RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01782
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 27 Dec 12, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was deployed on Contingency Exercise Deployment (CED) orders from 23 May 12 through 16 Nov 12. 

According to AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, Paragraph 21, all personnel who are deployed/on Temporary Duty (TDY) for greater than 30 consecutive days will 
be given a 42-day acclimatization period starting the date they arrive back at home station prior to taking their FA.  

He tested on the 41st day at the request of his supervisor to avoid the New Year’s Holiday weekend.  He was not aware early testing required the 
commander’s approval.  A commander’s approval letter was not requested or granted for him to test early.

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his deployment orders, travel voucher, and a memorandum of counseling regarding his referral
Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) and Physical Training (PT) failure.

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 Regular Air Force in the grade of master sergeant.  

The applicant’s last seven FA scores are as follows:

	DATE	SCORE

	27 Mar 13	EXCELLENT
*	27 Dec 12	UNSATISFACTORY
	21 Dec 11	SATISFACTORY
	 2 Jun 11	SATISFACTORY
	31 Jan 11	UNSATISFACTORY
	29 Jun 10	GOOD

*Contested FA score.

On 6 Nov 13, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) 
disapproved the applicant’s request to remove his FA dated 27 
Dec 12.  The reason for denial was the FAAB did not feel one 
additional day would have made a difference on his AC. (Exhibit 
C)

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  DPSIM states that the evidence 
provided is insufficient to support the applicant’s claim.  The 
AFI does not require the commander’s approval for early testing 
while on the 42-day acclimatization period from deployment.  Nor 
has the applicant shown evidence that he was forced to take his 
FA on the 42nd (sic) day of the acclimatization period.  

AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, Air Force Guidance Memorandum 
(AFGM) 4, paragraph 1.21.8., “Ensures prior exempted members 
returning from deployment are assessed after a period of 
acclimatization (42 days from return to home station for Regular 
Air Force members) unless member requests to assess earlier.”  

On 27 Dec 13, the applicant took his FA and received a score of 
70.00 (Unsatisfactory).  The applicant failed his FA due to not 
meeting the minimum requirement on his abdominal circumference. 

The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 6 Dec 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  
As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 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 and 
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 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.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our 
understanding of the issue involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2013-01782 in Executive Session on 27 Jan 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 10 Apr 13, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 26 Sep 13, w/atch.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 6 Nov 13.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Dec 13.
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