RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01251 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 30 Nov 12 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System II (AFFMS II). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: An administrative error occurred when she was allowed to take her FA while on the prescription medicine “Metoporol”. In the fitness instruction, which was in effect during her test, personnel on “Metoporal” were not permitted to take the walk portion of the test; which the fitness team at the Air Force Personnel Center, (AFPC) failed to recognize. This medication slows down her heart rate and does not allow for an accurate heart rate reading. In support of her request, the applicant provided all previous medical documentation regarding her medication, copies of her profiles, a timeline of events and E-mails from NGB/A1. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Air National Guard in the grade of Senior Master Sergeant. The applicant’s last six FA scores are as follows: DATE RESULT 30 Dec 14 Satisfactory 01 May 14 Satisfactory 27 Jan 14 Unsatisfactory 25 Jul 13 Satisfactory 24 Jan 13 Satisfactory * 30 Nov 12 Unsatisfactory * Contested FA. 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/DPSIM recommends denial as the applicant has not exhausted all available avenues of administrative relief prior to seeking correction through the AFBCMR. The applicant’s case has not been considered by her Wing Commander, nor has it been reviewed by the Air Force Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB). Therefore, the applicant’s request has not been submitted in accordance with current Air Force guidance. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In response to the Air Force Advisory, the applicant contends the reason she failed to exhaust all reasonable administrative remedies is because as an AGR member, she does not work within an Air Force Wing. She is assigned to the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Directorate Personnel, Manpower, and Training; which is a MAJCOM level office. She also contends that her supervisor attempted on multiple occasions to remove the test score without success. 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. 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. The Board would like the applicant to note that while she does not believe that the quoted remedy applies to her because her leadership previously attempted to resolve the issue, their efforts to do so took place before the administrative remedy was prescribed in AFI 36-2905, Fitness, dated 21 Oct 13. The applicant should avail herself to this remedy by first applying for relief through NGB/HR under these provisions. Should NGB/HR deny her request, she can then apply for relief to the Fitness Assessment Appeal Board (FAAB) in accordance with the quoted instruction. In view of these options, 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 all available avenues of administrative relief have not been exhausted; and the application will only be reconsidered upon submission of documentary evidence indicating that said avenues of administrative relief have been exhausted. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01251 in Executive Session on 9 Dec 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01251 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Feb 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 21 Aug 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Nov 15. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 30 Nov 15.