RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03856
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 28 Feb 11 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He chose to meet his deployment commitment rather than cancel it
to retest for the failed FA. During the cardio portion of the
test he sprained his ankle, but continued the test and failed.
He immediately went to the clinic and was put on crutches until
he deployed on 14 Mar 11. After seeing the doctor he called his
First Sergeant and asked what he needed to do to ensure he
didnt miss the scheduled deployment. He was told he needed a
valid FA in order to deploy whether it was a pass or fail, if he
was put on a physical profile (DD Form 422, Physical Profile
Serial Report) he would not be able to deploy, and that his
failed FA would be taken care of, so he chose to deploy rather
than cancel his deployment commitment to retake the FA. Upon
returning from his deployment, his new First Sergeant told him
the failed FA had not been taken care of, and he received a
Letter of Reprimand (LOR) with Unfavorable Information File
(UIF) from his commander.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of
Staff Sergeant (E-5) during the matter under review.
The applicant was rendered a referral Enlisted Performance
Report (EPR) for the period 15 Sep 11 through 15 Aug 12 on which
he was assessed as Does Not Meet standards in the areas of
Standards, Conduct, Character and Military Bearing and
Fitness.
The applicants last six FA results:
Date
Composite Score
Rating
29 Jun 12
71.30
Unsatisfactory
15 Dec 11
92.50
Excellent*
14 Mar 11
Exempt
Exempt
28 Feb 11
71.60
Unsatisfactory
9 Sep 10
75.90
Unsatisfactory
5 Aug 10
57.70
Unsatisfactory
* Exempt from cardio portion of test
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility, which is included at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request to
remove the FA score in question. AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program,
AF Guidance Memorandum 10, states If an Airman becomes injured
or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required
components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at
the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her test will still
count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander. If the
medical evaluation validates the illness/injury, the Unit
Commander may invalidate the test results. The Airman will then
be required to retest within five days or when capable based on
the recommendations of the medical provider and the Exercise
Physiologist (EP). If an AF Form 422 is required an
additional seven days will be allowed for the form to be
generated and provided. The applicant refused to be placed on
an AF Form 422 and accepted the FA failure instead of following
the guidance.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment,
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 1 Oct 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As
of this date, no response has been received by this office
(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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of AFPC/DPSIM and adopt its rationale as the
basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim
of an error of injustice. While the Board notes the medical
documentation indicating the applicant sprained his ankle during
the cardio portion of the FA in question, the applicant did not
submit any verification from a medical provider indicating his
medical condition was the cause of his FA failure, or from his
commander requesting the results from FA in question be removed
from his record. Therefore, 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2012-03856 in Executive Session on 11 Apr 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03856 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 19 Sep 12, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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