RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03969
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 14 Aug 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While performing the sit-up portion of his FA, he noticed some
back pain that worsened as he progressed through the test. If
he had not been in pain, he may have met the minimum requirement
on the sit-up component and passed his overall assessment.
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 Regular Air Force in
the grade of senior airman (E-4).
On 14 Aug 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA,
attaining a composite score of 67.50, which constituted an
unsatisfactory assessment.
On 15 Aug 12, the applicant reported to the Military Treatment
Facility (MTF) for lower back pain. The medical provider
diagnosed him with likely low back strain and prescribed rest
and pain medication.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating the applicant failed to
demonstrate a clear error or injustice. The applicant felt pain
at the onset of his FA but continued the assessment. In
accordance with AFI 36-2905, AFGM 5, paragraph 10, 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 MTF but his/her test will still count unless
rendered invalid by the Unit Commander. The applicant should
have notified the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) of his injury
and discontinued the FA. He would have been directed to the MTF
for evaluation and his commander would have had the option to
invalidate the assessment, if the MTF was able to validate his
injury. The applicant has provided no evidence indicating he
requested to discontinue the FA to seek medical care. The MTF
has provided no documentation indicating the applicant should
have been exempt from any component of th FA.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments,
is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANTS 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
(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 the Air Force office of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
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-2012-03969 in Executive Session on 13 Jun 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 5 Apr 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Apr 13.
Panel Chair
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