RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 				DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03620

 						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His 19 May 14 Fitness Assessment (FA) be removed from the Air 
Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He had an asthmatic reaction while completing the FA which caused 
a run time of 14:13.

His primary care manager states he exacerbated a medical condition 
during the FA.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is on active duty in the Regular Air Force in the 
grade of Technical Sergeant (TSgt, E-6).  

In a letter dated 23 Dec 14, SAF/MRBR afforded the applicant an 
opportunity to request that his case be administratively closed to 
pursue the administrative avenues described in the Air Force 
evaluation below prior to submitting his application to the 
AFBCMR.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  The applicant has not exhausted all 
available avenues of administrative relief prior to seeking 
correction of his military records.  

In Accordance With (IAW) AFI 36-2905, Air Force Fitness Program, 
dated 21 Oct 13, any military member can appeal his/her FA via an 
appeal to their wing commander and subsequently through the Air 
Force Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) within two years of 
discovering an error/injustice.  In this case, the applicant’s DD 
Form 149 was signed after 21 Oct 13 and the appeal has not been 
considered by his wing commander, nor has it been reviewed by the 
FAAB; therefore, the applicant’s request has not been submitted 
IAW current Air Force guidance.  

A complete copy of the DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 23 Dec 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C).  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has not 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.  In this 
respect, we note this Board is the highest administrative level of 
appeal within the Air Force.  As such, an applicant must first 
exhaust all available avenues of administrative relief provided by 
existing law or regulations prior to seeking relief before this 
Board, as required by the governing Air Force Instruction.  The 
Air Force office of primary responsibility has reviewed this 
application and indicated there is an available avenue of 
administrative relief the applicant has not first pursued.  In 
view of this, we find this application is not ripe for 
adjudication at this level as there exists a subordinate level of 
appeal that has not first been depleted.  Therefore, in view of 
the above, 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 issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

 

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that he has not exhausted all available 
avenues of administrative relief prior to submitting his 
application to the BCMR; and the application will only be 
reconsidered upon exhausting all subordinate avenues of 
administrative relief.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-03620 in Executive Session on 14 Apr 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	 , Panel Chair
	 , Member
	 , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Aug 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 7 Nov 14.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Dec 14.