AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2012-02592
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Fitness Assessments (FAs), dated 9 August 2011 and 7 June
2012, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System
(AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He failed to meet the abdominal circumference standards during
his mandatory FAs due to the fact that he was unable to perform
any physical training due to a broken ankle injury by orders from
his orthopedic surgeon. Despite the strict orders from his
surgeon, he was still instructed by his Unit Fitness Program
Monitor (UFPM) to have his FA conducted with abdominal
circumference measurement only so he would not show overdue.
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 technical sergeant (E-6).
The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicant’s
military service record, are contained in the evaluation provided
by the Air Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit D.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states that on 27 June 2012,
a memorandum was sent to the applicant requesting additional
documentation. Specifically, copies of his Air Force (AF) Form
422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status; AF
Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing;
and AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report. Additionally,
copies of the signed fitness assessment score sheets and signed
fitness questionnaire. The applicant provided his AF Form 422
and AF Form 469 that cleared him for the abdominal circumference
portion of the FA. He was exempt from all other portions of the
FA. Both FA scores are based solely on the applicant’s abdominal
circumference measurements only.
In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2905, if an airman
becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete
all required components, he/she will have the option of being
evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility, but his/her test
will still count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander.
The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 6 August 2012, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
E). As of this date, this office has received no response.
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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. The applicant contends that he failed the contested
FAs due to the fact that he was unable to perform any physical
training due to a broken ankle injury. However, we find the lack
of any physical training did not absolve him of his
responsibility to comply with Air Force standards for
circumference measurement. In this respect, we note that while
he was not medically cleared to complete the other components of
the contested FAs, he was medically cleared for the circumference
measurements. We also recognize that although he had similar
circumference measurements during previous FAs, his ability to
successfully complete the other components raised his composite
scores to acceptable levels. However, we do not find that his
inability to do so during the contested FAs due to his injury has
rendered him the victim of an injustice, as he could have
adjusted his diet accordingly, in order to reduce his waist
circumference. We also find no evidence the measurements were
erroneously recorded. Therefore, 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 that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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-2012-02592 in Executive Session on 5 March 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02592:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Jun 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, Applicant, dated 13 Jul 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 20 Jul 12, w/atch.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 12.
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