AR- on APFT?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:29:26 -0500

Taking into consideration that the command team SOP can come into play.
I'm trying to find any Information on AR's for non- training units, on how frequently, Mandatory APFT can/should be given.
For example: I had taken a record Pt test back in February more toward the end of the month, the command team in pushed out information that they wanted updated pt test from everyone if they have not taken a pt test as current as the month of march.
So in April we held another mandatory record APFT on the 1st, I had taken it again and passed, again.
October comes up and they say they want another mandatory APFT, which in retrospect, probably seems reasonable giving that it has been a 6 month time frame.
tho when i go online to view my APFT records I have over 150 day till my APFT expires.
it is hard to find a stright answer when there are so many counter.
I have been told they only need to be given once a year.
can someone please help with clarification?

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Dec 3 at 2018 11:45 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:45:48 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member read for yourself in AR350-1. The FM7-22 governs how it's administered. You will find a Commander may administer an APFT as often as they wish. AR600-9 governs the ABCP.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2018 12:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:20:09 -0500

IAW AR 350-1, F-5 g. ..."All Soldiers (RA and RC) must be able to pass the APFT at any time, except upon return from deployment. Soldiers will be administered a record APFT no earlier than 90 days following redeployment".
K. Soldiers must take a record APFT every 6 months for RA and AGR Soldiers, and annually for all other USAR and ARNG Soldiers.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 3 at 2018 12:39 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:39:59 -0500

Good question- bottom line for my old units min 6 mo for record, but we took them up to 4mo apart As long as they announce it prior to the date

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2018 3:48 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:48:51 -0500

Your PT test is good for a year through HRC. However, it is a norm to do a pt test every 6 months

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2018 6:42 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 18:42:33 -0500

Good afternoon SPC Samantha J. The answer to your question is below. Commanders can give the APFT as many times as they want, but you are only required to take and pass 2 APFT test a year. Only Army Reserves and National Guard are required to take APFT annually.

Look in AR 350-1

Section II : other army training programs
and selected personnel mandatory requirements

F5: physical readiness training program

k. Soldiers must take a record APFT every 6 months for RA and AGR Soldiers, and annually for all other USAR and
ARNG Soldiers. If a Soldier fails a record APFT, commanders may allow Soldiers to retake the test as soon as the Soldier
and commander feel the Soldier is ready to test (not to exceed 90 days).

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2018 2:19 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:19:40 -0500

According to AR 350-1, Appendix F: Mandatory Training and Other Requirements, F-5, Section II para 3(k): Soldiers must take a record APFT every 6 months for RA and AGR Soldiers, and annually for all other USAR and ARNG Soldiers