RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01675 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Enlisted Performance Report (EPR), rendered for the period of 14 Sep 12 through 17 May 13, be declared void or corrected to the original close out date. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was given a referral EPR due to failing a Fitness Assessment (FA) in May 2013. She retook the FA again in July 2013 and passed. Her annual EPR did not close out until Sep 2013. However, her rater at the time gave her an early EPR and made it a referral due to failing a FA during the rating period. This is in contradiction to the Air Force Instruction. Her rater at the time agreed to make a statement that this report was given in error. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving the in the Regular Air Force in the grade of Technical Sergeant (E-6). Applicant’s EPR closeout profile for the last four years is as follows: CLOSEOUT RATING 13 Sep 10 2 13 Sep 11 5 13 Sep 12 5 * 17 May 13 4 Directed by Commander 1 Nov 13 5 Directed by same Commander 30 Nov 14 5 * Contested EPR The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant did file an appeal through the Evaluations Report Appeals Board (ERAB) under the provisions of AFI 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems, 3 Jan 13; however, the ERAB determined it was not a valid reason to void a report due to the fact a “Directed by Commander” reason is appropriate and within the commander’s discretion. There is insufficient documentation to prove her assertions that the contested evaluation was rendered unfairly or unjustly. Air Force policy is that an evaluation report is accurate as written when it becomes a matter of record. Additionally, it is considered to represent the rating chain's best judgment at the time it is rendered. To effectively challenge an evaluation, it is necessary to hear from all the members of the rating chain-not only for support, but also for clarification/explanation. The applicant failed her fitness assessment during the reporting period. The commander felt it was appropriate to document the failed fitness assessment closing out the report on 17 May 2013 with the reason for the report being "Directed by Commander". In accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2406, Table 3.7., Rule 5, "An evaluation is necessary to document unsatisfactory or marginal duty performance or conduct." The applicant has provided insufficient supporting documentation to prove the EPR was not rendered fairly based on the failed fitness assessment. AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, effective 1 Jul 10, states "It is every Airman's responsibility to maintain the standards set forth in this AFI 365 days a year. Being physically fit allows you to properly support the Air Force mission. The goal of the Fitness Program (FP) is to motivate all members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength/flexibility training, and healthy eating." It was the applicant's responsibility to ensure that she was properly prepared for her fitness assessments. Therefore to change or void this evaluation would be an injustice to other Airman who have consulted with the medical community and received the proper medical profiles regarding the fitness program or the other Airman which have met the regulatory AF requirements. Regarding the applicant's request to have the report corrected to the original annual close out date, the applicant has made a prohibited request by failing to provide a re-accomplished EPR, along with signed memorandums of support/justification from the original evaluators at the time. Although the AFBCMR is not governed by AFI 36-2406, we would request the AFBCMR honor the guidance set for an evaluation appeal within the governing directives. The governing directive states that appeals requesting to re-accomplish an evaluation will not be considered without the applicant furnishing a new evaluation. It is therefore our recommendation that, for this reason alone, the AFBCMR reject the applicant's request to amend or change the overall rating. IAW AFI 36-2406, paragraph 10.2.4, the Board will not consider nor approve requests to change an evaluators rating or comments if the evaluator does not support the change. We urge the AFBCMR to not circumvent the evaluators which bear the responsibility of making a fair and equitable assessment at the time the report was written. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Apr 15, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 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. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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-2014-01675 in Executive Session on 11 Jun 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01675 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Apr 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, dated 18 Apr 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Apr 15.