At what rank should Soldiers be exempt from organized PT?

E-10 sounds about right.

None!

If the MGYSGT (E9) that I worked with could still do his PFT and get his run time under 19 minutes for 3 miles, than NOBODY should be exempt. Besides, it sets a bad example for junior troops. Lead by example.

I'd like to suggest that no such exemption apply except to highest ranks. They should participate in some P.T. even if not organized.

The proper rank to be exempted from PT is Civilian. A Soldier can be exempt from PT as soon as they get their DD-214.

never, when you retire you don't have to do PT anymore

Sp4 Byron Skinner. None. The PT requirements and standards have ween watered down to nothing since the 1950’s. If a draftee can pass the PT requirements which include a lot more brutal workout the the what is no called PT, you don;t eve do PT is the Uniform you will fight in. PT has really has become pointless, really.

I was in the Army for 20 yrs and was never exempt from PT, untill it was time for me to retire and was on Brigade staff duty and had a day in day off schedule and no longer reported to my unit except to clear and then for my retirement ceremony.

None. Rank alone is not an automatic exemption from organized PT. However, we all work for somebody.... whether is a brigade commander or a GO, you may be "excused" from organized PT due to a meeting or an alternate mission.

My personal philosophy.... absent any conflicts or priorities from my boss, if there was organized PT, I always showed up, regardless of my rank.

Your rank does not exempt you from PT you have to lead-in combat have to be physically fit to do that

I'm tired of this question. ANSWER: THE DAY AFTER THEY RETIRE.