RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00963
XXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 7 May 12 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Due to kidney stones, he was unable to complete the sit-up component of the contested FA, which precluded him from obtaining an overall satisfactory rating.
In support of the appeal, the applicant provides an AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, completed 1 Jun 12 by his medical provider, indicating he had a medical condition that precluded the achievement of a passing fitness score.
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 Senior Airmen (E-4).
On 7 May 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained an unsatisfactory score. Information extracted from the AFFMS indicates the applicant failed to complete the sit-up component of the contested FA. The minimum requirement for his age is 42 sit-ups and he successfully completed 41, which caused the unsatisfactory score.
The applicants last five FA results are as follows:
Date
Composite Score
Rating
5 Apr 13
90.40
Excellent
16 Jan 13
78.40
Unsatisfactory
14 Jun 12
100.00
Excellent
*7 May 12
88.70
Unsatisfactory
8 Feb 12
79.90
Unsatisfactory
* Contested FA
In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, to determine overall fitness the Air Force uses an overall composite fitness score and minimum scores per three component areas: Aerobic Fitness (1.5 mile run), Body Composition (abdominal circumference measurement), and Muscular Fitness (number of push-ups and sit-ups completed within one minute each). Military members receive a composite score on a 0 to 100 scale based on the following maximum component scores: 60 points for aerobic, 20 points for body composition, 10 points for push-ups and 10 points for sit-ups. To determine individual composite fitness scores the Air Force uses age and gender specific fitness score charts. An unsatisfactory is a composite score less than 75 and/or one or more component minimums are not met.
On 15 Nov 13, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) denied a similar request since there was insufficient evidence to support his claim.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request and states, in part, that after a thorough review of the documentation he has provided, there is insufficient evidence to support his claim. The applicant has not provided documentation from the Unit Commander indicating his/her decision to invalidate this FA.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachment, was forwarded to the applicant on 6 Dec 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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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM provided an additional advisory opinion, since their 26 Sep 2013 opinion erroneously stated the applicant was exempt from all portions of the FA except the abdominal circumference measurement, which did not generate enough points for an overall passing score.
In their recent opinion AFPC/DPSIM affirms their previous recommendation to deny the request and states, in part, that although the applicant has provided an AF Form 108 indicating he had a medical condition which precluded his achievement of a passing score on the contested FA, the commander did not provide comments on the form nor provide a memorandum invalidating the FA.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit E.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the additional Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 26 Feb 14 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit F).
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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 error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's 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 for 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 compelling 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-2013-00963 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
XXXX, Panel Chair
XXXX, Member
XXXX, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 13, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Memo, AFPC/DPSIM,dated 26 Sept 13, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Dec 13.
XXXX
Panel Chair
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