RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04203 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 30 Mar 12, 11 Jun 12, and 14 Jun 12, Fitness Assessments (FAs) be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 1. His abdominal circumference was measured by an Air Force member during the transition between civilian and military testers. The tape measurement seemed inaccurate at the time, but he did not contest it. Additionally, his weight has remaining the same for the last five years, but resulted in three different measurements. 2. He has been prescribed medications for high blood pressure, which have negatively impacted his ability to perform the cardio portion of the FA. 3. His 14 Jun 12 FA took place within the 42 days after his previous FA failure in violation of AFI 36-2905, Fitness. Because his officer performance report (OPR) was about to close out, he felt compelled to take the test inside the 42 days so as not to get a referral OPR. 4. There is an inherent un fairness in the FA test for larger framed Air Force personnel. He has a mosomorph frame with a 40 inch hip measurement; he is “big boned” and far from being fat. His waist meausurement over the last ten years has nearly always measured 40 inches. 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 major (O-4). On 30 Mar 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 41.00, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 11 Jun 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 65.70, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. On 14 Jun 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 73.10, which constituted an unsatisfactory 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, noting the applicant has not demonstrated a clear error or injustice. The applicant contends that he participated in the 14 Jun 12 FA inside the 42 days prescribed by the AFI 36-2905, which requires a commander’s approval to retest within 42 days of a previous FA failure. However, his statement indicates that after having a discussion with his commander, he decided to take the 14 Jun 12 FA in hopes of passing prior to the close out of his pending OPR. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude the applicant volunteered to retest and the commander did in fact approve the re-assessment in accordance with AFI 36-2905. As for his remaining contentions, AFI 36-2905 indicates that abdominal fat is an independent risk factor for disease; therefore, the abdominal circumference evaluation is used in the FA. A waist measurement of more than 39 incheas is indicative of a high risk of current and future disease in males, regardless of age or height. While the applicant’s calim that his large frame limits his ability to obtain a satisfacorty measurement, the guidance maintains larger AC measurement are indicators of potential health risks; as such, DoD has authorized the AC meausruement as a means to meet the body composition requirement. 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 8 Feb 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-2012-04203 in Executive Session on 23 Apr 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-04203 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Aug 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Military Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 22 Jan 13, w/atchs. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Feb 13.