Could I lose my promotable status?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 21:46:51 -0400

The last PT test I took was 27 October, on the 28th I was playing soccer and tore all of the ligaments in my ankle. I've been on temporary profile ever since because it was supposed to "heal itself" with physical therapy. Now 9 months later I am getting surgery and it may take 3-6 months to heal which would put my PT test as over a year old. Will this take away my promotable status?

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made Jul 28 at 2017 10:46 PM

SSG Kasius McCall — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:46:13 -0400

yes

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2017 9:30 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 09:30:16 -0400

Your best option is to try and take a PT test when you are on profile depending on your profile this is aloud talk to your PCM.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jul 29 at 2017 2:59 PM

SN Greg Wright — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:59:58 -0400

Torn ligaments have to be surgically repaired. I'd run from whoever told you they'd heal on their own.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2017 2:40 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 02:40:56 -0400

Once your APFT expires on your PPW, you will lose your status on the C10 roster. Even if it is a medical reason. You're expected to maintain yourself and your health. The only way a medical reason keeps a promotable status is if you were enrolled in a med board (MEB). Then your promotable status cannot be touched for the duration of the MEB.

Response by Sgt Dale Briggs made Jul 31 at 2017 7:38 PM

Sgt Dale Briggs — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 19:38:26 -0400

I'd say no based on my sons experience. Coming out of Afghanastan he suffered from many problems the most serious of which was a respiratory problem which has been improving greatly but he was put on profile for asthma. He's since changed duty stations and was promoted to Tech Sgt in 7 years which is well ahead of schedule. He's currently UDM at Lewis/McChord, and hopefully awaiting orders to the 160th SOAR. His only requirement is he must pass the Army PT test, that's it.