RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02087 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 27 Mar 13 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The composite FA score he received was given unfairly due to the walk portion of the FA, specifically the standards increasing as age increases and standards should decrease as age increases. He is a 48 year old male and scored 73.11 unsatisfactory FA, and states that using the exact same information in the official online calculator as a 40 year old male would generate a passing score of 81.44. He argues that the walk FA test is age bias and not a fair assessment based on AF ‘Alternate Aerobic Component Walk Test Age Factor’ The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Air Guard Reserve (AGR) in the grade of lieutenant colonel (05). On 27 Mar 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA and attained a composite score of 73.11 unsatisfactory. He was exempt from the sit-up component. IAW AFI 36-2905 (AFGM5) (dated 3 Jan 13), Para A 15.4.2, Calculate member's score (estimated V02 max) using the following formula which incorporates body weight (lb), age (yr), gender (males = I, females = 0), time to complete one mile (min), and post exercise heart rate (bpm): Estimated V02 max (ml/kg/min) = 132.853 - 0.0769(Weight) - 0.3877(Age) + 6.315(Gender) - 3.2649(Time)- 0.1565(HR)." This formula drives the calculations for walk test scoring. The V02 in the calculation is 35.807808, when applied to the Alternate Aerobic Test Score Chart in AFI 36-2905, Atch 17, the resulting component score equals a component score of 42.3. Therefore, the AFFMS Fitness Calculator has in fact calculated applicant's score IAW AFI 36-2905. Information extracted from the AFFMS indicates the applicant failed to complete the cardio component of the contested FA. The applicant’s last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 17 Apr 13 93.56 Excellent *27 Mar 13 73.11 Unsatisfactory 05 Sep 12 88.00 Satisfactory 01 Mar 12 81.67 Satisfactory 29 Aug 11 78.11 Satisfactory * Contested FA 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), 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. On 2 Nov 13 a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB) due to “No evidence of impropriety, V02 calculations IAW AFI 36-2905.” _______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request, since the AFFMS Fitness Calculator calculated his score in accordance with the governing AFI. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 24 Dec 13 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. 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. In this respect, we note that the applicant’s score for the 1-mile walk test was calculated in accordance with AFI 36-2905. Therefore, in view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. Should the applicant provide such evidence, we would be willing to reconsider his request. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2013-02087 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Chair , Vice Chair , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 29 Apr 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 15 Oct 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Dec 13. Chair