RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03969 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 14 Aug 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: While performing the sit-up portion of his FA, he noticed some back pain that worsened as he progressed through the test. If he had not been in pain, he may have met the minimum requirement on the sit-up component and passed his overall assessment. 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 senior airman (E-4). On 14 Aug 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 67.50, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 15 Aug 12, the applicant reported to the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) for lower back pain. The medical provider diagnosed him with likely low back strain and prescribed rest and pain medication. 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 the applicant failed to demonstrate a clear error or injustice. The applicant felt pain at the onset of his FA but continued the assessment. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, AFGM 5, paragraph 10, “If an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the MTF but his/her test will still count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander.” The applicant should have notified the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) of his injury and discontinued the FA. He would have been directed to the MTF for evaluation and his commander would have had the option to invalidate the assessment, if the MTF was able to validate his injury. The applicant has provided no evidence indicating he requested to discontinue the FA to seek medical care. The MTF has provided no documentation indicating the applicant should have been exempt from any component of th FA. A complete copy of the 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 19 Apr 13 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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 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 the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2012-03969 in Executive Session on 13 Jun 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Aug 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 5 Apr 13, w/atchs. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Apr 13.