RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02006 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His Air Force Cycle Ergometry Fitness Assessment (FA) test 
score dated 20 Apr 10 be invalidated. 

 

2. His FAs dated 29 Oct 10, 24 Apr 12 and 4 May 12, be declared 
void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System 
(AFFMS). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

1. On 20 Apr 10, he failed his FA test. He was miscounseled by 
the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) Officer in Charge (OIC) on 
how to perform his next fitness test with continued profile 
restrictions. Because of the OIC’s advice, he continued to 
prepare for the Rockport cardio walk test that would take effect 
1 Jul 10. Had it not been for the advice received from the OIC, 
he would have used his 42 day reconditioning period to prepare 
for the full assessment as opposed to the one mile walk. He 
notes that in Jul 10, the Air Force replaced the cycle Ergometry 
test with the Rockport one (1) mile walk due to the “excessive 
number of invalid scores that resulted from the test.” 

 

2. On 29 Oct 10, he failed another FA. Prior to Jun 11, the 
Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) conducted the walk test with the 
same stop and start points as the 1.5 mile run. After another 
military member failed his walk test, the mile marker measurement 
was questioned. Although the FAC was operating as instructed by 
the HAWC, it was discovered the mile marker measurement was 
incorrect. The mile marker was later corrected and the member 
was retested and passed. 

 

3. On 24 Apr 12, he again failed his FA test. In accordance 
with AFI 36-2905, Personnel Fitness Program, the abdominal 
circumference measurement is to be recorded three times and 
rounded down to the nearest one-half inch. The member who 
measured his waist called out each measurement but failed to 
record each one as stated in the AFI. In his case, the one-half 
inch variance was the difference between a pass and fail on his 
FA. 

 


4. On 4 May 12, he failed his FA test. His provider’s 
memorandum for record (MFR) stated he had a medical condition 
that prevented him from attaining a passing score on the walking 
component of his FA; however, the test was not removed from his 
records. He was not allowed the opportunity to retest. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is currently serving on active duty. In an email 
dated 1 Jul 10, the applicant was advised by the Flight Commander 
of the HAWC that “since you are in the 42 day reconditioning 
process, you may only be tested on the restrictions of the 
previous AF Form 422. Since there is no cycle Ergometry testing 
as of 1 Jul, your test will consist of the 1 mile walk test and 
abdominal circumference. Upon expiration of your 42 days 
reconditioning, you are cleared to test in all components of the 
AF Fitness Test.” 

 

On 29 May 12, a memorandum was sent to applicant requesting 
additional documentation for removal of his FA dated 29 Oct 10. 
Specifically, a signed memorandum from the local FAC stating the 
measurements for the track were initially incorrect and were 
adjusted correctly for those performing the one mile walk. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

1. AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
remove the FA dated 20 Apr 10, from the AFFMS. DPSIM states the 
applicant performed eight minutes on the Ergometry bike and 
received a VO2ax score of 27 which reflected his aerobic fitness. 
The test was not shown to be invalid. 

 

2. DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove 
his FA dated 29 Oct 10, from the AFFMS. DPSIM states a 
memorandum was sent to the applicant requesting additional 
documentation. In particular, a signed memorandum from the local 
FAC stating the track measurements for the one mile walk were 
initially incorrect but were adjusted. 

 

3. DPSIM recommends approval of the applicant’s request to 
remove his FA dated 24 Apr 12, from the AFFMS. DPSIM states the 
applicant provided a copy of his FA score sheet and copies of 
memorandums from his unit commander, FAC and the individual who 
performed his measurements. Additionally, he provided an email 
from his first sergeant. 

 


4. DPSIM recommends approval of the applicant’s request to 
remove his FA dated 4 May 12, from the AFFMS. DPSIM states that 
IAW AFI 36-2905 the medical provider will sign AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, if a 
member is referred for a medical evaluation following an 
unsatisfactory score. Members with unsatisfactory scores may be 
scheduled for a medical evaluation to determine if there are 
possible medical indicators that prohibit program success. DPSIM 
states the applicant provided copies of his signed AF Form 108, 
AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report and his AF Form 422, 
Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status and 
therefore recommends his FA be removed. 

 

The AF Form 422 reflects that he was not eligible for a full FA 
until 15 Jul 2012. 

 

The complete DPSIM evaluations, with attachment, are at Exhibit 
B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 18 Sep 12, for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, this office has received no response 
(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. After 
thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the 
applicant’s contentions, we are not persuaded the FAs, dated 
20 Apr and 29 Oct 10, are in error or unjust. In this respect, 
we note the applicant has provided no evidence to invalid the 
results of these FAs. While he contends that he was miscounseled 
by the HAWC OIC on how to perform his next fitness test with 
continued profile restrictions and the mile marker measurement 
for the 29 Oct 10 FA was incorrect, he provides no evidence to 
support these contentions. However, should he provide such 
evidence, we would be willing to reconsider his request. 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 
portion of the application. 

 


4. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice to warrant 
voiding the FAs, dated 24 Apr 12 and 4 May 12 and removing them 
from the AFFMS. The Air Force office of primary responsibility 
(OPR) has adequately addressed the issues presented by the 
applicant and we are in agreement with their opinion and 
recommendation. In this respect, for the FA dated 24 Apr 12, the 
applicant has provided the requested documentation certifying 
that the waist measurements were not properly computed, 
therefore, it should be removed. Regarding the FA, dated 
4 May 12, the signed documents from the applicant’s commander and 
medical provider substantiates that because of his medical 
condition he should have been exempted from the contested FA. 
Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s record be corrected to 
the extent indicated below. 

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 

 

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the Fitness 
Assessments, dated 24 Apr 12 and 4 May 12, be removed from the 
Air Force Fitness Management System. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-02006 in Executive Session on 11 Jun 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Apr 12, 3 Aug 12, and 

 two dated, 9 Aug 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 13 Sep 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Sep 12. 

 

 

 

 

 Vice Chair