RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00248 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 31 Jan 12, 8 Jun 12, and 30 Oct 12 Fitness Assessments (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The contested fitness failures were the result of an ongoing knee problem, for which he had to have surgery, and precluded him from attaining a passing score on the contested FAs. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 19 Nov 02. In accordance with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, to determine overall fitness the Air Force uses an overall composite fitness score and minimum scores per three component areas: Aerobic Fitness (1.5 mile run), Body Composition (abdominal circumference measurement), and Muscular Fitness (number of push-ups and sit-ups completed within one minute each). Military members receive a composite score on a 0 to 100 scale based on the following maximum component scores: 60 points for aerobic, 20 points for body composition, 10 points for push-ups and 10 points for sit-ups. To determine individual composite fitness scores the Air Force uses age and gender specific fitness score charts. An unsatisfactory is a composite score less than 75 and/or one or more component minimums are not met. Furthermore, Attachment 2, USAF Fitness Test Scoring, of the AFI reflects males under the age of 30 must meet minimum value in each of the four components, and achieve a composite point total greater than 75 points. The passing minimum component for the 1.5 mile run for a male under the age of 30 such as the applicant is less than or equal to 14 minutes. Attachment 16 of the AFI reflects the passing minimum component for the 1.0 mile walk for a male between the ages of 30 and 39 is a VO2 maximum score of 38. On 31 Jan 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 26.40. He did not meet the minimum component for the 1.5 mile run, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. His run time was 17 minutes and 52 seconds. On 8 Jun 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 65.60. He did not meet the minimum component for the 1.0 mile walk, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. His walk VO2 maximum score was 37. On 4 Oct 12, according to documentation provided by the applicant, an AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status, was issued indicating that he was restricted from performing all components of the FA, except for pushups and abdominal circumference (AC) for the period of 26 Sep 12 through 15 Nov 12. On 30 Oct 12, the applicant participated in the contested FA, attaining a composite score of 73.67, which constituted an unsatisfactory assessment. He was exempt from the cardio and sit-up components of the assessment in accordance with the aforementioned AF Form 422. On 19 Nov 12, according to documentation provided by the applicant, an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, was issued indicating the applicant was restricted from running greater than 100 yards, with an expiration date of 3 Jan 13. On 29 Sep 13, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge with a narrative reason for separation of “Miscellaneous – General Reasons” and issued a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of “KND” (failure to obtain retainability). He was credited with ten years, ten months, and ten days of total active service. 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 evidence provided by the applicant does not conclusively support his contention. The evidence provided by the applicant indicates he was in fact seen by a medical provider. The AF Form 422 substantiates a medical condition that restricted him from performing all components of the FA, except the pushups and AC. Unfortunately, this document reflects effective dates of 26 September – 15 November 12 and this document did not show the applicant Fitness Assessments was affected by the medical condition. While it could be assumed his medical condition contributed to an unsatisfactory performance during the 31 January 2012, 8 June 2012, and 30 October 2012 FA, none of the evidence provided by the applicant substantiates removal of these FA scores from his records. 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 18 Oct 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 of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2013-00248 in Executive Session on 14 Jan 14 and 24 Jan 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Jan 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 18 Sep 13, w/atchs. Exhibit D. 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