RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01802

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1. The Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 25 Mar 13, be declared void 
and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System 
(AFFMS).

2. The Fitness Assessments (FA) dated 19 Mar 12 and 12 Dec 12 be 
declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management 
System (AFFMS) [Administratively corrected by Fitness Assessment 
Appeals Board decision].

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to surgery to right knee and right shoulder, he was unable 
to successfully obtain a minimum passing score on the cardio 
component of the contested FA.

In support of the appeal, the applicant submits AF Form 108, 
three AF Form 422s, and four AF Form 469s.

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 (E-7).

On 25 Mar 13, applicant participated in the contested FA and 
attained an unsatisfactory score (33.33) completing all four 
components.

On 3 Apr 13, AF Form 108 documented the applicant could not pass 
the FA administered 25 Mar 13 due to medical condition.

On 4 Apr 13, applicant’s PCM updated AF Form 469 restricting him 
from lifting more than 10 pounds and the run, walk, and push-up 
portions of the FA.

On 22 Jan 14, a similar request was considered by the Fitness 
Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB).  The FAAB removed the 19 Dec 12 
and 12 Dec 12 FAs but denied the removal of the 25 Mar 13 FA on 
the basis the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to 
warrant removal.

The applicant’s last eight FA results are as follows:

Date 
Composite 
Score
Rating
13 Nov 13
100
Excellent (Exempt from Cardio/PU)
9 May 13
100
Excellent (Exempt from Cardio/PU)
*25 Mar 13
33.33
Unsatisfactory (Exempt from PU)
*12 Dec 12
-
Removed by FAAB 22 Jan 14
28 Jun 12
100
Excellent (Exempt from Cardio/PU/SU)
*19 Mar 12
-
Removed by FAAB 22 Jan 14
2 Aug 11
84.70
Satisfactory
28 Apr 11
77.90
Unsatisfactory (minimum SU)

* Contested FA

In accordance with guidance at the time of contested FA, AFI 36-
2905 (1 Jul 10), Paragraph 2.3.2., “All members must complete 
the FSQ prior to FA (Attachment 4).”

In accordance with guidance at the time of contested FA, AFI 36-
2905 (1 Jul 10), Paragraph 2.3.2.1, “The FSQ should be completed 
no earlier than 30 calendar days (90 days for ARC), but NLT 7 
days prior to FA to provide time for medical evaluation, when 
indicated. Note: Failure to complete FSQ does not invalidate the 
FA.”

In accordance with guidance at the time of contested FA, AFI 36-
2905 (1 Jul 10), Paragraph 2.3.2.2, “A medical provider must 
evaluate all members with health issues identified on the FSQ 
prior to the FA. Member must notify the UFPM of the 
assessment/training clearance status from the provider. The 
provider or ARC MLO completes the bottom portion of the FSQ or 
the Medical Clearance Letter (MCL) if the member has no 
limitations (Attachment 10 or 11) and an AF Form 469, if 
applicable.”

In accordance with guidance at the time of contested FA, AFI 36-
2905 (1 Jul 10), Attachment 4, Fitness Screening Questionnaire:  
“1. Have you experienced any of the symptoms/problems listed 
below and not been medically evaluated and cleared for 
unrestricted participation in a physical training program?
- Unexplained chest discomfort with or without exertion
- Unusual or unexplained shortness of breath
- Dizziness, fainting, or blackouts associated with exertion
- Other medical problems that may prevent you from safely 
participating in this test
     - Yes: Stop. Notify your UFPM and contact your PCP/MLO for 
evaluation/ recommendations (or for ARC, contact the MLO for 
Duty Limiting Conditions (DLC) documentation and referral to 
PCP).”

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends granting relief for the 25 Mar 13 FA 
because the member was assessed on components he should have 
been exempt.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, 
is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 9 Feb 14 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.	Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After 
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the 
applicant’s contentions, 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 
contested FA should be declared void. Although the applicant has 
not provided a letter from his commander invalidating the FA, he 
has provided an AF Form 108 signed by his medical provider and 
an AF Form 469 indicating that he had a medical condition and 
that precluded him from passing the contested FA. Given his 
medical provider’s recommendation to invalidate the FA and the 
exemptions that have been granted to him in the past due to his 
ongoing medical condition, we find a totality of the evidence 
supports favorable consideration of this request. Therefore, we 
recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated 
below.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the 
Fitness Assessment, dated 25 March 2013 be declared void and 
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-01802 in Executive Session on 30 Apr 14, 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 10 Apr 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 15 Oct 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Feb 14.



                                   
                                   Panel Chair