RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05735 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His fitness assessment (FA), dated 15 November 2012, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was injured while conducting [sic] the run portion of the fitness assessment and notified the Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM). The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) entered the unsatisfactory result prior to his UFPM having the opportunity to ask them to hold the score until he was seen by a medical provider. After completing the assessment, he immediately scheduled an appointment with a medical provider. He was diagnosed with a lower leg injury. As such, the FA score should be invalid. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides the DA Form 3349, Physical Profile. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of master sergeant. A resume of the applicant’s FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 19 Feb 13 87.75 Satisfactory *15 Nov 12 35.10 Unsatisfactory 12 Apr 12 75.10 Satisfactory 1 Sep 11 80.70 Satisfactory 14 Jul 11 71.60 Unsatisfactory 29 Dec 10 83.00 Satisfactory * Contested FAs The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this case are contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility which is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial. The applicant took his FA on 15 November 2012, scoring a composite score of 35.10, unsatisfactory. Immediately following the FA, he scheduled an appointment for treatment at the military treatment facility (MTF) and was diagnosed with an injury to his lower leg. He was placed on a medical waiver exempting him from the run component of the FA; however, the waiver cleared him for the walk, sit-up and push-up component of the FA. AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, states if an airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required components, he or she will have the option of being evaluated at the MTF, but his or her test will count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander. The applicant did obtain medical attention following his FA; however, there is no indication the commander invalidated the FA. There is also no evidence to support invalidating the entire assessment. 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 22 March 2013, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has received no response. ________________________________________________________________ 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 to warrant removal of the contested FA in its entirety. In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable consideration of his request to remove the contested FA from the AFFMS. 4. Notwithstanding the above determination, we believe some relief is warranted. Based on the evidence provided, we believe the applicant was injured during the FA and this injury had a direct impact on his ability to pass the cardio component of the FA. Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected only 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 cardio component of the Fitness Assessment dated 15 November 2012, be amended to reflect “exempt” in the Air Force Fitness Management System. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-05735 in Executive Session on 4 September 2013 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: All members voted to correct the record, as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Dec 12, w/atch. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 7 Mar 13, w/atch. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Mar 13.