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FRAGO 1 TO HQDA EXORD 164-20 ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (APFT) AND ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST (ACFT) DURING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK (FOUO), DTG: 272156Z APR 20. FRAGO 1 directs specific adjustments concerning the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) during the COVID-19 outbreak. Effective immediately, adjustments to the training and conduct of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), and Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) assessment screening and tape-testing are implemented to better support COVID-19 mitigation measures, while still ensuring the physical readiness of our Soldiers. Some key points in the FRAGO are: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-767773
a. (3.B.2.) [Change to read] all current valid passing APFT scores remain valid until further notice. In instances where a Soldier was unable to take an APFT within the 12-months (pregnancy, surgery or injury profile) but passed their last record APFT, the Soldier's last record APFT remains valid until further notice.
b. (3.B.7.) [Add] the height/weight and ABCP assessment conducted in conjunction with record APFT/diagnostic ACFT testing for all components is temporarily suspended until further notice.
c. (3.B.8.) [Add] all current height/weight and ABCP assessments remain valid until further notice.
d. (3.B.9.) [Add] Soldiers and units will continue to comply with the ABCP standards.
e. (3.B.10.) [Add] Soldiers enrolled in the ABCP are expected to make progress towards meeting Army standards.
f. (3.B.11.) [Add] Soldiers flagged for APFT or HT/WT may request to take and pass the APFT and/or the ABCP assessment to overcome the flag provided testing complies with prior guidance and restrictions related to COVID-19. Commanders may execute the monthly ABCP assessment given the COVID-19 mitigation measures are taken. The approval for taking the APFT or HT/WT is the company/battalion commander. The commander is responsible for the safety of their personnel and will verify that COVID-19 mitigation measures are taken.
g. (3.B.12.) [Add] Units requesting active duty operational support (ADOS) during COVID-19 stop movement can waive the APFT requirement due to the suspension of testing. Army body composition program is currently not waiverable.
a. (3.B.2.) [Change to read] all current valid passing APFT scores remain valid until further notice. In instances where a Soldier was unable to take an APFT within the 12-months (pregnancy, surgery or injury profile) but passed their last record APFT, the Soldier's last record APFT remains valid until further notice.
b. (3.B.7.) [Add] the height/weight and ABCP assessment conducted in conjunction with record APFT/diagnostic ACFT testing for all components is temporarily suspended until further notice.
c. (3.B.8.) [Add] all current height/weight and ABCP assessments remain valid until further notice.
d. (3.B.9.) [Add] Soldiers and units will continue to comply with the ABCP standards.
e. (3.B.10.) [Add] Soldiers enrolled in the ABCP are expected to make progress towards meeting Army standards.
f. (3.B.11.) [Add] Soldiers flagged for APFT or HT/WT may request to take and pass the APFT and/or the ABCP assessment to overcome the flag provided testing complies with prior guidance and restrictions related to COVID-19. Commanders may execute the monthly ABCP assessment given the COVID-19 mitigation measures are taken. The approval for taking the APFT or HT/WT is the company/battalion commander. The commander is responsible for the safety of their personnel and will verify that COVID-19 mitigation measures are taken.
g. (3.B.12.) [Add] Units requesting active duty operational support (ADOS) during COVID-19 stop movement can waive the APFT requirement due to the suspension of testing. Army body composition program is currently not waiverable.
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Taking this test can't hurt you.
APFTs are currently only authorized to help the Soldier. Meaning, if you don't have a flag they shouldn't give you a flag but they can remove a flag.
APFTs are currently only authorized to help the Soldier. Meaning, if you don't have a flag they shouldn't give you a flag but they can remove a flag.
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TRADOC is honestly its own set of rules. They have standards that must be met. As you mentioned, you are not currently on profile.
The Army can issue a PT Test at any time for any reason. As a Soldier, it's your responsibility to keep yourself in good physical condition.
As you have been taught if you don't have a profile the Army does not acknowledge your injury. All through basic training and AIT this has been the standard.
My best advice is go to medical or pass the PT Test. Just understand that their are consequences both good or bad.
You are no longer a individual you are a member of a team. Your leadership has to look out what's best for the Army.
Best of luck
The Army can issue a PT Test at any time for any reason. As a Soldier, it's your responsibility to keep yourself in good physical condition.
As you have been taught if you don't have a profile the Army does not acknowledge your injury. All through basic training and AIT this has been the standard.
My best advice is go to medical or pass the PT Test. Just understand that their are consequences both good or bad.
You are no longer a individual you are a member of a team. Your leadership has to look out what's best for the Army.
Best of luck
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