Can someone tell me what OPAC is?

Johnathon Greer — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:14:38 -0400

So my recruiter today so close to my ship date told me if I don’t pass the OPAC test my contract could get voided. I’ve met a lot of people in the military in all branches and they don’t even know what he was saying. I’ve heard recruiters just be saying stuff to scare you, but can my contract really get canceled 30 days before shipping?

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 26 at 2019 7:53 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 19:53:07 -0400

Do you mean the OPAT? Occupational Physical Aptitude Test. That's a four event test that is newish to ensure you can physically handle Basic Training and your MOS.

You have an abundance of conspiracy theories from many of your previous posts. I recommend you stop listening to the barracks Lawyers and just focus on getting shipped.

If you get told something by the recruiter, and you don't understand, DO NOT leave until you understand. It's your contract and your career. Grab hold of it.

https://www.army.mil/article/168882/army_to_administer_four_part_opat_to_recruits

Army to administer four-part OPAT to recruits

The Army currently uses the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB, as a predictor of a future Soldier's ability to meet the academic requirements needed to do well in a particular military occupational specialty. This summer, the Army ...

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2019 10:25 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:25:43 -0400

OPAT. It’s on YouTube. It’s easy if you are even in decent shape. The hardest part is the beep test and not because of the sprinting, but because of the timing of it makes it hard to catch up if you fall behind. It’s all based on your MOS or occupation you are going for. You can find the standards online.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Jun 27 at 2019 10:57 AM

SFC J Fullerton — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:57:43 -0400

Most recruiters are professional non-commissioned officers and take care of their future Soldiers. They are trained on the most current enlistment regulations, policies, and programs. Some of which untrained former service members have no clue of because it wasn't there job to know. That sometimes leads to misunderstandings because recruits try to validate everything a recruiter tells them with a current or former military member who has no knowledge and experience in the enlistment process.
No recruiter is going to give you false information "just be saying stuff to scare you". You should have been counseled on all of the requirements you must complete while in the DEP to be eligible to ship to training. If you are unsure, then it's on you for not asking the questions to the person in charge of you while in the DEP, instead of asking it to an internet forum.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Jun 27 at 2019 1:09 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:09:53 -0400

The OPAT is a test of basic physical strength and agility. If you are in decent shape you shouldn't be overly apprehensive.

Response by SPC Ted Ronayne made Aug 3 at 2019 8:45 PM

SPC Ted Ronayne — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 20:45:18 -0400

The OPAT is a basic physical fitness test necessary as a prerequisite for certain jobs.

It's basically just like the fitness gram Pacer test from high school if they still do it, with just an added jump and power throw. It's real easy, I scored heavy (the highest) and the most weight you'll have to lift is a 160 pound hex bar deadlift once.

You'll pass the OPAT, and you'll ship. Don't be scared, it's just one of those check marks you need to do before you leave.