1LT Private RallyPoint Member1412240<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm about to head to BOLC and there is some concern as to whether I need to take a PT TEST 30 days within my report date at Fort Lee. Is there any validity to this? I took a PT test in OCT and passed with a 285. Is this required for all NG soldiers?Do you have to take an APFT 30 days before School?2016-03-29T11:03:22-04:001LT Private RallyPoint Member1412240<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm about to head to BOLC and there is some concern as to whether I need to take a PT TEST 30 days within my report date at Fort Lee. Is there any validity to this? I took a PT test in OCT and passed with a 285. Is this required for all NG soldiers?Do you have to take an APFT 30 days before School?2016-03-29T11:03:22-04:002016-03-29T11:03:22-04:00SSG Ed Mikus1412250<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you can pass, it is always better to take a PT test before and right after arriving somewhere.Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Mar 29 at 2016 11:05 AM2016-03-29T11:05:15-04:002016-03-29T11:05:15-04:00SGT Edward Wilcox1412260<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Most schools require a passing PT Test dated within 30 days of your report date. It isn't just a NG thing, it is Army wide, including the Reserves. My advice would be to contact the school directly and verify the PT requirements. You may also be required to take a PT test to graduate, depending on the length of the school.Response by SGT Edward Wilcox made Mar 29 at 2016 11:07 AM2016-03-29T11:07:20-04:002016-03-29T11:07:20-04:001SG Private RallyPoint Member1412282<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is a pretty standard requirement, sir. If you scored a 285, you have little to worry about.Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 11:13 AM2016-03-29T11:13:45-04:002016-03-29T11:13:45-04:00SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member1412401<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Its pretty standard. Our Battalion does one at 90-60-30, this way they know that they are sending someone that can pass, and usually they will raise the standard. Need 60's in each event, our unit makes you get 70's, always plus 10, this way you know that the service member will pass once they get there.Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 11:41 AM2016-03-29T11:41:55-04:002016-03-29T11:41:55-04:00MAJ Jim Steven1412618<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't know the actual requirements (probably change from unit to unit, anyway). <br />I could see you unit wanting one prior to sending you...as for BOLC, they aren't going to turn you away - every school I went to had a PT test as part of the curriculum.Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Mar 29 at 2016 12:29 PM2016-03-29T12:29:49-04:002016-03-29T12:29:49-04:00CW3 Private RallyPoint Member1412779<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wouldn't you be due one next month anyway?Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 1:23 PM2016-03-29T13:23:24-04:002016-03-29T13:23:24-04:00MAJ Javier Rivera1412891<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The requirement is twice a year, nevertheless a commander can have them every month if s/he wants; not recommended!Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Mar 29 at 2016 2:02 PM2016-03-29T14:02:45-04:002016-03-29T14:02:45-04:00SGM Steve Wettstein1412937<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Unless it has changed in the last 3 years, APFTs are given during the first few weeks of any major school.Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Mar 29 at 2016 2:19 PM2016-03-29T14:19:08-04:002016-03-29T14:19:08-04:00CPT Private RallyPoint Member1413372<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Most schools require you to have one within 30days of your class start date. <br />The Reserve Commands have been hit hard with Soldiers being sent back for not meeting the APFT-H/W standards, and in this time of low funding every BDE/BN Commands don't want to "toe-the-line" explaining to their Higher why a Soldier got sent back home for failing APFT or H/W. <br /><br />You will take an APFT within the first two weeks of starting BOLC and two weeks before graduation. Depending on the Installation you may also have to do group PT with your TAC. FT Lee has its BOLC and CCC students doing it 5 days a week to include PRT, it's a tracked item that the CASCOM tracks and may come spot-check. <br /><br />Good luck at BOLC.Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 4:56 PM2016-03-29T16:56:50-04:002016-03-29T16:56:50-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member1413513<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes if they are NCOES schools esp. 60 and 30 days out just to make sure you pass once you are at the school if not then your state will get dinged and will funding for the next fiscal year.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 5:46 PM2016-03-29T17:46:19-04:002016-03-29T17:46:19-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1414076<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is standard for most ATRRS courses. If you got a 285 why are you stressing over taking another one? You will take another one at the beginning of the course most likely anyways...Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 8:52 PM2016-03-29T20:52:51-04:002016-03-29T20:52:51-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1414385<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes Sir, only because your Command doesn't want to send a Soldier that would be dropped for an APFT failure.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 10:27 PM2016-03-29T22:27:18-04:002016-03-29T22:27:18-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member1414401<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sir, <br /><br />I am reporting to recruiting school next Monday. I was instructed to take another since the last was over 30 days ago before reporting to school. It normally stated <br /> that you need a test 30 days prior to attending a school and you get tested again. Within the first week or so.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2016 10:32 PM2016-03-29T22:32:55-04:002016-03-29T22:32:55-04:00CPT Mark Gonzalez1415473<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It would be a unit requirement. However, refer to the ATRRS info or school MOI for more info. If it isn't a hard requirement, but your unit wants one maybe they will allow you to negotiate based on prior performance and work issues.Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Mar 30 at 2016 10:38 AM2016-03-30T10:38:03-04:002016-03-30T10:38:03-04:001LT Private RallyPoint Member1418066<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks for all the info everyone....I'll be taking one this weekend as it is a Command driven desire to have all soldiers perform a PT test 30 days before school. My COC told me that it wasn't a requirement but I don't want to be "that guy" and especially..."that officer".<br /><br />Thanks again for the feedback!Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2016 8:50 AM2016-03-31T08:50:47-04:002016-03-31T08:50:47-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member2920674<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>YesResponse by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2017 4:31 PM2017-09-15T16:31:41-04:002017-09-15T16:31:41-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member3517776<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Check out tradoc 15-10.<br />You are not required to take a Pt test before school but you are required to pass one upon arrival to your class.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2018 12:29 PM2018-04-06T12:29:17-04:002018-04-06T12:29:17-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member3517782<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Taking a Pt test prior to attending a school is not a requirement in any regulation, however you will be required to pass a Pt test when you arrive to the school house.Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2018 12:32 PM2018-04-06T12:32:07-04:002018-04-06T12:32:07-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member3517931<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Usually any school on the pre-execution checklist it says 30 days out. In fact I think it now says 60 days out.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2018 1:16 PM2018-04-06T13:16:58-04:002018-04-06T13:16:58-04:001SG Leroy Lucero5483246<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If I remember correctly it has to be within 30 days before a leadership school.Response by 1SG Leroy Lucero made Jan 25 at 2020 8:15 PM2020-01-25T20:15:35-05:002020-01-25T20:15:35-05:001SG Leroy Lucero5483286<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, read the regulation, if you don’t know, get with your schools NCO and they will show you.Response by 1SG Leroy Lucero made Jan 25 at 2020 8:29 PM2020-01-25T20:29:55-05:002020-01-25T20:29:55-05:002016-03-29T11:03:22-04:00