SGT Private RallyPoint Member 8367839 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have seen this question asked multiple times and each time I have seen conflicting answers. Most say there isn&#39;t a limitation and you do everything until you get the clearing papers. When doing a quick Google, that&#39;s what I get as well. From my understanding, everything is &quot;commander&#39;s discretion&quot;. So, what is the actual answer and what typically happens in yalls experience? 2023-07-12T11:16:59-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 8367839

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have seen this question asked multiple times and each time I have seen conflicting answers. Most say there isn&#39;t a limitation and you do everything until you get the clearing papers. When doing a quick Google, that&#39;s what I get as well. From my understanding, everything is &quot;commander&#39;s discretion&quot;. So, what is the actual answer and what typically happens in yalls experience?

2023-07-12T11:16:59-04:00 2023-07-12T11:16:59-04:00 COL Randall C. 8368189

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. No limitations unless they were given a profile to operate under. The separation physical is to ensure everything about you medical history, medical concerns and current health are accurately documented in your records.<br /><br />If anything happens after the physical, it is handled the same way as it is normally. Go to sick call and get evaluated. <br /><br />If something &#39;lasting&#39; occurred and in the provider&#39;s opinion it would prevent them from meeting the standards of medical fitness (remember, for the majority of Soldiers, they won&#39;t have met their 8 year MSO yet), they would be referred for evaluation. If that ends up with a Soldier requiring entry into the DES, then the Soldier would have their ETS extended.<br /><br />Some units won&#39;t require it because of related items and they don&#39;t want the possible administrative headaches involved, but that is the local commander&#39;s call, not something they are required to do by Army regulations or policy.<br /><br /><br />The barracks lawyers will tell you that you don&#39;t have to do PT, but as with almost all advice given by them, it&#39;s more of a &#39;wish&#39; than it is something based in fact.

2023-07-12T15:48:48-04:00 2023-07-12T15:48:48-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 8368442

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Until Clearing papers and ETS orders are in hand....you&#39;re doing Soldier stuff unless your Commander says otherwise.

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