Posted on May 22, 2022
If I'm going through a Chapter 8 for a twin pregnancy, and already did the clinic packet for separation, do I still participate in PT?
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Upon confirmation of your pregnancy (by examination or a lab test), your PCM should have created an electronic physical profile that is effective for the duration of the pregnancy
Although you are exempt from your regular physical training (PT) and testing during your pregnancy, it is mandatory for all pregnant and post partum soldiers to participate in Pregnancy Physical Training (PPT) and Postpartum Physical Training (PPT).
Your Chapter packet is NOT going to exempt you from any training.
Although you are exempt from your regular physical training (PT) and testing during your pregnancy, it is mandatory for all pregnant and post partum soldiers to participate in Pregnancy Physical Training (PPT) and Postpartum Physical Training (PPT).
Your Chapter packet is NOT going to exempt you from any training.
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LTC Jason Mackay
CPL (Join to see) the VA doesn’t really use your Phase II physical, they use findings as evidence but they examine you and evaluate the claim. If you get hurt, go to the MTF. Document. Ensure when you request your records that all of them are in there including off post providers. There is a transcription office at the hospital that does this. You’ll need that when you file the VA claim.
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LTC Jason Mackay
CPL (Join to see) sorry, what I was trying to say is that you can always add to a VA claim. I was lined up for disability before discharge and still did unit PT. As MAJ G says you’ll be in P3 PT
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MAJ (Join to see)
Let's back up a minute ... AR 135-178, Enlisted Separtations, Chapter 8 is for Entry Level Performance and Conduct. Chapter 6 discusses separation over pregnacy.
The only time someone would not be conducting PT after/during a medical examination is for a Medical Separation (MEB/PEB), which requies a P3 profile.
All Soldiers are medically screened prior to discharge to document phyical staus. It does not automatcally qualify anyone for VA. The Army has an obligation to (active) Soldiers to take care of them, the the screening is to ensure you are healthy/up-to-date on everything before your departure.
The only time someone would not be conducting PT after/during a medical examination is for a Medical Separation (MEB/PEB), which requies a P3 profile.
All Soldiers are medically screened prior to discharge to document phyical staus. It does not automatcally qualify anyone for VA. The Army has an obligation to (active) Soldiers to take care of them, the the screening is to ensure you are healthy/up-to-date on everything before your departure.
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SFC(P) Larry Nahalea
LTC Jason Mackay - Roger that. If you don't have a paper trail, then you are dead in the water.
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That whole thing about not doing PT after you get your separation physical is an Army urban myth. The chances of you being injured during Pregnancy Profile PT are below minimal. PPT is designed to minimize stress and injury during pregnancy and that leads to better results during pregnancy and delivery.
If you are injured, you just go to sick call and you can still add that to your VA claim when you separate, if you are significantly injured.
If you are injured, you just go to sick call and you can still add that to your VA claim when you separate, if you are significantly injured.
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MAJ Byron Oyler
CPL (Join to see) - Even with all that paperwork completed, you still have to follow policy and be at the right place, right time, and right uniform until separation. Not following policy could turn your exit from the US military into something very bad for you. No one is saying you have to partake in something bad for you or beyond your physical capabilities. You can refuse to do dangerous activities and if someone pushes the envelope, they get in trouble. If you are not present and against policy, you get in trouble.
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CPL (Join to see)
SFC (Verify To See) However it could cause serious damage. A twin pregnancy is already considered high risk and if i were to get hit in my head and fall over on the stands or in my stomach, it could potentially cause serious damage. I am well aware of being at the right place, right time, right uniform. I was simply asking for safety purposes after that incident. And for insight on them prolonging my chapter for personal gain. Thank you all for clarification.
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SFC(P) Larry Nahalea
SFC Kelly Fuerhoff - There's always an alternate event that the leadership will provide as long as it doesn't create additional harm or injury. Do you have a PT profile yet?
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Sir can you read the above comments as well. I would like your opinion on the situation.
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