ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-04586

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  The Board reconsider her request to remove the aerobic components from her fitness assessments dated 5 February 2014 and 27 August 2014.

2.  Her demotion from the grade of technical sergeant (E-6) to staff sergeant (E-5) be rescinded.

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 3 November 2016, the Board considered and denied a request for correction of military records submitted by the applicant.  For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.

On 29 August 2017, the applicant requested reconsideration.  She contended that according to AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, she should have been exempt from the aerobic portion of the fitness assessments in question because of the medication she was prescribed to control her asthma.  In addition, she was demoted from the grade of technical sergeant to staff sergeant because of these fitness assessment failures.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit G.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to Special Order D-102, dated 7 October 2014, the applicant was demoted from the grade of technical sergeant to staff sergeant effective 6 October 2014.

According to Special Orders No. AC-004454 dated 20 March 2017, the applicant was retired from the Air Force in the grade of staff sergeant effective 1 January 2018.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends granting the applicant’s request to remove the aerobic components of the fitness assessments in question.  According to AFI 36-2905, the applicant should have been exempt from the aerobic portion of her fitness assessments due to the medication she was prescribed.  The applicant provided evidence from her Pulmonologist who indicates the medication used to treat her uncontrolled asthma prevented her from passing the fitness assessments.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit I.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 6 June 2018, for comment (Exhibit J), but has received no response.

ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2SSP recommends the applicant’s demotion order be removed and her grade be restored to technical sergeant.  While serving in the grade of technical sergeant, the applicant failed two fitness assessments within a 12-month period, which resulted in her being demoted to the grade of staff sergeant.  Based on AFPC/DP2SSM’s recommendation to remove the fitness assessment failures, the applicant’s demotion order should also be removed and her grade be restored to technical sergeant.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit K.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 12 July 2018, for comment (Exhibit L).  The applicant asked that the Board proceed with processing her case.  The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit M.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and finds that a preponderance of the evidence substantiates the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that:

	1.  She be exempt from the aerobic components of her fitness assessments dated 5 February 2014 and 27 August 2014.

	2.  Special Order D-013, dated 7 October 2014 be void and removed from her record and she be reinstated to the grade of technical sergeant (E-6), with a date of rank and effective date of 1 August 2012.

	3. Special Order No. AC-004454, dated 20 March 2017, be corrected to reflect that she was retired in the grade of technical sergeant rather than staff sergeant.
	
	4.  Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected as follows:
		a. Item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) TSgt rather than SSgt
		b. Item 4b (Pay Grade) E-6 rather than E-5
		c. Item 12i (Effective Date of Pay Grade) 1 August 2012 rather than 6 October 2014.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2015-04586 in Executive Session on 9 August 2018:

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All members voted to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit F:  Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-E, dated 13 January 2017.
Exhibit G:  Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 29 August 2017.
Exhibit H:  Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit I:  Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SSM, w/atch, dated 25 April 2018.
Exhibit J:  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 8 June 2018.
Exhibit K:  Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SSP, dated 9 July 2018.
Exhibit L:  Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 12 July 2018.
Exhibit M:  Applicant’s response, dated 16 July 2018.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.