RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:                  DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-00248

			                             COUNSEL:  NONE

			                             HEARING DESIRED:  NO


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 31 Jan 12, 8 Jun 12, and 30 Oct 12 Fitness Assessments (FA) 
be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness 
Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The contested fitness failures were the result of an ongoing 
knee problem, for which he had to have surgery, and precluded 
him from attaining a passing score on the contested FAs.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted 
in the Regular Air Force on 19 Nov 02.

In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, to determine 
overall fitness the Air Force uses an overall composite fitness 
score and minimum scores per three component areas:  Aerobic 
Fitness (1.5 mile run), Body Composition (abdominal 
circumference measurement), and Muscular Fitness (number of 
push-ups and sit-ups completed within one minute each).  
Military members receive a composite score on a 0 to 100 scale 
based on the following maximum component scores: 60 points for 
aerobic, 20 points for body composition, 10 points for push-ups 
and 10 points for sit-ups.  To determine individual composite 
fitness scores the Air Force uses age and gender specific 
fitness score charts.  An unsatisfactory is a composite score 
less than 75 and/or one or more component minimums are not met.

Furthermore, Attachment 2, USAF Fitness Test Scoring, of the AFI 
reflects males under the age of 30 must meet minimum value in 
each of the four components, and achieve a composite point total 
greater than 75 points.  The passing minimum component for the 
1.5 mile run for a male under the age of 30 such as the 
applicant is less than or equal to 14 minutes.

Attachment 16 of the AFI reflects the passing minimum component 
for the 1.0 mile walk for a male between the ages of 30 and 39 
is a VO2 maximum score of 38.

On 31 Jan 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, 
attaining a composite score of 26.40.  He did not meet the 
minimum component for the 1.5 mile run, which constituted an 
unsatisfactory assessment.  His run time was 17 minutes and 52 
seconds.

On 8 Jun 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, 
attaining a composite score of 65.60. He did not meet the 
minimum component for the 1.0 mile walk, which constituted an 
unsatisfactory assessment.  His walk VO2 maximum score was 37.

On 4 Oct 12, according to documentation provided by the 
applicant, an AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s 
Qualification Status, was issued indicating that he was 
restricted from performing all components of the FA, except for 
pushups and abdominal circumference (AC) for the period of 
26 Sep 12 through 15 Nov 12.

On 30 Oct 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, 
attaining a composite score of 73.67, which constituted an 
unsatisfactory assessment.  He was exempt from the cardio and 
sit-up components of the assessment in accordance with the 
aforementioned AF Form 422.

On 19 Nov 12, according to documentation provided by the 
applicant, an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, was 
issued indicating the applicant was restricted from running 
greater than 100 yards, with an expiration date of 3 Jan 13.

On 29 Sep 13, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge 
with a narrative reason for separation of “Miscellaneous – 
General Reasons” and issued a Separation Program Designator 
(SPD) code of “KND” (failure to obtain retainability).  He was 
credited with ten years, ten months, and ten days of total 
active service.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating the evidence provided 
by the applicant does not conclusively support his contention.  

The evidence provided by the applicant indicates he was in fact 
seen by a medical provider. The AF Form 422 substantiates a 
medical condition that restricted him from performing all 
components of the FA, except the pushups and AC.  Unfortunately, 
this document reflects effective dates of 26 September – 
15 November 12 and this document did not show the applicant 
Fitness Assessments was affected by the medical condition.  
While it could be assumed his medical condition contributed to 
an unsatisfactory performance during the 31 January 2012, 8 June 
2012, and 30 October 2012 FA, none of the evidence provided by 
the applicant substantiates removal of these FA scores from his 
records.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, 
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 18 Oct 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.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an 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 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.  
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

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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-2013-00248 in Executive Session on 14 Jan 14 and 
24 Jan 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	                , Panel Chair
	                , Member
	                , Member

The following documentary was considered:

	 Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Jan 13, w/atchs.
	 Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	 Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 18 Sep 13, w/atchs.
	 Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Oct 13.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair




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