Can the demotion process for fitness failure be started after an Airman has passed a pt test (failed 3 passed the 4th)?

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 18:34:18 -0400

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jun 23 at 2017 7:04 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:04:12 -0400

Damn... you guys get multiple attempts?!?! Marine Corps starts processing you out if you fail the 2nd time.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2017 7:08 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:08:56 -0400

The answer is yes. The command is not barred from taking administrative action just because a passing score is on top. Trust me I know....I work at an Area Defense Counsel's office. However, I do think that having a passing score on top is mitigating and strengthens the case that demotion is an not appropriate. You should go seek the assistance of your local ADC to make sure you (or whoever this applies to) is putting together the best response possible. That could be the diffeeence between losing and keeping your stripe. Any other questions? Feel free to message me.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2017 7:50 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:50:36 -0400

SrA Private RallyPoint Member Best wishes to you (or someone else). We all have our weak areas where we need to focus an increased effort, so that our weak area becomes a strength.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2017 8:30 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:30:50 -0400

My 3rd failure was almost 4 months ago (17 March) and they just called me today (23 June) about "demotion paperwork" or something pertaining to it. I won't know exactly what they are doing until Monday. We just got a new commander and first sergeant so it might just be cleaning house, I hope. I just see it as extremely redundant given the fact that my terminal leave starts in 65 days (its a voluntary separation thankfully). I will talk to the ADC next week if I need to. Thank you all!

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2017 8:42 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:42:27 -0400

Thank you to everyone for their help. 3 hours after reading my rebuttal, the commander decided not to proceed with the demotion action.