RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01505 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His fitness assessment (FA) score recorded on 29 Mar 12 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His FA score is inaccurate due to the knee surgery he had prior to his FA. His physician determined he should not have participated in the FA due to his post surgery medical condition. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of memorandum from his physician. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman first class (A1C), E-3. 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 3 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 1 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. Furthermore, Attachment 14 of the AFI reflects males under age 30 must meet minimum value in each of the four components, and achieves a composite point total greater than 75 points. Additionally, service members with a duty limiting condition prohibiting them from performing one or more of the components of the FA will be assessed on the remaining components. However, all members will complete an AC assessment. The applicant was required to earn an overall composite score of 75 or greater. The applicant received an overall score of 63.00 and therefore received an unsatisfactory rating for the fitness test. The applicant’s physician, by letter dated 30 Mar 12, requests the applicant’s 29 Mar 12 FA score be removed due to the applicant’s post operation state from knee surgery. On 1 May 12, DPSIM requested the applicant provide a copy of his AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status, AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, and AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial noting the applicant failed to respond to a request to provide additional medical documentation, specifically his AF Forms 422, 469, and 108. The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7 Aug 12 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. ________________________________________________________________ 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 the 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 or injustice. We note the Air Force OPR requested additional documentation from the applicant to help evaluate the merits of his claim; however, he failed to respond. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application BC-2012-01505 in Executive Session on 23 Oct 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Apr 12, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Military Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 28 Jun 12, w/atch. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Aug 12. Panel Chair