Posted on Apr 6, 2020
Can a squad leader make us come in on our days off for 0600 PT & 1600 Remedial PT?
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Hello! I was wondering if there is a regulation on the amount of hours of PT we can do for PT a week, as my Squad leader has all APFT failures do PT 3 times a day Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 2 times a day Tuesday and Thursday, and 1 time Saturday with Sunday being the only "rest" time, I don't mean to sounds like a sh*t bag but I feel (along with the others in the group) that the excess amount of PT is causing more pain the helping, I failed my run by a minute and 8 Secs (Need a 15:54 got a 17:02) first diagnostic before all this PT I brought it down to a 16:04 then all the PT hit and I am going UP I went to a 16:32, then a 16:42, I feel a lot of pain and I want to bring this up to my Squad Leader but I'd like to have some type of Regulation or Command Policy that will back me up if possible, if they're is none, is there any advice on how I should go about making contact?
Edit: I see a lot of backlash, I just want to push that I am not trying to complain or anything like that, I am new to the Army and not sure exactly what is allowed and what isn't, as a private it's very nerve racking asking to speak to my squad leader. Thank you.
Edit: I see a lot of backlash, I just want to push that I am not trying to complain or anything like that, I am new to the Army and not sure exactly what is allowed and what isn't, as a private it's very nerve racking asking to speak to my squad leader. Thank you.
PRT (Army)
Squad Leader
Failure
Army Regulations
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You gotta ask yourself a question. If you were the squad leader and had people failng the PT Test, what would you do? Would you sit back and just let it happen? Let your Platoon Sergeant and 1SG look at you and say, you're not a leader and can't even train your troops to pass the PT Test. Would you trust that they are trained enough to follow you into battle and keep up? A squad it a team. Are you doing anything to help your team members or help yourself? Are you part of the problem or are you going to be part of the solution. Now, that's me being nice.... Get up off you ass and work out, get on the track and run. Quit whining and do your job. Staying fit to fight is part of your job and not coming in here and crying about your Squad leader training you to do something that you should be taking the initiative to do yourself. While reading this, you should already be in the front leaning rest.
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Hooah SFC! I understand everything here SFC, the problem is injuries, we work ourselves too much and It can & WILL hurt us. I mean no disrespect towards you, just want you to understand but an injuired is just the same as a less fit one, if not worse.
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SFC Michael D.
PV2 (Join to see) I feel ya. That is what sick call is for. If you’re hurt get a temporary profile, heal up and drive on. You know yourself. You also know that you can push yourself. Make me proud PV2.
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My best advice is if you have a complaint be prepared to come with a solution and a plan.
My next point is Train use this time to improve your PT score. Improve yourself and insure moving forward you use this time to reflect and improve your overall fitness.
This is just the start to your military career. Work hard and improve take this experience and apply it to military learning. Practice resiliency and keep motivating yourself to achieve your goals.
My next point is Train use this time to improve your PT score. Improve yourself and insure moving forward you use this time to reflect and improve your overall fitness.
This is just the start to your military career. Work hard and improve take this experience and apply it to military learning. Practice resiliency and keep motivating yourself to achieve your goals.
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I think there might be some overdoing it. Particularly, if a run is involved with all sessions. Making it a squad trip to the gym in the afternoon to focus workouts on individual weaknesses I say no.
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This post is a bit old but I'll reply anyway.
First - yes, too much PT can bring your scores down -- in the short term. But if you stick with it, they'll bounce back and you'll be stronger and faster for it.
Second - If you are training merely to pass your test, the best you will ever do is mediocre. Forget the test and do your best. Aim to always be getting stronger, faster, and more capable. When you aim at the test, you'll always be underperforming.
Third - Nowhere in your enlistment contract does it say you get weekends off. Just remember that time off is in the hands of your CO and the NCOs over you.
Finally - get it out of your head that remedial PT is a punishment. It isn't. It's a tool to help you achieve the required standard of fitness for service in the army. If it's too tough for you, maybe you should consider a transfer to the Space Force, or just get out -- which will happen anyway if you continue to fail your test.
Your future is in your hands. Decide whether service in the army is worth a little sweat and strain. Then apply that decision to your attitude and actions. Don't just say it, mean it.
First - yes, too much PT can bring your scores down -- in the short term. But if you stick with it, they'll bounce back and you'll be stronger and faster for it.
Second - If you are training merely to pass your test, the best you will ever do is mediocre. Forget the test and do your best. Aim to always be getting stronger, faster, and more capable. When you aim at the test, you'll always be underperforming.
Third - Nowhere in your enlistment contract does it say you get weekends off. Just remember that time off is in the hands of your CO and the NCOs over you.
Finally - get it out of your head that remedial PT is a punishment. It isn't. It's a tool to help you achieve the required standard of fitness for service in the army. If it's too tough for you, maybe you should consider a transfer to the Space Force, or just get out -- which will happen anyway if you continue to fail your test.
Your future is in your hands. Decide whether service in the army is worth a little sweat and strain. Then apply that decision to your attitude and actions. Don't just say it, mean it.
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My question is, if you're new to the military, why are you content on not making the standard or finding admin support for your failure? Doesn't matter if you missed the mark by a minute or ten, you missed the mark. End of story. Step up your game or find another line of work. That may seem harsh, but that's how it is.
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