RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03771
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 18 Jul 13 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and
removed from his records.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His abdominal circumference (AC) was measured incorrectly and,
as a result, he failed the contested FA. His AC measurement of
37 inches, as measured by a volunteer Physical Training Leader
(PTL) with the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC), was clearly
erroneous as evidenced by a 33 inch AC measurement during the
previous FA, and a 32.5 inch AC measurement during the
subsequent FA, just 11 days after the contested FA.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in
the grade of captain (O-3).
On 2 Aug 12, the applicant participated in an FA where his waist
was measured at 33.00 inches; he attained an overall composite
score of 84.90, which constituted a satisfactory rating.
On 18 Jul 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA
where his waist was measured at 37.00 inches; he attained an
overall composite score of 73.30, which constituted an
unsatisfactory rating.
On 29 Jul 13, the applicant participated in another FA where his
AC was measured at 32.50 inches; he attained an overall
composite score of 82.70, resulting in an satisfactory rating.
On 31 Mar 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB)
directed the applicants records be corrected to reflect he was
exempt from the AC component of the contested FA. However,
because this correction resulted in an overall composite score
that was still below 75.00 points, it had no impact on his
overall rating of unsatisfactory.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR) which is included at Exhibit B.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, due to lack of supporting evidence
to substantiate an error or injustice. While the applicant
contends his AC was incorrectly measured and he was not provided
an opportunity to be re-taped, he has not provided any
documentation from the PTL or FAC indicating the measurement was
not accomplished IAW AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments,
is at Exhibit B.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 2 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days. As
of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit C).
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. The
applicant contends that his abdominal circumference (AC) was
erroneously measured during the contested fitness assessment
(FA). After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the
applicants complete submission, we are convinced that
corrective action is warranted. We note the Fitness Assessment
Appeals Board (FAAB) has corrected the applicants records
administratively to reflect that he was exempt from the AC
component of the contested FA; however, we are not convinced
that such a correction is proper and fitting in this case. We
note that even with the administrative correction noted above,
the applicants overall score on the contested FA remains
unsatisfactory. While this outcome, in and of itself, is not
sufficient for us to recommend removing the FA in its entirety
rather than correcting the record to reflect an exemption in the
objectionable component, we believe a preponderance of the
evidence substantiates that additional relief is warranted in
this particular case. In our view, had the applicants AC
measurement been accurately captured on the day in question, we
find it extremely likely that he would have attained an overall
passing score on the contested FA. In this respect, we note
that even if the applicants AC measurement was as much as 35.5
inches, he would have attained an overall passing score.
Therefore, in view of the fact the evidence before us indicates
the applicants AC measurement has never been above 35.5 inches
(2006), and his AC measurement was recorded as 32.5 inches
during an FA taking place only days after the FA in question, we
believe it is highly likely that the applicant would have
attained an overall passing score if his AC had been measured
correctly. Therefore, we recommend the FA score in question be
declared void and removed from the applicants records.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his
18 July 2013 Fitness Assessment (FA) score be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-03771 in Executive Session on 24 Sep 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms., Panel Chair
Ms., Member
Mr., Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Aug 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 3 Jan 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Jul 14.
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