RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04056 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

The cardio component of the Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 
31 October 2011, be declared exempt, or in the alternative, the 
entire FA be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management 
System (AFFMS). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He had an existing/undiagnosed medical condition that precluded 
him from successfully completing the contested FA. 

 

During the contested FA, he had to stop running and walk several 
times. He could not catch his breath during the cardio portion 
of the FA. As a result, he failed the assessment. 

 

He was sent to his primary care manager for a medical evaluation 
which included a stress test. During the last portion of the 
evaluation, the doctor noted abnormality with his heart while 
trying to recover from exercise. The abnormality prompted heart 
catherization surgery. It was noted that he had Intra 
Myocardial Bridge and he was placed on Isobide, Norvasc and 
Micardis to open his arteries for better blood flow. 

 

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 in the grade 
of senior master sergeant. 

 

On 30 October 2011, he obtained an overall unsatisfactory 
composite score on the contested FA, with an overall score of 
74.40. He scored 42.30 on the cardio component, 15.10 on the 
abdominal circumference measurement, 10 on the push-up component 
and 7 on the sit-up component. 

 


On 27 September 2012, AFPC/DPSIM requested additional 
information from the applicant. Specifically, a copy of his 
signed FA score sheet and the signed fitness questionnaire for 
the FA in question. They also request the AF Form 469, Duty 
Limiting Report, AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and 
Intervention Processing, indicating he had a preexisting 
condition that contributed to his fitness assessment failure and 
his AF Form 422, Physical Profile Serial Report, documenting his 
limitations/exemptions. The applicant did not provide the 
requested documentation. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial since the applicant has not 
demonstrated a clear error or injustice. 

 

In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, exemptions are 
designed to categorize members as unable or unavailable to train 
or test for reasons beyond the control of the member or 
commander. The commander, in consultation with the Exercise 
Physiologist and the Fitness Program Manager, may grant members 
an exemption from aerobic exercise and muscle fitness components 
of the assessment based on medical recommendations in accordance 
with paragraph 4.2, for a limited time period. The evidence 
provided by the applicant did not include medical provider 
recommended exemptions for the cardio component. 

 

The applicant did not provide evidence that reflects the 
commander’s determination to exempt a component. Per the AFGM 
5, if an airman becomes injured or ill during the FA, he/she 
will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment 
Facility (MTF) whether the FA was completed or not. Before 
departing the test location, airmen must notify the FAC of the 
presence of an illness or injury. If the medical evaluation 
validates the illness or injury and provides supporting medical 
documentation, the Unit Commander may invalidate the FA results 
by notifying the FAC in writing. If the FA is invalidated, the 
airman will be required to retest on all non-exempt FA 
components within five duty days from the original FA test date. 
If an AF Form 422 is required, an additional five days will be 
allowed for the AF Form 422 to be generated and provided. The 
original FA will count unless rendered invalid by the unit 
commander. Airmen should notify their commander within the one 
duty day of the FA regarding the injury or illness to ensure 
communication regarding test validity with the MTF and FAC staff 
occurs prior to score entry in AFFMS. 

 

The FAC must also review the Fitness Screening Questionnaire 
prior to allowing any member to conduct an official FA and 
forwards any high-risk response to the MTF. If a member has a 


component exemption, an AF Form 422 must be provided to the 
member by the MTF. The applicant failed to provide a copy of 
the AF Form 469, AF Form 422 or the AF Form 108, indicating that 
he had a preexisting condition that contributed to his FA 
failure on 31 October 2011. 

 

The complete 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 8 February 2013, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received 
no response. 

 

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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 injustice. After a thorough 
review of the evidence presented, we are not persuaded that the 
fitness assessment is erroneous or unjust as recorded. As such, 
we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force 
office of responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for 
our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an 
error or injustice. In the absence of persuasive evidence to the 
contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the 
relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2012-04056 in Executive Session on 16 May 2013 under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-04056 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Aug 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit C. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 14 Jan 14, w/atch. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Feb 13. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair