RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00290
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His 12 Dec 2012 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and
removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He incurred an injury during the 12 Dec 2012 FA and was unable
to complete the FA. He sought medical care immediately.
On 19 Dec 2012, he notified his Unit Fitness Program Manager
(UPFM) that he was obtaining an appointment at the medical
treatment facility. However, the failed FA was entered into
AFFMS while he was waiting for his profile paperwork.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition
Report; AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Members
Qualification Status, and a letter of support from his medical
provider.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is serving on active duty in the grade of staff
sergeant (E-5).
The applicants most recent FA results are as follows:
Date
Composite Score
Rating
12 Mar 2013
75.33
Satisfactory (Exempt:
cardio, push-ups)
12 Dec 2012
30.90
Unsatisfactory
(Incomplete: Cardio)
27 Jun 2012
83.80
Satisfactory
30 Dec 2011
79.60
Satisfactory
8 Dec 2010
91.50
Excellent
7 Oct 2010
Exempt
Exempt
20 May 2010
77.60
Good
30 Sep 2009
82.15
Good
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 B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. After a thorough review of the
documentation provided by the applicant, there is insufficient
evidence to support his claim. On 19 Dec 2012, the applicant
received an AF Form 469 for a foot/ankle restriction with an
expiration date of 17 Feb 2013. He also received an AF Form
422, dated 2 Jan 2013, exempting him from the cardio portion of
the FA; and on 15 Jan 2013, his medical provider submitted a
memorandum for record stating he was injured during the 20 Dec
2012 FA. However, the applicant has not provided any
documentation from his unit commander indicating their decision
to invalidate the FA in accordance with Air Force Instruction
(AFI) 36-2905, Air Force Fitness Program, Air Force Guidance
Memorandum 4.
The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 19 Sep 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
C). As of this date, this office has not received a 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting
partial relief. We note the Air Force office of primary
responsibility recommends denial stating there is insufficient
evidence to support his claim. However, it is our opinion that
the evidence provided by the applicant substantiates that he
incurred an injury during the 12 Dec 2012 FA which affected his
ability to pass the cardio component of the contested FA. The
medical documentation provided by the applicant shows he sought
medical treatment immediately after the injury and was issued a
profile as a result of the injury. While the applicant requests
the entire FA be removed; the evidence only supports exempting
the cardio portion. Accordingly, we recommend the applicants
record be corrected to the extent indicated below.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issue involved.
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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 cardio
component of his Fitness Assessment, dated 12 Dec 2012, be
amended to reflect exempt in the Air Force Fitness Management
System.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-00290 in Executive Session on 9 Jan 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jan 2013, with atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 16 Sep 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 2013.
Panel Chair
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