RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05001 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His 8 Dec 11 Fitness Assessment (FA) be corrected in the Air 
Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

The testing Physical Training Leader (PTL) ignored the guidance 
in AFI 36-2905 regarding considerations for temperature and wind 
speed. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in 
the grade of master sergeant (E-7). 

 

On 8 Dec 11, the applicant participated in the contested FA, 
attaining a composite score of 75.20, which constituted an 
unsatisfactory assessment due to failing to meet the minimum 
requirement in the cardiorespiratory endurance component of the 
FA. The minimum run time for a male at the age of the applicant 
is between 14:26 and 14:52 seconds. The applicant’s run time 
was 15:04. 

 

In accordance with Air Force Guidance Memorandum (AFGM) 2.1 for 
AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, dated 1 Jul 11, paragraph 19(a), 
“Cold Stress temperatures must be > 20 degrees F with wind < 15 
mph sustained, < 20 mph gusting. This guidance supersedes 
guidelines established in AFI 36-2905 (dated 1 Jul 10), 
paragraph A8.2.14.” 

 

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. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating the FA was conducted 
IAW AFI 36-2905, AFGM 2.1, which was applicable at the time of 
the applicant’s assessment. The applicant provided an excerpt 
from AFI 36-2905, dated 1 Jul 10, in support of his contention 
that the temperature was below the minimum allowable for 
conducting the FA. However, the guidance in effect at the time 
of the contested FA was AFGM 2.1, dated 1 Jul 11, in which 
paragraph 19(a) states, “Cold Stress temperatures must be > 20 
degrees F with wind < 15 mph sustained, < 20 mph gusting. This 
guidance supersedes the guidance dated 1 Jul 10 cited by the 
applicant. Additionally, on the date and time of the 
applicant’s FA, the temperature recorded was 30 degrees 
Fahrenheit, well above the cold stress temperature. Wind speeds 
were between 8.1 and 9.2 mph, well under the 15 mph guidelines. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, 
is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 11 Jan 13 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D). 

 

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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. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-05001 in Executive Session on 13 Jun 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Oct 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 3 Jan 13, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jan 13.