RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04203
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 30 Mar 12, 11 Jun 12, and 14 Jun 12, Fitness Assessments
(FAs) be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System
(AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
1. His abdominal circumference was measured by an Air Force
member during the transition between civilian and military
testers. The tape measurement seemed inaccurate at the time,
but he did not contest it. Additionally, his weight has
remaining the same for the last five years, but resulted in
three different measurements.
2. He has been prescribed medications for high blood pressure,
which have negatively impacted his ability to perform the cardio
portion of the FA.
3. His 14 Jun 12 FA took place within the 42 days after his
previous FA failure in violation of AFI 36-2905, Fitness.
Because his officer performance report (OPR) was about to close
out, he felt compelled to take the test inside the 42 days so as
not to get a referral OPR.
4. There is an inherent un fairness in the FA test for larger
framed Air Force personnel. He has a mosomorph frame with a 40
inch hip measurement; he is big boned and far from being fat.
His waist meausurement over the last ten years has nearly always
measured 40 inches.
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 major (O-4).
On 30 Mar 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA,
attaining a composite score of 41.00, which constituted an
unsatisfactory assessment.
On 11 Jun 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA,
attaining a composite score of 65.70, which constituted an
unsatisfactory assessment.
On 14 Jun 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA,
attaining a composite score of 73.10, which constituted an
unsatisfactory assessment.
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, noting the applicant has not
demonstrated a clear error or injustice. The applicant contends
that he participated in the 14 Jun 12 FA inside the 42 days
prescribed by the AFI 36-2905, which requires a commanders
approval to retest within 42 days of a previous FA failure.
However, his statement indicates that after having a discussion
with his commander, he decided to take the 14 Jun 12 FA in hopes
of passing prior to the close out of his pending OPR.
Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude the applicant
volunteered to retest and the commander did in fact approve the
re-assessment in accordance with AFI 36-2905. As for his
remaining contentions, AFI 36-2905 indicates that abdominal fat
is an independent risk factor for disease; therefore, the
abdominal circumference evaluation is used in the FA. A waist
measurement of more than 39 incheas is indicative of a high risk
of current and future disease in males, regardless of age or
height. While the applicants calim that his large frame limits
his ability to obtain a satisfacorty measurement, the guidance
maintains larger AC measurement are indicators of potential
health risks; as such, DoD has authorized the AC meausruement as
a means to meet the body composition requirement.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments,
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 Feb 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-2012-04203 in Executive Session on 23 Apr 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-04203 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 22 Jan 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Feb 13.
Panel Chair
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