RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2011-03673 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His physical fitness test score performed on 8 September 2011 be removed from his record. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He seriously injured his right knee while running during physical training (PT) just a couple days before his scheduled Fitness Assessment (FA). As a result, he was placed on a profile that exempted him from all fitness tests except the abdominal circumference (AC) test. However, the Air Force changed the regulations to penalize people on profile. His AC measured 38.5 inches. The normal passing score is less than 39 inches; however, for airmen on profile, the passing score is 37.5 inches. It is humanly impossible to lose 1.5 inches off your waist in just two days; therefore, he failed what should have been an easy passing score. The applicant does not provide any evidence in support of his appeal. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently a member of the Regular Air Force serving in the grade of technical sergeant (E-6). The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicant’s military service record, are contained in the evaluation provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AF/A1PP recommends denial. A1PP states the applicant exceeded the required AC measurement and failed the FA. The primary goal behind the Air Force Fitness Program is to reduce potential health risks and to establish a culture in which airmen see merit in maintaining fitness year-round, rather than conditioning with a limited objective of passing an annual fitness test. In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2905, paragraph 4.2, the AC measurement will be performed on all members unless exempted by a medical provider since there is no risk to the member. Since the applicant was not exempt from the AC component, his AC measurement of 38.5 inches (at the time of the FA in question) was greater than the 37.5 inches required when all components are exempt except AC. 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 9 December 2011, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-03673 in Executive Session on 26 April 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-03673: Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 16 Sep 11. Exhibit B. Letter, USAF/A1PP, not dated. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Dec 11.