RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05600 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 14 October 2012 Fitness Assessment (FA) score be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His FA failure was due to the consumption of cold medication which caused dizziness and shortness of breath. Although he notified the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) of his medical condition, his score was inadvertently entered into the AFFMS. Therefore, his commander later deemed the FA invalid. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Air National Guard (ANG) in the grade of staff sergeant (E-5). On 14 October 2012, the applicant participated in the contested FA. He attained a composite score of 40.00 after receiving the following component scores: abdominal circumference – 20.00 points, push-ups – 10.00 points, sit-ups – 10.00 points, and cardio – 0.00 points. As the applicant was unable to complete the cardio portion of the FA, the FAC notified him of his responsibilities under the Fitness Assessment Did Not Finish (FADNF) process. He had the option of being medically evaluated, but his test would still count unless rendered invalid by his unit commander based on medical evaluation results. The applicant acknowledged that he had been made aware of his responsibilities under the FADNF process. On 16 October 2012, the applicant’s commander indicated he was aware that the applicant did not complete the FA and was seeking to be evaluated medically in accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application is described 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 has not displayed a clear error or injustice. In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2905, Fitness Program, 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 medical treatment facility (MTF) but his/her test will still count unless rendered invalid by the unit commander. Fitness assessment cell (FAC) staff will hold scores of non-Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Air Reserve Component (ARC) airmen for up to one month and enter them into AFFMS on the 30th day if the commander does not invalidate the test results. In this case, while the applicant has provided a copy of his FADNF letter, which was provided to the commander, it is not complete. The applicant’s illness was not validated by the medical treatment facility (MTF), nor has the commander indicated his determination to validate/invalidate the FA. Therefore, the FA score in AFFMS does not reflect an error or injustice. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 17 February 2013 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-2012-05600 in Executive Session on 19 September 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 November 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 11 February 2013. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 February 2013.