RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05483
	
		COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 6 Jun 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The distance and elevation from the fitness center to the authorized walking track unfairly elevated the applicant’s heart rate prior to beginning his official FA.  This unjustly contributed to the unsatisfactory score on the FA.  

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Staff Sergeant (E-5) on the date of the FA in question.

The applicant’s most recent FA results are as follows:

Date 
Composite Score
Rating
16 Nov 12
68.00
Unsatisfactory
6 Jun 12
71.22
Unsatisfactory
27 Jan 12
76.11
Satisfactory
28 Oct 11
71.33
Unsatisfactory
29 Apr 11
81.22
Satisfactory
28 Jan 11
72.67
Unsatisfactory
29 Oct 10
34.74
Unsatisfactory

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is included at Exhibit C.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice.  The applicant’s contention is based on the terrain and distance prior to the assessment.  AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, does not have a provision or restriction regarding heart rate prior to the assessment.  The walk assessment is scored based on the heart rate and time at completion of the one mile assessment.  Nowhere within the AFI does it require a pretest heart rate reading.  Further, the applicant requests his entire FA be removed from the AFFMS.  However, he did not provide any evidence that would indicate all of the components of the FA were invalid.  His argument only applies to the cardio portion.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, 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 10 May 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 of injustice.  While the Board notes the memo submitted on behalf of the applicant by his commander, we also note that the applicant was subsequently retested and achieved an even lower overall composite score and unsatisfactory rating, undermining his argument that it was the walk to the FA location which caused his initial FA failure.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief.

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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-2012-05483 in Executive Session on 10 Sep 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 23 Aug 12, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 30 Jan 13, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Feb 13.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair