches, and was exempt from push-up and sit-
ups. His overall score was 74.13. The minimum passing score for
an FA is 75.00.
Under the provisions of AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, the
service member signs the score sheet upon completion of the FA
acknowledging the results of the FA.
On 12 Sep 12, AFPC/DPSIM requested the applicant provide
additional documentation to substantiate his claim;
specifically, a signed memorandum by fitness test administrators
attesting to what occurred during the run portion of the FA in
question.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. Although the applicant provided a
witness statement indicating he completed his run before 12:59,
DPSIM cannot validate this against the FAC's log as the log does
not indicate which runner was the witness, nor does it reflect
anyone finishing the run with a time of 12:59. The closest
participant finished the run at 13:04; while it is possible the
witness's run was officially recorded as 13:04, there is no way
to confirm this. Nor is there any way to confirm the validity of
the timing information on the GPS printout.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 19 Apr 13, for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 an error or injustice. The
applicant contends the cardio component score for his 27 Jun 12
fitness assessment (FA) was incorrectly recorded. After a
thorough review of the applicants complete submission, we
believe that a preponderance of the evidence indicates that
corrective action is warranted. In this respect, we note the
applicant has provided a supporting statement from a fellow
participant indicating the time recorded for the applicant must
be erroneous as the applicant completed the run in close
proximity to the witness who attained a passing score. While we
note the comments of AFPC/DPSIM indicating that it is not
possible to know for sure if the applicants score was
incorrectly recorded, we find the supporting statement and copy
of the excerpt from the fitness assessment cell (FAC) entry log
sufficient to support the applicants version of the events in
question and find it reasonable to conclude the applicants time
was erroneously re-recorded when he ventured back onto the track
after completing his FA to help another Airman do the same.
Therefore, to preclude the possibility of an injustice to the
applicant, we recommend that his records 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 the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his
Fitness Assessment, dated 27 Jun 12, be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03846 in Executive Session on 13 Jun 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the record as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Jul 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 9 Apr 13, /atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Apr 13.
Panel Chair
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