RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02707

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: NO	

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  He be reinstated back into the Air Force and receive back pay for the total time he was involuntarily separated on 8 Jun 16.  

2.  If reinstatement is not possible, he be awarded access to Tricare Prime under retiree status.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His physical fitness test failure on 8 Jan 16, resulted from an incorrect measurement of the indoor track at Fairchild AFB, WA and led to his involuntary separation.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 16 Jun 16, the applicant separated from the Air Force in the grade of staff sergeant. 

In a letter dated 17 Mar 17, AFPC/DP3S informed the applicant that the indoor track at Fairchild AFB, WA was incorrectly measured and therefore he passed his fitness assessment dated 8 Jan 16.

For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory’s at Exhibit C & D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP2STM recommends granting the application if it is determined by the office of primary responsibility (OPR) for the fitness instruction that the three remaining fitness failures are insufficient as a basis for discharge.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denying the application.  IAW AFI 36-2905 Fitness Program paragraph 10.1.5, the fourth fitness assessment failure within a 24-month period initiates separation actions against the applicant.  The applicant was involuntarily separated on 6 Jun 16 due to a fourth fitness assessment failure.  Due to an aerobic component course mismeasurement at Fairchild AFB, the fourth fitness assessment, dated 8 Jan 16, was corrected to reflect the applicant’s fitness assessment as a PASS rating.  However, in light of new guidance provided by Headquarters Air Force (HAF), walk tests will be corrected to reflect passing, only if the tester did not fail other components. 

The applicant failed to complete the sit-up component with a passing score.  The minimum sit-ups required to pass the sit-up component is 42 sit-ups for males under the age of 30.  Therefore, the applicant’s fitness assessment is not eligible for correction and the test will reflect as “Fail.”  

The complete advisory is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 11 June 18 for comment (Exhibit F), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2SSM and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

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-2017-02707 in Executive Session on 18 Jul 18:

, Chair
, Member
, Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 9 Jun 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM 14 Dec 17
Exhibit D:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 30 May 18
Exhibit E:	Email from AFPC/DP3SSA, dated 12 Jan 18
Exhibit	 F:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 11 Jun 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9 for Docket Number BC-2017-02707.