RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2020-00652

XXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE
	
 	HEARING REQUESTED: YES

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

His fourth fitness assessment failure dated 12 Dec 18, be removed from his records.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He showed up smaller than he has ever been in his life and the airman’s tape measure was loose and he failed the abdominal circumference part of the test.  He passed tape measurements at 265 pounds, but failed the test at 249 pounds.  He asked to be measured by another staff member but was told they did not do that anymore.  He explained that he had been taped by this airman before and when he was taped by someone else, he was a full inch less.  He filed a local appeal that was lost for months and no determination was made, so he filed an appeal with the fitness board that was denied.    

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is an Air Force Reserve major (O-4).

On 12 Dec 18, documentation presented by the applicant shows he failed the abdominal circumference component of his fitness assessment, therefore failing the assessment as he was exempt from the other components.

On 25 Jun 19, documentation presented by the applicant shows he submitted an appeal to his 26 Apr 18 and 12 Dec 18 fitness assessment failures to his wing commander. 

On 15 Aug 19, documentation presented by the applicant shows his wing commander denied his appeal package to remove the test failures stating “…no evidence of error or negligence in the requested timeframe to accomplish the fitness assessment or on behalf of the Fitness Assessment Cell’s assessment of abdominal circumference.”  

On 18 Nov 19, documentation presented by the applicant shows the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board, under authority of AFI 36-2905, the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board (FAAB) disapproved his appeal to remove his 26 Apr 18 and 12 Dec 18 fitness assessments stating the “Member was unable to provide evidence of improper procedure. The member’s claim of being provided sufficient time to prepare is insufficient as Air Force personnel should meet standards at all times.”

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

AFPC/DP2SSM recommends denying the application.  Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice to remove his fitness assessment dated 12 Dec 18.  The provided documentation does not prove the abdominal circumference measurements were done improperly.

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent a copy of the advisory opinion to the applicant on 20 Mar 20 for comment (Exhibit C), but has received no response.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

1.  The application was timely filed.

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

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

4.  The applicant has not shown a personal appearance, with or without counsel, would materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

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-2020-00652 in Executive Session on 14 Oct 20:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 2 Jan 20.
Exhibit B:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2SSM, dated 10 Mar 20.
Exhibit C:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 20 Mar 20.

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