Does a soldier receive the normal 60 days recovery after surgery or just the 14 before taking a record APFT?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:54:30 -0400

On the profile it states soldier has 14 days to self pace, does the soldier receive the normal 60 days recovery or just the 14 before taking a record apft

Response by SSG Jeremy Kohlwes made Apr 23 at 2016 5:22 PM

SSG Jeremy Kohlwes — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 17:22:03 -0400

My understanding is that usually a Soldier would get at least as long as the profile before an APFT. Although usually they would get twice as long.

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Apr 23 at 2016 5:30 PM

LTC Trent Klug — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 17:30:19 -0400

My question, were I the Commander, to this is why the rush for the PT test for record? Are you trying to ensure re-injury or the soldier's failing?

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Apr 23 at 2016 10:08 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 22:08:53 -0400

For every day on a profile, you get 2 days recovery but not to exceed 60 days.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2016 1:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:44:26 -0400

SPC Hill,

The Soldier will receive 60 days of recovery after the profile has expired. The SM can take a record APFT during recovery if the Soldier and the command agree that he/she is ready to take the test. However being realistic about it, the Soldier will more than likely be placed on another profile for orthopedic/physical therapy and so forth to get back to normal after the surgery. The profile after the surgery is just to prevent initial re injury of the corrected ailment and by no means guarantees a Soldier will be FMC.