AFPCI36-115 — Fitness Assessment Appeals Board

AFPCI36-115 governs appeals to correct or remove Air Force Fitness Assessments and the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board’s consideration of applications.

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  • Publication number: AFPCI36-115
  • Title: FITNESS ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD
  • Date: 2024-04-22

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AFPCI36-115 covers applicant and organizational roles, application procedures, board composition, board actions, and reconsideration. It requires appeal requests to identify the requested action, explain the alleged injustice or material error, and provide supporting evidence.

Applies to: This instruction applies to uniformed members of the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Fitness Assessment appeals
  • Fitness Assessment Appeals Board composition
  • Application procedures
  • Board deliberations
  • Board decisions
  • Reconsideration of applications

Questions and answers

How does an applicant submit a Fitness Assessment appeal?

Initiates and submits appeal requests for correction or removal of Fitness Assessments (FA) to the Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM) via myFitness.

How many members serve on each Fitness Assessment Appeals Board?

Each board will consist of three members.

Can a medical advisor vote on a Fitness Assessment Appeals Board?

The medical advisor is designated only to provide medical consultation and is not a voting member.

Can applicants appear personally before the Fitness Assessment Appeals Board?

Does not permit personal appearances. Neither applicants nor their representatives may appear before the FAAB.

What evidence must an applicant provide for a Fitness Assessment appeal?

The applicant has the burden of providing clear and sufficient information to determine if a preponderance of evidence establishes a material error or injustice, supporting their request for action. (paragraph 4)

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