RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04503
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessment dated 27 Jul 12 be removed from the Air
Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
1. While performing the FA test he was told by another
individual who was being assessed to modify his form in an
unfamiliar manner. Specifically, during the sit-up portion of
his assessment he was told to hit higher on his thighs. In fear
of not having his sit-ups count, he followed the instruction and
began touching his mid-thigh to knee. He was not used to or
comfortable with this form, but continued until time expired.
2. He was only able to complete 39 out of a 42 minimum required
for his age group. He did not know how many sit-ups were
required because he has never had a score go below 90, to
include the FA in question, in which he scored a 92.40. He
believes that if he had not corrected his form during the test
that he would have passed the test.
His 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).
The applicants last five FA scores are as follows:
DATE SCORE
22 Jan 10 EXCELLENT
20 Jul 10 EXCELLENT
19 Jul 11 EXCELLENT
19 Oct 12 EXCELLENT
* 27 Jul 12 UNSATISFACTORY
*Contested FA score.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of
the Air Force, which is at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. The applicant scored a composite
score of 92.40; however, because he did not achieve the minimum
score in the sit-up component, he received an unsatisfactory
rating for his FA in question.
Further, the governing instructions states, Revised Sit-up
Verbal Instructions: The Test Administrator must read the
following instructions to all Airmen and demonstrate the proper
technique, or show the Air Force instructional video
The complete DPSIM evaluation 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 31 Mar 13 for review and comment within 30 days.
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 error or injustice. After a review
of the evidence of record and the applicants submission we
believe relief is warranted. The Board notes the comments of
the Air Force office of primary responsibility, indicating the
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof to
substantiate his claim. However, we believe he has raised
sufficient doubt regarding the contested fitness assessment. In
this respect, we took note of the Sit-up Verbal Instructions as
outlined in the governing instruction and it appears the verbal
modification the applicant received was not in accordiance with
established policy. Therefore, in view of the above and noting
the applicants history of excellent fitness levels, we
recommend the applicants record be corrected as indicated
below.
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 (FA) score dated 27 July 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-2012-04503 in Executive Session on 16 May 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Sep 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 17 Mar 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 Mar 13.
Panel Chair
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