Posted on Jul 28, 2017
SGT Nodal Network Systems Operators/Maintainer
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The last PT test I took was 27 October, on the 28th I was playing soccer and tore all of the ligaments in my ankle. I've been on temporary profile ever since because it was supposed to "heal itself" with physical therapy. Now 9 months later I am getting surgery and it may take 3-6 months to heal which would put my PT test as over a year old. Will this take away my promotable status?
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Once your APFT expires on your PPW, you will lose your status on the C10 roster. Even if it is a medical reason. You're expected to maintain yourself and your health. The only way a medical reason keeps a promotable status is if you were enrolled in a med board (MEB). Then your promotable status cannot be touched for the duration of the MEB.
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SN Greg Wright
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Torn ligaments have to be surgically repaired. I'd run from whoever told you they'd heal on their own.
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Some can just depending on how bad it is, but in my case it didn't heal on its own.
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SSG Chris B.
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Not sure he can run with torn ligaments. I'd suggest hobbling.
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Sgt Dale Briggs
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I'd say no based on my sons experience. Coming out of Afghanastan he suffered from many problems the most serious of which was a respiratory problem which has been improving greatly but he was put on profile for asthma. He's since changed duty stations and was promoted to Tech Sgt in 7 years which is well ahead of schedule. He's currently UDM at Lewis/McChord, and hopefully awaiting orders to the 160th SOAR. His only requirement is he must pass the Army PT test, that's it.
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