Posted on Jun 21, 2020
Is my APFT still currently due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
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My last PT test was last year and expired this month. However due to the to the pandemic I can take a PT test now. Under IAW HQDA EXORD 164-20, will My test be extended for schools, and promotions until further notice or will a new one need to be taken?
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SSG, you are covered until further notice. The Army announced that when it starts the ACFT, scores will not count until March 2022. If you were current before COVID 19 hit, then you are good.
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SSG (Join to see)
Roger MSG, so as long as it was current in March its current until further notice and will not affect promotions or schools? Thank you!
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that's great news. I passed an APFT in OCT 2019. I'll be dropping my retirement packet in OCT 2021. I'll never have to take another PT test.
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Check your Enterprise email. SMA sent a message about this to the total force.
Here are the highlights
-Your goal for this year is to pass at the GOLD standard (this is the very minimum standard). If you are in halfway decent shape, you should be able to accidentally hit these minimums.
-If you fail to execute the leg tuck, you can drop to the ground and do a 2 minute plank to receive 60 points for that event.
-Alternate bike event is decreasing from 15,000 meters to 12,000 meters
-If you passed your last record APFT, it is valid until further notice
-If you failed your last record APFT, you need to pass
-Until further guidance is published, your performance on the ACFT will NOT be included on your evals, record briefs, or in consideration for promotion
-Until further guidance, you will NOT face adverse administrative action for failing the ACFT
Here are the highlights
-Your goal for this year is to pass at the GOLD standard (this is the very minimum standard). If you are in halfway decent shape, you should be able to accidentally hit these minimums.
-If you fail to execute the leg tuck, you can drop to the ground and do a 2 minute plank to receive 60 points for that event.
-Alternate bike event is decreasing from 15,000 meters to 12,000 meters
-If you passed your last record APFT, it is valid until further notice
-If you failed your last record APFT, you need to pass
-Until further guidance is published, your performance on the ACFT will NOT be included on your evals, record briefs, or in consideration for promotion
-Until further guidance, you will NOT face adverse administrative action for failing the ACFT
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2LT (Join to see)
Just checking, but I thought it was only if it was passed within FY 20? Thanks for the clarification.
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2LT (Join to see) I need to double check that. I would advise struggling Soldiers to try and take and pass an APFT by end of September while they still have a less challenging option available
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If you read the EXORD to its entirety, you would understand and know the answer to your question. ALL APFTs, are valid until further notice. If you failed one, that would be the only exception to take a new one
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