RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-03771 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 18 Jul 13 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from his records. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His abdominal circumference (AC) was measured incorrectly and, as a result, he failed the contested FA. His AC measurement of 37 inches, as measured by a volunteer Physical Training Leader (PTL) with the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC), was clearly erroneous as evidenced by a 33 inch AC measurement during the previous FA, and a 32.5 inch AC measurement during the subsequent FA, just 11 days after the contested FA. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the grade of captain (O-3). On 2 Aug 12, the applicant participated in an FA where his waist was measured at 33.00 inches; he attained an overall composite score of 84.90, which constituted a satisfactory rating. On 18 Jul 13, the applicant participated in the contested FA where his waist was measured at 37.00 inches; he attained an overall composite score of 73.30, which constituted an unsatisfactory rating. On 29 Jul 13, the applicant participated in another FA where his AC was measured at 32.50 inches; he attained an overall composite score of 82.70, resulting in an satisfactory rating. On 31 Mar 14, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) directed the applicant’s records be corrected to reflect he was exempt from the AC component of the contested FA. However, because this correction resulted in an overall composite score that was still below 75.00 points, it had no impact on his overall rating of unsatisfactory. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) which is included at Exhibit B. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, due to lack of supporting evidence to substantiate an error or injustice. While the applicant contends his AC was incorrectly measured and he was not provided an opportunity to be re-taped, he has not provided any documentation from the PTL or FAC indicating the measurement was not accomplished IAW AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program. 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 was forwarded to the applicant on 2 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). 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. The applicant contends that his abdominal circumference (AC) was erroneously measured during the contested fitness assessment (FA). After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, we are convinced that corrective action is warranted. We note the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) has corrected the applicant’s records administratively to reflect that he was exempt from the AC component of the contested FA; however, we are not convinced that such a correction is proper and fitting in this case. We note that even with the administrative correction noted above, the applicant’s overall score on the contested FA remains unsatisfactory. While this outcome, in and of itself, is not sufficient for us to recommend removing the FA in its entirety rather than correcting the record to reflect an exemption in the objectionable component, we believe a preponderance of the evidence substantiates that additional relief is warranted in this particular case. In our view, had the applicant’s AC measurement been accurately captured on the day in question, we find it extremely likely that he would have attained an overall passing score on the contested FA. In this respect, we note that even if the applicant’s AC measurement was as much as 35.5 inches, he would have attained an overall passing score. Therefore, in view of the fact the evidence before us indicates the applicant’s AC measurement has never been above 35.5 inches (2006), and his AC measurement was recorded as 32.5 inches during an FA taking place only days after the FA in question, we believe it is highly likely that the applicant would have attained an overall passing score if his AC had been measured correctly. Therefore, we recommend the FA score in question be declared void and removed from the applicant’s records. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his 18 July 2013 Fitness Assessment (FA) score be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-03771 in Executive Session on 24 Sep 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Aug 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIM, dated 3 Jan 14, w/atchs. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Jul 14.