RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03146 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 13 Mar 12 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He sustained an injury to his right knee during the running portion of the FA test that caused him to fail. His knee “popped” and he felt extreme pain that shot through his leg. The emergency medical technicians were called to determine if he needed to be hospitalized and concluded that he needed to go to the clinic right away to receive further care. The doctor placed him on a physical profile and he was referred to an orthopedic surgeon. In support of his request, the applicant provides an e-mail communication, a copy of his AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, a copy of his AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status, excerpts from his medical records, a printout from the AFFMS, and a letter of support from his commander. His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of senior airman (E-4). The applicant’s last five FA scores are as follows: DATE SCORE 17 Feb 11 SATISFACTORY 8 Sep 11 SATISFACTORY * 13 Mar 12 UNSATISFACTORY 14 Jun 12 UNSATISFACTORY 12 Sep 12 SATISFACTORY *Contested FA score. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial since the applicant did not seek to be placed on a physical profile immediately after incurring his injury. In response to their request for his AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, signed score sheet and questionnaire, the applicant provided a copy of his AF Form 422, dated 7 Jun 12, stating he was exempt from the 1.5 mile run FA component. The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 30 Oct 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ 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. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s contentions, we find substantial evidence to warrant removing the contested FA from the AFFMS. In this respect, we note the evidence of record indicates that on 13 Mar 12, the applicant was unable to complete the cardio component of the FA because he injured his knee, which resulted in an overall unsatisfactory score. We also note that based on the medical documentation provided by the Primary Care Manager, the applicant's commander rendered the FA invalid on 26 Jun 12. However, the Air Force office of primary responsibility has reviewed this evidence and recommends the record not be disturbed since the applicant did not seek immediate attention in order to be placed on a physical profile after seeking medical treatment. While we recognize that in accordance with the governing instruction airman should notify their commander of an injury/illness in a timely manner prior to score entry into the AFFMS, i.e., within 6 days, this does not abrogate the fact the commander acted within his authority and invalidated the contested FA. As such, we find that his decision should be upheld. Therefore, in view of the above, we recommend the applicant’s 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 (FA) dated 13 March 2012 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System. ______________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03146 in Executive Session on 12 Feb 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 11 Jul 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 18 Oct 12. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Oct 12. Panel Chair