Posted on Sep 4, 2014
At what rank should Soldiers be exempt from organized PT?
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It shouldn't be based on rank. The only factor that should come into play is the SM's PT score. I would say 270 or 90 in each event soldiers could do their own PT. The only catch would be that they must maintain that PT score or higher and when it comes time for CO, BN, or BDE runs they must be there as the commanders like to have full participaton.
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SFC and above especially 1SG and CSM... They deserve to do their own after years in the serves. CPT and above for officers. But CPT and 1SG should lease company run PT at least once a week.
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SrA Ronald Moore
Listen we got Sort of P.T out here in jobs in the civilian community, You can not getaway from it.You will run if you make it to heaven or That other place, you will be doing P.T in your Dreams.This was not only meant for you but for all readers.
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All military members, regardless of rank, should be exempt from organized PT the day after they ETS or retire.
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There are times depending on position to attend organized PT on a daily basis, but ultimately - you can't lead from the front if you aren't there! Soldiers have to see they're leaders enduring the same standards from time to time!
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I can't answer for the Army, but I know in the Marines if anyone opted out, for any reason other than injury, it would be an insult.
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MGySgt Jose Capellan
I ran a PFT on my retirement month at age 51 and it was a first class, they used to give senior staff after the age of 48 a free pass and then it was change to do your PFT till the day you retired and I agree with many of the comments you should always be in shape for yourself and the moral of the troops that you are leading, also your fitness will fallow you in life if you can"t see your buckle you need to get in shape for you and for your health.
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Simple answer: When (RET) becomes part of their rank.
Leaders who exempt themselves from teamwork are neglecting to lead by example.
Leaders who exempt themselves from teamwork are neglecting to lead by example.
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I think no one should be exempt if your in the military your in the military rank should not matter but sadly it does my last unit officers would never show up to pt unless it was the XO n almost all of them would be out of ranks when their names were called for a pt test. I thought it was very disrespectful and very unorganized
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Never! If your more accelerated in pt get your guys on the same page as you.
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I think that organized PT is a great team building exercise - and that's what we're all about: ONE TEAM. Individuality and democracy are not factors to be considered in this particular aspect of military life. No one is discouraged from doing PT on their own, but if it is a command event, everyone must participate.
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