RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05629
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 5 Sep 12, be removed from the
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was not measured properly by the Fitness Assessment Cell
(FAC) personnel, resulting in her not achieving a passing score.
She told the FAC member that her height and weight measurements
were not correct; however, her measurements were not retaken.
She was re-measured a week later by a different FAC member
[witnessed by the Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM)], and her
measurements were, height (66 inches) and waist (30.5 inches).
In support of her request, the applicant provides copies of her
AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, FAC Score Card
sheets, Fitness Calculator printouts, Report of Individual
Fitness Sheet, a letter to her commander, and a Memorandum from
the FAC.
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 Regular Air Force in
the grade of master sergeant.
The applicants last five FA scores are as follows:
DATE COMPOSITE SCORE FITNESS LEVEL
* 5 Sep 12 74.89 UNSATISFACTORY
29 Feb 12 84.33 SATISFACTORY
31 Aug 11 84.33 SATISFACTORY
28 Jan 11 96.67 EXCELLENT
19 May 10 91.67 EXCELLENT
*Contested FA score.
Air Force Instruction 36-2905, Fitness Program, Air Force
Guidance Memorandum 4, Paragraph 7d states that The tester will
take the circumference measurement three times and record each
measurement rounding down to the nearest one half inch. The
tester will add the tree closest measurements, divide by three,
and round down to the nearest one half inch. The tester will
record this value as the abdominal circumference (AC)
measurement.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states that the applicant
has not provided sufficient evidence that would indicate the
5 Sep 12 AC measurement did not comply with the Air Force
Instruction. The fact that the subsequent measurements were
lower does not invalidate the 5 Sep measurement.
The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
She contested her height and waist measurements with the male
FAC member who conducted the measurements; however, there was
only one other FAC member present at the time and he was taping,
weighing, and measuring male testers.
She understands that waist measurements can fluctuate depending
on who takes the measurement, how much a person weighs, and
other variable factors. Although her weight fluctuated by two
pounds, she does not believe that was a sufficient enough weight
loss to achieve a 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch decrease in AC.
An adults height normally does not change in a one to two week
span. Her normal height is 66 inches.
The memorandum from the FAC noncommissioned officer in charge
(NCOIC) states that All FAC personnel have been properly
trained to perform testing over all components of the FA, but
are inclined to make mistakes. The memorandum also verifies
that she did complain to the FAC tester, and that she was not
directed to the NCOIC or any other FAC personnel to have the
issue resolved.
Had proper procedures been followed and she was re-measured when
she questioned her AC and height measurements, she believes she
absolutely would have passed her FA.
Based on the documented inconsistencies in her height and weight
measurements over a two-week period from 519 Sep 12, and the
memorandum from the FAC, she respectfully requests that the FA
failure be removed from the AFFMS.
The applicant's complete response is at 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting
corrective action. After careful consideration of the evidence
of record and the applicants complete submission, we find it
sufficient to grant relief. We note the office of primary
responsibility recommends denial based on the fact the applicant
did not provide sufficient evidence that would indicate the 5
Sep 12 abdominal circumference (AC) measurement, was not in
compliance with appropriate guidance. However, the applicant
provides a memorandum from the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC)
NCOIC, stating that had the applicants complaint been directed
to the NCOIC or any of the FAC personnel at the time it
occurred, it could have been resolved immediately. Therefore,
in view of the above and in the interest of justice, we find the
evidence sufficient to grant the requested relief and recommend
the records be corrected as indicated below.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issue involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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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 her
Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 5 Sep 12, 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-2012-05629 in Executive Session on 17 Sep 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 3 Dec 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 28 Jan 13, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 14 Mar 13, w/atch.
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