RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03483 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 13 Jul 12 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Her contested FA was improperly administered as her weight was initially taken before the walk with her shoes on. The Physical Training Leader (PTL) found the discrepancy after her FA was completed, took her weight again, then input the scores. 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 technical sergeant (E-6). On 13 Jul 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained an unsatisfactory score of 72.1. Information extracted from the AFFMS indicates the applicant failed the cardio component of the contested FA, the 1.0 mile walk. She re-took the FA 7 days later and scored an Excellent (91.80). The applicant’s last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 13 Nov 13 92.80 Excellent 7 May 13Exempt Exempt 20 Jul 12 91.80 Excellent*13 Jul 12 72.10 Unsatisfactory2 Feb 12 82.00 Satisfactory * Contested FA In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, 2.4.1.1. “Body composition (height, weight, and AC) must be the first component assessed in the FA.” While the weight is not calculated into the composite score, it is used in the formula to calculate the score for the 1.0-Mile Walk: “Calculate member’s score (estimated VO2 max) using the following formula which incorporates body weight (lb), age (yr), gender (males = 1, females = 0), time to complete one mile (min), and post exercise heart rate (bpm): Estimated VO2 max (ml/kg/min) = 132.853 – 0.0769(Weight) – 0.3877(Age) + 6.315(Gender) – 3.2649(Time) – 0.1565(HR) 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 or 1.0 mile walk), 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. A similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board on 14 Feb 14, because the applicant’s weight is not a scored component of the fitness assessment; as such, improper weighing does not affect the overall composite score. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request due to lack of supporting evidence from the facilitator to confirm the components of the contested FA were administered in the wrong order. A complete copy of the AFPC/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 28 Feb 14 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. Insufficient 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 are not persuaded the contested FA was improperly administered. Although the applicant contends the body composition component of the contested FA was improperly administered, she has provided no evidence to support this claim. Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. ________________________________________________________________ Due to the unavailability of XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX has signed as Acting Panel Chair. The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2012-03483 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Jul 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 31 Dec 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14.