RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01543 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 13 Mar 12 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was injured during the FA and was not able to complete the sit-up component. He did not realize the extent of this injury until he finished the FA and reported to the flight surgeon. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of the Fitness Assessment (FA) Member Illness/Injury Claim Form and various other documents. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 20 Aug 12, AFPC/DPSIM sent a memorandum to applicant requesting additional documentation. Specifically, he needs to provide a copy of his AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing; a signed score sheet and questionnaire for the FA in question. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, stating, in part, that the applicant did not provide the requested documents. In addition, the FA Member Illness/Injury Claim Form submitted by the applicant did not reflect his commander’s approval/disapproval. The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 6 Nov 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ 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 error or injustice warranting relief. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant's contentions, we believe that relief is warranted. While we note DPSIM recommends denial, given the apparent support from his commander and the medical provider acknowledging that he had a legitimate injury, we find the applicant has presented substantial evidence to support the removal of his FA dated 13 Mar 12. Accordingly, we recommend that his record be corrected as indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the Fitness Assessment, dated 13 Mar 12, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-01543 in Executive Session on 21 May 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 pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-01543 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Mar 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 25 Oct 12, w/atch. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Nov 12. Panel Chair