Posted on Nov 20, 2025
After failing the AFT and being put on the ABCP, can I voluntarily reclass away from 11B? Will the ABCP block a mandatory reclass?
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I am 11 bravo. Failed the AFT run and also got put into ABCP. I did not know about this policy of AFT implementation that soldiers can request to voluntarily reclass if they do not meet the combat standards of 350 out of 500. I’m attaching a screenshot of my AFT in October, the policy of voluntary reclass, and my updated line scores below or my line scores in the comments later at least.
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22:21 for a pitiful two miles? Holy Hell! Did you low crawl the whole way, you slimy f*cking walrus-looking piece of sh-t? Does that qualify you to remain in the Army as a jelly donut-eating x-ray technician? I don't know if you can be a clerk typist running that slow. Sweet Jesus! I'm 46, retired, and haven't run anything but my mouth in 4 years, and I can move faster than that! Have you considered the Air Force? You're clearly not cut out for the Military!!!
(did I do a good Gunnery Sergeant Hartman?)
Seriously, if you run 11+ minute miles, the Army isn't for you, I don't think a reclass is the answer.
(did I do a good Gunnery Sergeant Hartman?)
Seriously, if you run 11+ minute miles, the Army isn't for you, I don't think a reclass is the answer.
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Your best bet right now is to train for the next AFT. If your S3/Training section is a good one you should be able to take another one next month or so, and you can definitely get a passable run time by that point. But let's say that's not the case...
Get with a battle buddy (peer, fire team leader, squad leader, etc.) regarding establishing a plan to increase your run time, and make that plan happen. I'd also throw in some agility training because I'm no triathlete, and even I have a better Sprint Drag Carry time than that (by almost thirty seconds). But I digress. The failed event is the 2-mile run. The Army understands, as do I, that shit happens every now and then to everyone at some point. What leaders pay attention to, however, is how you pick yourself back up. If you take visible action to get better: that will be noticed by your leadership, and that can really help justify the case for taking another AFT sooner vs waiting another six months or so.
Get with a battle buddy (peer, fire team leader, squad leader, etc.) regarding establishing a plan to increase your run time, and make that plan happen. I'd also throw in some agility training because I'm no triathlete, and even I have a better Sprint Drag Carry time than that (by almost thirty seconds). But I digress. The failed event is the 2-mile run. The Army understands, as do I, that shit happens every now and then to everyone at some point. What leaders pay attention to, however, is how you pick yourself back up. If you take visible action to get better: that will be noticed by your leadership, and that can really help justify the case for taking another AFT sooner vs waiting another six months or so.
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In my opinion, 11B is one of the best non-wartime options to get fit and live the Army way. Your leadership can keep you off the 'lawn and garden detail' and make sure you have time to PT twice a day. Many other MOS have the same job in garrison as we do in wartime and they takes away. Infantry does not have a mission like that in garrison.
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