RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04864 

 

 COUNSEL: 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her 15 Apr 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and 
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She was unjustly given an unsatisfactory FA score for being a 
“No Show” at the 15 Apr 12 testing, even though she had a 
medical condition which should have prevented her from taking 
the abdominal circumference (AC) portion. She exercised due 
diligence to obtain a documented medical prognosis for her 
medical condition. Since 15 Apr 12, she twice attempted to 
accomplish her annual FA. On 30 Apr 12, FA testing was 
cancelled due to sustained high winds. On 6 May 12, she passed 
with a score of 82.6 percent. She kept her group commander 
informed; however, she has not been supported by the group 
commander since 19 Apr 12. She filed an Equal Opportunity (EO) 
formal complaint on 13 Sep 12, claiming unfair, preferential 
treatment/non-sexual harassment. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of 
lieutenant colonel (Lt Col/0-5) during the matter under review. 

 

On 15 Apr 12, the applicant had her AC measured as the first 
step of her FA, but failed to complete the remainder of the FA. 

 

On 23 Apr 12, her primary care physician diagnosed her as having 
a large ovarian cyst and premenstrual disorder, and noted that 
she should be exempt from the AC portion of the FA. 

 


On 24 Apr 12, the applicant received an AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status, 
restricting her from taking the body composition portion of 
the FA. 

 

On 19 Jun 12, the applicant received a Letter of Counseling from 
her Deputy Group Commander for receiving an unsatisfactory FA 
score on 15 Apr 12 and for “fitness testing integrity issues.” 

 

The applicant’s last five FA results: 

 

Date 

Composite Score 

Rating 

6 May 12 

82.63 

Satisfactory* 

15 Apr 12 

9.60 

Unsatisfactory 

5 Apr 11 

79.80 

Satisfactory 

11 Mar 10 

90.50 

Excellent 

22 Oct 09 

81.00 

Good 



* Exempt from the Abdominal Circumference portion of test 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of 
primary responsibility, which are included at Exhibits C and D. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
remove the FA score in question. On the date of the FA, the 
applicant’s abdominal circumference was measured at 37 inches, 
which was 1.5 inches over the maximum allowed for Airmen in her 
age and gender group. The applicant did not complete the 
cardio, push-up, or sit-up components on that day. Nothing in 
the evidence provided by the member indicates why she did not 
complete the FA on the date scheduled. The applicant did not 
mention the pre-existing condition in her Fitness Screening 
Questionnaire (FSQ), dated 19 Mar 12, and there is no evidence 
to show she mentioned her medical condition to her Fitness 
Assessment Cell (FAC) prior to the FA. On 17 and 18 April 12, 
the applicant was seen by her Primary Care Provider for OB-GYN 
concerns and was diagnosed with premenstrual disorder and 
provided a clinical summary excusing her from the abdominal 
circumference component of the FA. On 24 Apr 12, the applicant 
was provided an AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s 
Qualification Status, which indicated she was not cleared to 
take the body composition portion of the FA. AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, AF Guidance Memorandum 10, states “If an Airman 
becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete 
all required components, he/she will have the option of being 
evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her 
test will still count unless rendered invalid by the Unit 
Commander.” While the evidence does show the applicant had a 
medical condition that may have precluded her from passing the 


FA, the AFI gives the authority to the commander to validate or 
invalidate the FA. The applicant’s commander did not invalidate 
her FA. Therefore, the FA was completed in accordance with the 
governing regulation. This office cannot comment on the equal 
opportunity claim. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, 
is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/JA recommends denial, indicating there is no error or 
injustice. The applicant filed an EO Complaint on 13 Sep 12; 
however, she does not indicate how she may have been harassed or 
discriminated against, nor does she provide evidence of any 
result(s) of that complaint. As with any AFBCMR applicant, the 
burden of proving an error or injustice lies with the applicant. 
The applicant has not submitted evidence that establishes she 
experienced any “unfair harassment” that caused an error in her 
FA records. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/JA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant’s counsel on 24 Jun 12 for review and comment within 
30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office (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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took 
notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of 
injustice. While the Board notes the applicant filed an Equal 
Opportunity complaint for harassment, she provided no 
documentation to indicate that her assertion of harassment was 
validated by competent authority. In addition, the Board notes 
that on 19 Jun 12, the applicant’s leadership issued her a 
Letter of Counseling (LOC) for “fitness testing integrity 
issues.” 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-2012-04864 in Executive Session on 18 Jul 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

 The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

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

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 26 Dec 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/JA, dated 11 Jan 13. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jun 13. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair