Posted on Mar 29, 2016
Do you have to take an APFT 30 days before School?
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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?
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It is a pretty standard requirement, sir. If you scored a 285, you have little to worry about.
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1SG (Join to see)
1LT (Join to see) - If it is just you, it shouldn't take more than 45 minutes or so. Most of the time on a PT Test is spent standing in lines. If it is a unit PT test, then it is on the Training Schedule anyway.
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SFC (Join to see)
As it is a requirement for lower enlisted sir, I would recommend finding the time. Lower enlisted will respect the fact that you took the time to meet the standard they are expected to.
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1LT (Join to see)
SFC (Join to see) - Roger that! I just wanted to make sure I head to do it as it'll require me to take time off from work or during a weekend now to take it. I'm all about leading from the front and setting the example. The Joe's notice when the COC is either not present or sporting ACU's during a PT test.
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SFC (Join to see)
its only to ensure that you can pass the APFT prior you to going. It should not be for a record
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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.
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LTC Paul Labrador
But that is unit practice to ensure someone is not in danger of failing, not necessarily a reg. From what I have seen (and again, things change so my knowledge may be obsolete now), most schools will either make you do an APFT on arrival therefore eliminating the need to have one on record within 30 days, or just require a valid APFT (within the last 6 months).
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1LT (Join to see)
My only issue is that I'll need to take time off of work before I leave to get this accomplished...therefore if I don't need to do it I'd rather not.
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I don't know the actual requirements (probably change from unit to unit, anyway).
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.
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.
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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".
Thanks again for the feedback!
Thanks again for the feedback!
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Yes Sir, only because your Command doesn't want to send a Soldier that would be dropped for an APFT failure.
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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...
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1LT (Join to see)
No stress, no one told me about this at our last MUTA so it means I have to come in and take one on my own time.
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Most schools require you to have one within 30days of your class start date.
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.
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.
Good luck at BOLC.
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.
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.
Good luck at BOLC.
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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.
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LTC Paul Labrador
IIRC, an APFT is not a requirement for courses that make you do an APFT at the course. BOLC, CCC, ILE, etc all do an APFT within 2 weeks of arrival. Of course, that may have changed.....
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1LT (Join to see)
LTC Paul Labrador - That's what I thought sir. I have to take a PT test at BOLC within 10 days of reporting regardless.
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Yes, read the regulation, if you don’t know, get with your schools NCO and they will show you.
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