RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01944 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. The Fitness Assessments (FA), dated 2 Mar 12 and 30 May 12 be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). 2. The Referral Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) rendered for the period from 18 Mar 11 through 17 Mar 12, as a result of the failed FA, be declared void and removed from his records. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition, specifically, hypothyroidism, during the contested FA, which precluded him from obtaining a satisfactory overall rating, resulting in an unjust referral EPR. He contends hypothyroidism caused him to gain weight and as a result, caused him to fail the abdominal circumference (AC) portion of the FA. In support of his contention, he submits a Memorandum for Record (MFR)from his Primary Care Manager (PCM) dated 4 Dec 12, a MFR from his First Sergeant dated 24 Jul 12, Lab results, his contested EPR, and his referral for fitness failure. The medical condition has been validated through a medical evaluation. His commander submitted the request to remove the FA from his record, but it had already been entered into the AFFMS. 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 senior airman (E-4). On 2 Mar 12, the applicant participated in the first of two contested FAs and attained an unsatisfactory composite score of 60.90. He was subsequently given a referral EPR due to not meeting fitness standards. The applicant participated in the second contested FA on 30 May 12 and attained an unsatisfactory composite score of 58.60. In a response to the applicant’s appeal, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) directed that the pertinent Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) records be updated to reflect AC exemption and scores be recalculated accordingly. A review of the Information extracted from the AFFMS indicates the AFFMS was updated. The updated AFFMS record indicates applicant continued to achieve unsatisfactory scores due to a composite score of 69.5 on both contested FAs. The applicant’s last five FA results are as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 5 Nov 13 70.00 Unsatisfactory 29 May 13 81.5 Satisfactory 27 Jul 12 Exempt Exempt *30 May 12 69.5 (corrected) Unsatisfactory *2 Mar 12 69.5 (corrected) Unsatisfactory * Contested FA On 16 Dec 13, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board corrected the AFFMS records to reflect the applicant was exempt from the AC components of the contested FAs. 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 abdominal circumference (AC) measurement for a male between the ages of 30 and 39, is less than or equal to 39 inches. _______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s request and states there is no evidence to support removal of the non-exempt components from the AFFMS. When the AFFMS was corrected to exempt the AC, the composite score still remained unsatisfactory. The applicant provided no supporting documentation to authorize removal of the remaining components of the test. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request to remove the contested EPR from his record since he has not provided sufficient documentation to prove it was unfairly or unjustly rendered. Moreover, since the FA failures remain, even after exempting him from the AC components, there exists no basis to void the contested EPR A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations, with attachments, were forwarded to the applicant 28 Feb 14 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 error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their 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 compelling 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. ________________________________________________________________ Due to the unavailability of XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX has signed as Acting Panel Chair. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-01944 in Executive Session on 21 May 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Apr 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 25 Sep 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSID, not dated. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Feb 14 1 2