RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05735
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His fitness assessment (FA), dated 15 November 2012, be removed
from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was injured while conducting [sic] the run portion of the
fitness assessment and notified the Unit Fitness Program Manager
(UFPM). The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) entered the
unsatisfactory result prior to his UFPM having the opportunity
to ask them to hold the score until he was seen by a medical
provider.
After completing the assessment, he immediately scheduled an
appointment with a medical provider. He was diagnosed with a
lower leg injury. As such, the FA score should be invalid.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides the DA Form
3349, Physical Profile.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, 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 master sergeant.
A resume of the applicants FA results are as follows:
Date
Composite Score
Rating
19 Feb 13
87.75
Satisfactory
*15 Nov 12
35.10
Unsatisfactory
12 Apr 12
75.10
Satisfactory
1 Sep 11
80.70
Satisfactory
14 Jul 11
71.60
Unsatisfactory
29 Dec 10
83.00
Satisfactory
* Contested FAs
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this case are
contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility which is at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. The applicant took his FA on
15 November 2012, scoring a composite score of 35.10,
unsatisfactory. Immediately following the FA, he scheduled an
appointment for treatment at the military treatment facility
(MTF) and was diagnosed with an injury to his lower leg. He was
placed on a medical waiver exempting him from the run component
of the FA; however, the waiver cleared him for the walk, sit-up
and push-up component of the FA.
AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, states if an airman becomes
injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all
required components, he or she will have the option of being
evaluated at the MTF, but his or her test will count unless
rendered invalid by the Unit Commander.
The applicant did obtain medical attention following his FA;
however, there is no indication the commander invalidated the
FA. There is also no evidence to support invalidating the
entire assessment.
The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, 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 22 March 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice to warrant
removal of the contested FA in its entirety. In view of the
above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
basis upon which to recommend favorable consideration of his
request to remove the contested FA from the AFFMS.
4. Notwithstanding the above determination, we believe some
relief is warranted. Based on the evidence provided, we believe
the applicant was injured during the FA and this injury had a
direct impact on his ability to pass the cardio component of the
FA. Therefore, we recommend the applicants records be
corrected only to the extent 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
cardio component of the Fitness Assessment dated 15 November
2012, be amended to reflect exempt in the Air Force Fitness
Management System.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-05735 in Executive Session on 4 September 2013
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the record, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Dec 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 7 Mar 13, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Mar 13.
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