RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02467 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The cardio component of her Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 26 Apr 13, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was unjustly required to complete the 1.0 mile walk in the contested FA. At her geographically separated unit (GSU) an Army physician placed her on profile from forced marching/running. However, when the medical paperwork was submitted to the parent Air Force facility the Air Force physician incorrectly cleared her for the 1.0 mile walk. In support of her contention she submits an Department of the Army Form 3349 Physical Profile dated 17 Apr 13 showing "No running, jumping, or forced marching for 14 days." Additionally she submits and AF Form 469 Duty Limiting Condition Report dated 22 Apr 13 showing her incorrectly cleared to perform the 1.0 mile walk. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving as a Master Sergeant (E-7) in the regular Air Force. On 26 Apr 13 the applicant participated in the contested FA receiving an unsatisfactory composite score of 31.10. She scored a 31/0.00 on the cardio portion of the assessment. With the cardio portion exempted the composite score would be a satisfactory 77.75. On 2 Jan 14, the request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB), on the basis of “Insufficient evidence; specifically AF Form 422 and medical documentation from an Air Force doctor.” In accordance with (IAW) guidance at the time of contested FA, AFI 36-2905_ Fitness Program AFGM5 (3 Jan 13), Attachment 1, Section 10, “If an Airman becomes injured or ill during the FA and is unable to complete all required components, he/she will have the option of being evaluated at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) but his/her test will still count unless rendered invalid by the Unit Commander. If the medical evaluation validates the illness/injury, the Unit Commander may invalidate the test results. The Airman will then be required to retest within 5 duty days or when capable based on the recommendations of the medical provider/MLO and the Exercise Physiologist. If an AF Form 422 is required, an additional 7 days will be allowed for the AF Form 422 to be generated and provided. IAW AFI 36-2905_ AFGM5 (3 Jan 13), paragraphs 2.3.2 through 2.3.2.2 All members must complete the Fitness Screening Questionnaire (FSQ) prior to FA. The FSQ should be completed no earlier than 30 calendar days, but no later than 7 days prior to FA to provide time for medical evaluation, when indicated; however, failure to complete FSQ does not invalidate the FA. A medical provider must evaluate all members with health issues identified on the FSQ prior to the FA. Member must notify the Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM) of the assessment/training clearance status from the provider. ______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicant’s, citing the lack of supporting evidence. AFPC/DPSIM notes that if the applicant submits an official statement from the medical provider indicating an error with the AF Form 422 the cardio component could be exempted. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachment, was forwarded to the applicant on 24 Jan 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting partial relief. The office of primary responsibility (OPR) recommended denial of the request for lack of supporting evidence; specifically, a letter from her medical provider stating there was an error with the AF Form 422; however we disagree. While we note there is not an official statement from the applicant’s medical provider, we recognize the Army Form 3349, Physical Profile, dated 17 Apr 13, signed by her provider, exempts from running and walking for 14 days, which covered the time period of the contested FA. In reference to the AF Form 422, we believe that it is marked correctly, except for the restrictions on the cardio component of the assessment. In this respect, the contested FA should not be declared void, but the cardio component score should be changed to reflect an “Exempt” status. Therefore, in view of the above and in absence of evidence to the contrary, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that the Fitness Assessment, dated 26 Apr 13, be amended to reflect that she was “Exempt” from the cardio component in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-02467 in Executive Session on 30 Apr 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records, as recommended partial relief. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 May 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 11 Dec 13, w/atchs. Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jan 14. Panel Chair