RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05001
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 8 Dec 11 Fitness Assessment (FA) be corrected in the Air
Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The testing Physical Training Leader (PTL) ignored the guidance
in AFI 36-2905 regarding considerations for temperature and wind
speed.
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 Reserve in
the grade of master sergeant (E-7).
On 8 Dec 11, the applicant participated in the contested FA,
attaining a composite score of 75.20, which constituted an
unsatisfactory assessment due to failing to meet the minimum
requirement in the cardiorespiratory endurance component of the
FA. The minimum run time for a male at the age of the applicant
is between 14:26 and 14:52 seconds. The applicants run time
was 15:04.
In accordance with Air Force Guidance Memorandum (AFGM) 2.1 for
AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, dated 1 Jul 11, paragraph 19(a),
Cold Stress temperatures must be > 20 degrees F with wind < 15
mph sustained, < 20 mph gusting. This guidance supersedes
guidelines established in AFI 36-2905 (dated 1 Jul 10),
paragraph A8.2.14.
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, indicating the FA was conducted
IAW AFI 36-2905, AFGM 2.1, which was applicable at the time of
the applicants assessment. The applicant provided an excerpt
from AFI 36-2905, dated 1 Jul 10, in support of his contention
that the temperature was below the minimum allowable for
conducting the FA. However, the guidance in effect at the time
of the contested FA was AFGM 2.1, dated 1 Jul 11, in which
paragraph 19(a) states, Cold Stress temperatures must be > 20
degrees F with wind < 15 mph sustained, < 20 mph gusting. This
guidance supersedes the guidance dated 1 Jul 10 cited by the
applicant. Additionally, on the date and time of the
applicants FA, the temperature recorded was 30 degrees
Fahrenheit, well above the cold stress temperature. Wind speeds
were between 8.1 and 9.2 mph, well under the 15 mph guidelines.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments,
is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANTS REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 11 Jan 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-2012-05001 in Executive Session on 13 Jun 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Oct 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 3 Jan 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jan 13.
Panel Chair
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