RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03418

	XXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 14 Jun 13 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) representative did not act in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2905 AFGM3 (3 Jan 12) Fitness Program Attachment 1 paragraph 7, while completing the Abdominal Circumference (AC) portion of the contested FA. 

The FAC representative placed the measuring tape over his right hip bone instead of the iliac crest. Additionally, the tape was not completely removed between measurements.  The actions resulted in an inaccurate AC score of 38 inches.

He returned to the FAC the next day and had a “courtesy measurement” done which resulted in a 37.5 AC measurement.  To support this statement he has submitted a Report of Individual Fitness with a hand written note from the FAC showing the 37.5 AC measurement. 

The next official FA he completed, only 27 days later, with an AC of 37 indicates that the contested FA was conducted improperly.  

He has persevered through two hip surgeries and since the contested FA he has successfully retested, demonstrating his dedication to the AF fitness program.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving as a Technical Sergeant    (E-6)in the Regular Air Force.

On 5 Feb 13, the applicant was issued an AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status, exempting him from all FA components except the AC measurement.

On 29 May 13 the applicant participated in the contested FA completing only the AC portion.  He  received an unsatisfactory composite score of 72.00.  

A similar request was denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) on 17 Dec 13 due to insufficient evidence.

AFI 36-2905 AFGM3 (3 Jan 12) Attachment 1 paragraph 7: Abdominal circumference assessment will be executed as follows:

	a. The tester will start the measurement on the right side of the Airman. The tester will locate the measurement landmark immediately above the right uppermost hip bone (superior border of the iliac crest) at the side of the body vertically in line with the right armpit (midaxillary line). If desired, the Airman may assist the tester in locating the measurement landmark by resting the right hand on the hip, using rearward facing right thumb to locate the iliac crest. The tester will determine final horizontal - vertical intersection point for landmark confirmation.

	b. The Airman will stand on a flat surface with feet no more than shoulder width apart. The head should be horizontal, looking directly forward with the chin parallel to the floor. The Airman may use one hand to initially assist the tester in anchoring the tape measure to the body, but must remove the hand from the tape measure before the official measurement is recorded. Measurement will be taken on bare skin. The free hand may be used to hold the shirt out of the way, but no part of the hands or arms may extend above the shoulders.

	c. The Airman will remain stationary while the tester conducts the measurement by initially moving around the Airman to place the tape in a horizontal plane around the abdomen. The tester will ensure tape is parallel to the floor at the level of the landmark (bottom edge of the tape just contacts landmark), is snug, but does not compress the bare skin. The tester will take the measurement at the end of the Airman’s normal respiration.

	d. The tester will take the circumference measure three times and record each measurement rounding down to the nearest ½ inch. If any of the measures differ by more than one inch from the other two, the tester will take an additional measurement. The tester will add the three closest measurements, divide by three, and round down to the nearest 1/2 inch. The tester will record this value as the AC measurement.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove the contested FA, citing the lack of supporting evidence; specifically, a letter from the FAC Physical Training Leader.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.
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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 13 Jan 14 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C).
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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.  While the applicant states that he returned to the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) the day after the contested FA and received a courtesy AC measurement of .5 inches less than his official measurement, he has not met his burden of proving the contested FA should be removed from his records. In this respect, we note the applicant’s submission does not contain sufficient documentation to support his claim, specifically a letter from the FAC staff stating an error in administering the AC component of the contested FA. Moreover, the applicant did not provide any witness statement(s) or support from his chain-of-command indicating that an error or injustice took place.  Should the applicant provide such evidence, we would be willing to reconsider his request.  However, in view of the above and 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 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-2013-03418 in Executive Session on 30 Apr 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	XXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
	XXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Jul 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 27 Nov 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Jan 14.




                                   XXXXXXXXX
                                   Panel Chair