RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-05052 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 24 Sep 10 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was not given the time required by the regulation to acclimate to his new duty station prior to his FA. His Date Arrived Station (DAS) at Osan AB, Japan was 6 Sep 10. He was immediately scheduled for his FA, which he failed on 24 Sep 10. However, AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, paragraph 4.2.4. states “A member in inbound status is given 42 days from his DAS to acclimatize before assessment.” The error was immediately identified but no action has been taken to correct the data base. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of e-mails related to his case. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant currently serves in the Regular Air Force in the grade of senior master sergeant (E-8). The applicant’s DAS at Osan AFB, Korea was 6 Sep 10, and his FA was administered 18 days after his DAS. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, paragraph 4.2.4, a member in inbound status is given 42 days from his DAS to acclimatize before assessment. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant previously tested on 29 Mar 10, receiving a composite score of “good.” This required the member to test again in 6 months, which would have been 29 Sep 10. The member would have gone into non-current status if he had not tested on 24 Sep 10. On 24 Sep 10, he took the FA and failed because he did not meet the minimum requirements for his abdominal circumference measurement. Per AFI 36-2905, Airmen are responsible for maintaining currency standards. Specifically, each Airman is responsible for the following: a. Knowing the block of time within which his/her FA is required to remain current IAW AFI 36-2905, paragraph 2.12. b. If an FA has not been scheduled in the period required to remain current, notify the designated Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) representative, Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM), or superior authority in writing of the need to schedule the FA and request it be scheduled within the required testing window. It is ultimately the member’s responsibility to ensure their FA is scheduled. c. Remain current as defined in AFI 36-2905, paragraph 1.12. Failing to remain current as well as failing to attain a passing score on the applicable FA before the end of the performance reporting period will result in a “DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS” rating on the member’s OPR/EPR if, as of the closeout date of the performance report, currency or a passing score is not obtained. d. Monitor his/her FA exemptions, schedule any necessary medical examinations, and initiate FA test arrangements in a timely manner. To remain current, RegAF, AFR, and ANG (Title 10) must be assessed by the last day of the month, six calendar months following the previous passing test. The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 10 Feb 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. The member is requesting his Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 24 Sep 10, be declared void and removed from Air Force Fitness Management System. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we believe a preponderance of the evidence supports corrective action. While we note the comment from AFPC/DPSIM that Airman are responsible for maintaining currency standards, proper application of AFI 36-2905, paragraph 4.2.4., requires the applicant be allowed 42 days to acclimatize after his DAS before being assessed. He was clearly not afforded the time allowed to acclimatize after his arrival in Korea as the AFI directs before being scheduled for his FA, thus, we believe it is proper and fitting to recommend the entire FA be invalidated as the applicant has requested. Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 24 September 2010, be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-05052 in Executive Session on 12 Jul 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-05052 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Nov 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 12 Jan 12. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 12.