RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04160 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 25 Jul 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He failed his fitness assessment due to illness and it should be removed. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _______________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of master sergeant (E-7). On 25 Jul 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 64.10, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 6 Aug 12, the applicant was evaluated by his Primary Care Manager (PCM) and the PCM indicated he was not medically cleared to complete the entire standard FA. Additonally, he was not medically cleared for participation in all unit physical conditioning programs. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. _______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, noting the applicant has not demonstrated a clear error or injustice. Based on the evidence presented, the applicant did seek medical attention after his 25 Jul 12 FA failure; however, he did so on 6 Aug 12, outside the five-day window directed by AFI 36-2905, AFGM 4, Fitness Program. Additionally, there is no evidence that his commander concurred with the medical recommendation and exercised his authority to invalidate the FA. A complete copy of the 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 25 Jan 13 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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 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. 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-04160 in Executive Session on 23 Apr 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Aug 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Military Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 18 Jan 13, w/atchs. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jan 13.