RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02441 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 12 Mar 12 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She failed the FA dated 12 Mar 12, due to a miscalculation in the push-up portion of the FA. During the push-up portion of the FA, the number 18 was called out aloud making her believe that she had completed the minimum number of push-ups needed to pass; however, thinking this, after dropping her knees, the Physical Training (PT) Leader said that she had completed 16 push-ups, although he should have repeated the last number of correct push-ups while she was still in motion. In support of her appeal, the applicant provides copies of an AF Form 1168, Statement of Suspect/Witness/Complainant, dated 10 Apr 12 and her FA score record. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman first class (E-3). She received an unsatisfactory score on his FA dated 12 Mar 12. On 20 Jun 12, a memorandum was sent by AFPC/DPSIM to the applicant requesting additional documentation. Specifically, a copy of her signed score sheet, questionnaire for the fitness assessment in question, and a memorandum from the local FAC that the pushup portion of her fitness assessment was counted incorrectly. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM notes they queried the applicant for additional information with regard to her contention that she failed the FA due to a miscalculation of the push-up portion of her FA; however, the applicant failed to respond to their request. The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Aug 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ 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 error or injustice warranting corrective action. We note the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility to deny the requested relief in the absence of additional documentation; however, based on the statement from the airman that administered the push-up and sit- up portions of the FA, we believe the applicant has provided sufficient evidence establishing there was confusion concerning the actual number of push-ups she performed. We also believe this raises doubt concerning the validity of the remainder of her FA. Therefore, in view of the above and noting the applicant’s history of otherwise successful FAs, we recommend that her record be corrected to the extent indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that the Fitness Assessment, dated 12 March 2012, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02441 in Executive Session on 15 January 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Jun 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 15 Aug 12, w/atch. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Aug 12.