RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04530
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_____________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her 11 September 2012 Fitness Assessment (FA) score be declared
void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System
(AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The number of sit-ups she performed during the contested FA were
inaccurately counted. The monitor/counter was making numerous
adjustments to the way she was sitting which affected her
properly counting the number of sit-ups performed. The Physical
Training Leader (PTL) noted this during the assessment and
advocated on her behalf to the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC)
staff, but to no avail.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant currently serves on extended active duty as a
member of the Air National Guard (ANG) in the grade of master
sergeant (E-7).
On 11 September 2012, the applicant participated in the
contested FA. She attained a composite score of 32.50 after
receiving the following component scores: abdominal
circumference 20.00 points, push-ups 8.20 points, sit-ups
4.30 points, and cardio 0.00 points.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described 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 has
presented no clear evidence of an error or injustice. While the
applicant has provided a copy of her signed fitness assessment
score sheet, a signed memo from her chain of command, and a memo
outlining the facts and circumstances of her contested FA, she
ultimately chose to self-terminate her test, resulting in the
contested failure.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment,
is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
She was told that her signature on the fitness assessment score
sheet was to document that she had self-terminated the test.
She would not have signed the form if she had known it was
agreeing to the validity of the test. She reiterates that the
manner in which the counter let go of her feet and readjusted
several times while she was performing her sit-ups caused her
sit-ups to be mis-counted. She argues that the counters
actions were so disruptive that she could not recover. As a
senior non-commissioned officer, she would take personal
accountability if the test outcome was due to her own error or
shortcoming. Her command has shown their belief in her and the
necessity to have the contested FA score removed from AFFMS.
A complete copy of the applicants response is at Exhibit E.
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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. The applicant
contends that she was unable to attain the minimum number of
sit-ups due to the manner in which the contested fitness
assessment (FA) was administered. We note the comments of the
Air Force Office of primary responsibility indicating the
applicant provided no clear evidence of an error or injustice;
however, we believe a preponderance of the evidence indicates
that corrective action is warranted. In this respect, we note
the unequivocal support of the applicants commander and rating
chain indicating that while the applicants FA failure was
attributable to her decision to terminate the FA, she only did
so because she was unable to attain the minimum number of sit-
ups for an overall passing score due to the manner in which the
sit-up component of the test was administered. Although the
physical training leader (PTL) noted this discrepancy during the
assessment and advocated in the applicants behalf, the fitness
assessment cell (FAC) staff was unable to resolve the situation
at the scene. In our view, the applicant did everything she
should have done to attempt to resolve the situation during the
contested FA. Therefore, in view of the above, we recommend the
applicants 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 the APPLICANT be corrected to show that her
11 September 2012 Fitness Assessment be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-04530 in Executive Session on 13 June 2013, 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 13 September 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 11 October 2012,
w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 October 2012.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 5 November 2012,
w/atchs.
Panel Chair
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