RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00191
			COUNSEL:  NONE
			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His sit-up component score on his 4 Nov 12 Fitness Assessment 
(FA) be changed from 25 to 45, which will give him a passing 
score in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He exceeded the minimum number of sit-ups required during his 
FA.  The count of 25 sit-ups is erroneous.  The score of 25 
gives him a failure and a Letter of Counseling (LOC) from his 
commander.

He has never failed to complete the maximum sit-ups or push-ups 
during any of his FAs.  He has witnesses who watched him perform 
his test and support his claim of performing more than 25 sit-
ups.

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
Individual Fitness Assessment History and an email from a 
witness.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in 
the grade of senior master sergeant.  

The applicant’s last seven FA scores are as follows:

	DATE	SCORE			SIT-UPS/SCORE

	 5 May 13	SATISFACTORY		46/10.00
*	 4 Nov 12	UNSATISFACTORY	25/0.00
	 5 May 12	SATISFACTORY		50/10.00
	15 Oct 11	SATISFACTORY		50/10.00
	12 Mar 11	SATISFACTORY		48/9.50
	10 Apr 10	GOOD			50/10.00
	15 Mar 09	GOOD			50/10.00

*Contested FA score.

On 6 Nov 13, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) 
disapproved the applicant’s request to remove his FA dated 4 Nov 
12.  The specific reason for denial was there was insufficient 
evidence to support the claim (Exhibit C).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  DPSIM states that the applicant 
received a score of 25 in the sit-ups component and the minimum 
sit-up requirement for the applicant’s age is 28.  The evidence 
provided indicates that a witness supports the applicant’s claim 
of performing more than the official count of 25 sit-ups on the 
day of the FA.  While the applicant claims the count of 25 is 
erroneous, he does not specifically indicate why he felt there 
was such a large difference between his personal count and that 
by the FA personnel administering the test.  He does not 
indicate if he believes the score was simply entered incorrectly 
in AFFMS or that the tester did not apply multiple sit-up 
attempts towards the final count.  DPSIM finds little evidence 
to support the possibility of an administrative error in 
entering the score into AFFMS, aside from the witness’ reference 
to an inadvertent score which she herself stated the score sheet 
reflected 25.

The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 6 Dec 13, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to 
the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  
As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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.  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 and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that 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.

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number    
BC-2013-00191 in Executive Session on 9 Jan 14, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Dec 12, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 24 Sep 13, w/atch.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 6 Nov 13.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Dec 13.
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