RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-04264
		
			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His fitness assessment (FA), dated 24 August 2012, be removed 
from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 24 August 2012, he was administered a fitness assessment at 
Minot Air Force Base.  Upon arriving at the fitness assessment 
cell (FAC), he waited in the lobby until the Physical Training 
Leader (PTL) called him into the measurement room.  Once he 
arrived in the room, he was immediately told to take off his 
shirt.  He thought this was odd since his previous testers 
always asked him to hold his shirt while being measured.

The PTL then pressed on his side to find the top of his hip.  As 
the measurement began, he noticed the tape was not straight by 
looking through the mirror.  The tape was significantly lower on 
his hip than it had been in previous measurements.  The PTL 
stated that is where his hip bone is.  The PTL then grabbed his 
hand and placed it onto his own hip bone.  

The PTL pulled the tape for the second measurement.  Again, he 
told the PTL that the tape was too low.  The PTL stated that is 
where the first tape mark is and that is where the tape is 
staying.  They discussed the situation and the PTL told him that 
he is a trained PTL and that he would determine where the top of 
the bone is located.  The same issues were present during the 
third and final measurement.  When the PTL left the room, he 
showed the fitness score sheet to a female PTL and started to 
laugh.

He left the room and immediately asked who was in charge.  He 
also requested to be re-measured to validate the accuracy of his 
measurements.  The Officer in Charge (OIC) told him that it was 
too late for another measurement as had already left the 
measuring room.  The OIC further stated if he did not agree with 
the waist measurement, he could stop the test now with a zero 
and submit an Air Force military corrections form.  He explained 
the PTL’s actions, but was told there was nothing that could be 
done. 
He left the FAC and spoke with his superintendent.  He and his 
superintendent went back to the FAC and again, spoke with the 
OIC. The OIC maintained there was nothing he could do because 
the PTLs are in charge of the test.  The OIC did confide in his 
superintendent that the FAC has been having issues with the 
measurements and that the Chief’s Group has brought the issue up 
to the Assessment Teams attention.  The OIC further stated that 
PTLs are taught to get another PTL or the OIC if an issue 
arises.  The PTL did not follow those rules and did not get 
anyone else.  The policy of getting another trained person in 
the room was implemented because the Minot fitness cell had 
several problems since the switch from civilian to military 
testers.

In his 10 years of military service, he has never failed a FA, 
nor has he had any issues with the test administrator or the 
abdominal circumference.  His past four measurements have been 
37”, 36”, 37” and 37” respectively.  How could he have possibly 
measured a 39.5” on his 24 August 2012 test when his weight for 
the past 5 years has been within 4 pounds?  This test was 
administered significantly different than any of his previous 
assessments.

In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a personal 
statement, his fitness score sheet, AFFMS print out and a letter 
from the FAC officer in charge.

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 technical sergeant. 

On 24 August 2012, the applicant participated in the contested 
FA and attained an unsatisfactory score.  Information extracted 
from the AFFMS indicates the applicant failed the abdominal 
circumference component of the contested FA.

The applicant’s last five FA results are as follows:

	Date	Composite Score	Rating	

	16 Nov 12	    95.36	Excellent
 *24 Aug 12	    13.00	Unsatisfactory
	24 Feb 12	    90.56	Excellent
	15 Apr 11	     N/A	Exempt
	15 Dec 10	    81.70	Satisfactory

*Contested Fitness Assessment


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, 
states all members will complete the abdominal circumference 
unless there is a composite exemption or, under rare 
circumstances, a component exemption determined by the EP/FPM 
upon recommendation by the provider.  It further states that the 
tester will determine final horizontal – vertical intersection 
point for landmark confirmation during the abdominal 
circumference measuring.  

The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 11 January 2013, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit C).  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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an injustice to warrant relief.  We 
considered the applicant’s complete submission and the OPR’s 
recommendation not to remove the fitness assessment score.  
However, we believe the applicant has provided sufficient 
evidence as to whether the abdominal circumference measurement 
was completed in a fair manner.  In this respect, we note the 
overall score of the contested assessment represents a 
significant regression when compared to his scores both prior 
and subsequent to the period under review.  Based on the 
foregoing, we recommend 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 APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the 
fitness assessment dated 24 August 2012, be removed from the Air 
Force Fitness Management System. 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-04264 in Executive Session on 27 June 2013 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 7 Sep 12, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 14 Dec 12, w/atchs.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jan 13.




                                                                    
Panel Chair