RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01118 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The fitness assessment (FA) score he received on 31 Jan 11 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The abdominal circumference (AC) target measurement should not be a factor when personnel cannot perform any other test assessment to determine physical fitness or combine a second assessment area to yield a more accurate score. He did not exceed the minimum requirement for the abdominal portion of the assessment. However, since he was medically exempt on all other portions of the assessment, he received a failing score. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his AFFMS Individual Test History, AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status and two excerpts from AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program. His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant was exempt from 3 of the 4 components of the fitness test. He required a combination of component scores which would be equal to or above an overall 75 composite score to pass the fitness test. The applicant achieved a score of 63 based on the prescribed method of computing the overall composite score. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. Accordingly there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of Proceedings. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: USAF/A1PP recommends denial. Based on the importance of the AC component and the requirement to meet the Target Component Value, A1PP does not recommend removing the applicant’s 31 Jan 2011 FA score from AFFMS. The Air Force adopted the AC measurement to best assess a regional fat pattern (body fat distribution) as it is scientifically linked to increased health risks such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, some cancers, and a myriad of other health problems. Because of the associated risks with having a higher AC, if an Airman is assessed on AC alone, the Target Component Value must be met in order to achieve a passing score. Additionally, when personnel have component exemptions and are assessed on AC alone, it is important to focus on maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle to meet AC standards. The complete A1PP 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 11 May 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response. 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. _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application BC-2011-01118 in Executive Session on 4 Jan 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Mar 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, USAF/A1PP, dated 28 Apr 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 May 11. Panel Chair