Are Soldiers allowed to do PT with another company?

2016-06-01T19:42:30-04:00

In my Company I have the benefit to do PT on my own on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I have an obesity background, weighting over 300 pounds. There's another Company in my BN that have a few Soldiers on Remedial PT for either Overweight or PT Failure. I would like to invest my time on those days to motivate them, under their NCO of course and with the solely purpose of motivation.

Is there any Reg that states that I can't? Before I ask them, would I be allowed to do so?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2016 7:45 PM

2016-06-01T19:45:30-04:00

Not that I know of. In my battalion, remedial PT is a battalion wide event, meaning all soldiers accross the battalion admitted on to it, conduct Remedial PT together.

So I see it as, so long as your leadership is tracking, and the other soldier's leadership are cool with it. There shouldn't be a problem. Make sure the other soldiers are good with it to. You don't want your wanting to help to just thrown aside by some unappreciative soldiers.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Jun 1 at 2016 7:46 PM

2016-06-01T19:46:55-04:00

I don't see why not and there isn't anything in the regulations against that! What is your Company SOP? If you CLEAR it with your Leadership you have nothing to worry about!

Response by SSG William Jones made Jun 1 at 2016 9:19 PM

2016-06-01T21:19:30-04:00

@SPC Antonio Camacho Ortiz
I believe that would be companu level decision and must be agreed on by both company commanders. I don't see that it will be a problem as long as it didn't compromise the training schedule,or any other company business.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2016 10:00 PM

2016-06-01T22:00:20-04:00

I'm not army but I would imagine that as long as you're meeting your battalion's PT requirement and it's not interfering with your work it wouldn't be a problem.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2016 10:10 PM

2016-06-01T22:10:59-04:00

Obesity is one of those challenges that is only going to get bigger as the quality of food for most people goes down and our lives become more sedentary. My hats off to you for your willingness to use your own experience to help soldiers who may be struggling with the same issues.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 1:19 PM

2016-06-02T13:19:39-04:00

Recommend you do PT with your section, team or squad. And all 5 days.

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Jun 2 at 2016 5:17 PM

2016-06-02T17:17:57-04:00

SPC Antonio Camacho Ortiz Excellent Soldier Care!!!! HOOOAH!!! Way to lead by example!!!

Response by CPT Enrique M. made Jun 2 at 2016 10:48 PM

2016-06-02T22:48:16-04:00

heck you motivated me to get out of the couch and do some PT! seriously though , I applaud your efforts. Just stick to your chain , ask away and I bet the chain will work with you to help you accomplish your goal.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2016 10:31 AM

2016-06-06T10:31:02-04:00

Sounds like a great idea. Do not expect it to simply stay that way. Could go up, could go down. That unit is responsible to produce a PT program that works, they can use you to do it, but it is their responsibility. Additionally, it may create another form of cooperative PT program.. Then if it goes well, your great, goes bad....Hmmm. Choose wisely Danielson.

Response by CW2 Stephen Pate made Jun 21 at 2016 6:13 AM

2016-06-21T06:13:08-04:00

Is remedial PT a BN event for your unit? If so, see if you can lead it. If it doesn't exist see what your CSM thinks of the idea. I'm almost positive he'd let you run it if you spoke up about it and showed true caring and a want to help Soldiers.

Response by SGT Floyd Yates made Jan 27 at 2020 10:18 PM

2020-01-27T22:18:57-05:00

As long as it don’t interfere with your job should be no problem