RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05745
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 16 Oct 12, be removed from the
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Due to food poisoning, he became ill during the cardio component
of his FA. He requested to be retested within five days but was
denied and informed no option existed to do a complete retest.
He was not given the option to be evaluated at the Medical
Treatment Facility (MTF) or to have his commander invalidate his
FA results.
His FA was administered at a location where the altitude was
6,000 feet; however, he was only given one week to acclimate to
the higher altitude.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of AFI
36-2905, Fitness Program; FA history report and Standard Forms
600, Chronological Record of Medical Care.
The applicants 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 captain.
The following is a summary of the applicants previous FA scores:
Date Cardio AC (in) Push- Sit- Composite Fitness
Results Score Ups Ups Score Score Level
10/12 21.70 17.00 9.50 8.70 56.90 Unsat
10/11 53.70 20.00 9.40 8.50 91.60 Excellent
10/10 56.60 20.00 9.50 9.40 95.50 Excellent
4/10 42.00 30.00 8.75 8.50 89.25 Good
5/09 43.50 30.00 10.00 10.00 93.50 Excellent
5/08 45.00 30.00 10.00 10.00 95.00 Excellent
6/07 40.50 30.00 10.00 8.25 88.75 Good
7/06 42.00 30.00 10.00 10.00 92.00 Excellent
10/05 42.00 30.00 10.00 8.75 90.75 Excellent
6/05 Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states that in accordance
with AFI 36-2905, 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 MTF but his/her
test will still count unless rendered invalid by the unit
commander. Further, if the medical evaluation validates the
illness/injury, the unit commander may invalidate the test
results. The airman will then be required to retest within five
duty days or when capable based on the recommendations of the
medical provider/Medical Liaison Officer (MLO) and the Exercise
Physiologist (EP).
The illness/injury ruling would only apply if the applicant was
incapable of completing the cardio component because of the
illness/injury. Since he elected to complete the cardio
component, he eliminated this option. Even though he did seek
medical attention regarding his illness; the medical evaluation
was not completed within the five days IAW AFI 36-2905, which
resulted in his commanders not having the authority to
invalidate his FA within the established guidelines.
The applicant contends he requested to retest within five days;
however, the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) was not authorized to
administer a retest.
Had the applicant discontinued the cardio component of the FA
when he fell ill, he would have been briefed on the option to
seek medical attention, which would (or could) have resulted in
his commander invalidating the FA and allowing him to retest.
Lastly, they could not validate the applicant was reassigned
from a duty location that was at sea level to the higher
elevation location. He did not provide any supporting
documentation to indicate a transition occurred, such as
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Temporary Duty (TDY)
orders.
The complete DPSIM evaluation 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 27 Sep 13, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). As of this date, this office had not received a
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. 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
and adopt its rationale as the basis of our conclusion that 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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 BC-2012-05745 in
Executive Session on 17 Dec 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-05745 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 Oct 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 15 Sep 13.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Sep 13.
Panel Chair
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