RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02080

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 24 Jan 13, be removed from the 
Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS).

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) member did not understand his 
intent to receive medical attention after completing his FA.  
The FAC member prematurely entered the score prior to the 
required five days to allow for medical treatment and the 
commander to invalidate the exam.

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of a 
memorandum for his commander and a memorandum from the clinic.

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 technical sergeant.  

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

	DATE	SCORE

	 6 Jun 13	SATISFACTORY
*	24 Jan 13	UNSATISFACTORY
	 5 Apr 12	SATISFACTORY
	11 Jan 12	UNSATISFACTORY
	30 Aug 11	UNSATISFACTORY
	25 Jan 11	UNSATISFACTORY
	27 Jan 10	POOR

*Contested FA score.

On 16 Dec 13, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) 
disapproved the applicant’s request to remove his FA dated 13 
Dec 12.  The specific reason for denial was there was 
insufficient evidence to support the claim; specifically an AF 
Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification 
Status and medical documentation (Exhibit C).

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial.  DPSIM states that in accordance 
with AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, Paragraph 10, “If an airman 
becomes injured or ill during the FA, he/she will have the 
option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility 
(MTF) whether they complete the FA or not.  If the medical 
evaluation validates the illness/injury and provides supporting 
medical documentation, the Unit Commander may invalidate the FA 
results by notifying the FAC in writing.  If the FA is 
invalidated, the Airman will be required to retest on all non-
exempt FA components within five duty days from the original FA 
test date.  NOTE:  Original FA will count unless rendered 
invalid by the Unit Commander.  Airmen should notify their 
commander within one duty day of the FA regarding the 
injury/illness to ensure communication regarding test validity 
with the MTF and FAC staff occurs prior to score entry into 
AFFMS.”

The applicant provided documentation of the unit commander 
notification as well as a memorandum from the clinic; however, 
he has not provided documentation from the unit commander 
indicating his/her decision to invalidate the FA, nor did he 
provide documentation of a medical profile (AF Form 422).

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

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 24 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-2013-02080 in Executive Session on 30 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 28 Jan 13, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 11 Oct 13, w/atch.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 16 Dec 13.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Dec 13.



								
			Panel Chair