RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03370 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her fitness assessment (FA), dated 15 July 2012 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) and she be allowed to repeat the assessment. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 1. She used the AFFMS calculator on the official portal to assist her in training and setting goals. Before 15 July 2012, she decreased her abdominal circumference from 36.5 to 33.0. When she entered her height, weight, walk time, heart rate, sit- ups and push-ups into the calculator she received a composite score of 80.00. On assessment day she met all her preset goals but the composite score was 73.9. The two values were not even close. 2. With the high importance the Air Force (AF) places on practicing for the assessment and knowing what is needed to pass the assessment, the fitness calculator should have an accurate option to estimate composite scores. If her composite score was close to 75 she would have known that she needed to do more to be sure of a passing score. 3. She is not asking to receive a passing score. She just wants a chance to retake the assessment with a correct understanding of the score she needs in order to pass the assessment. The number of failures is of high importance and she would like to have the 15 July 2012, score removed from the AFFMS and the opportunity to retake the assessment as soon as possible. She has been working hard for a passing score and is confident that she can retake the assessment during her Unit Training Assembly (UTA) and pass. 4. The Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) personnel informed her that submitting a DD Form 149is the only method for contesting the fitness assessment. She has the full support of her unit with respect to retesting. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of Captain, O-3. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. DPSIM states that on 5 September 2012, a memorandum was sent to the applicant requesting additional documentation be submitted, within 30 days, to substantiate her claim. Specifically, a copy of her fitness assessment score sheet for the fitness assessment dated 15 July 2012. The applicant provided a copy of her previously submitted AFFMS fitness calculator composite score as well as a copy of her fitness history. DPSIM further states that after reviewing the applicant’s scores, her overall composite score received on 15 July 2012 is correct. When she entered her height, weight, walk time, heart rate, sit-ups and push-ups into the AFFMS calculator, she did not change the default age in the system to her specific age. The complete AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 5 November 2012 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). To date, a response has not been received. ________________________________________________________________ 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. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant's contentions, we are not persuaded the contested FA composite score is in error or unjust. The AFFMS fitness calculator composite score, to which the applicant trained, as well as a copy of her fitness history are noted. However we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility that the composite score of the contested FA accurately reflects the calculations of the applicant’s height, weight, walk time, heart rate, abdominal circumference, sit-ups and push-ups in combination with her specific age on the date of her FA. In view of the above and 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 in Executive Session on 16 April 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03370: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 July 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 17 October 2012, w/atchs Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 November 2012. Panel Chair AFBCMR 1500 West Perimeter Road, Suite 3700 Joint Base Andrews NAF Washington, MD 20762 Dear: Reference your application submitted under the provisions of AFI 36-2603 (Section 1552, 10 USC), AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03370. After careful consideration of your application and military records, the Board determined that the evidence you presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice. Accordingly, the Board denied your application. You have the right to submit newly discovered relevant evidence for consideration by the Board. In the absence of such additional evidence, a further review of your application is not possible. BY DIRECTION OF THE PANEL CHAIR Chief Examiner Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records Attachment: Record of Board Proceedings DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary