RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03994
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 28 Apr 11 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He had a medical condition during the FA in question which
should have prevented him from testing. The condition required
surgery and his medical provider has provided a memo documenting
that he should not have tested on 28 Apr 11.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of
Senior Airman (E-4) during the matter under review.
The applicants last five FA results:
Date
Composite Score
Rating
28 Aug 12
00
Unsatisfactory
13 Mar 12
39.63
Unsatisfactory
23 May 11
n/a
Exempt
28 Apr 11
10.38
Unsatisfactory
22 Oct 10
49.40
Unsatisfactory
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility, which is included at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness
Program, AF Guidance Memo 2, If an Airman becomes injured or
ill during an FA and is unable to complete all required
components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at
the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her test will still
count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander, and FAC
staff will hold scores of RegAF and AGR Airmen who become
injured or ill for five duty days to allow Medical and Commander
review. Scores can be entered into the AFFMS on the sixth day
if the Commander does not invalidate the test results. On
10 May 11, the applicant was admitted to the Midwest Regional
Medical Center for hernia surgery. On 13 Jun 11, his health
provider recommended the FA in question be invalidated. The
applicants commander elected to remove a Letter of Reprimand
associated with the applicants second consecutive FA failure;
however, he did not invalidate the FA. The commander indicated
His unsatisfactory score will remain in the AFFMS record due to
the fitness assessment cell (FAC) not being authorized to remove
it. Based upon the medical documentation provided, it is
apparent the applicant did in fact have a medical condition that
may have limited his ability to successfully complete his FA on
28 Apr 11. Based upon his commanders comments in his
statement, it appears he is implying the score should be
invalidated, but his intentions are not clear.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment,
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 25 Jan 13 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 injustice. After a thorough
review of the evidence of record and the applicants complete
submission, we believe a preponderance of the evidence supports
corrective action. While we note the comments from AFPC/DPSIM
indicating there is no clear indication the applicants
commander wished to invalidate the FA in question, we believe
the documentation submitted by the applicant, specifically, the
memorandum from the Chief of General Surgery stating the
applicant should not have been allowed to take the FA due to his
medical condition, and his commanders decision to remove the
applicants Letter of Reprimand for failing two consecutive FAs,
is sufficient for us to recommend granting the requested relief.
Therefore, we believe the applicants records should be
corrected as indicated below.
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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
Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 28 April 2011, be declared void
and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System
(AFFMS).
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-03994 in Executive Session on 11 Apr 13, 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 16 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 18 Jan 13, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jan 13.
Panel Chair
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