How can I determine the correct length of recovery time for my profile?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 01:52:54 -0500

I’m currently on profile for a bunionectomey. While everyone is telling me my recovery time is 2x the length of my profile? But all I find is recovery time not to exceed 90 days? Can anyone tell me the regulation, so I can read it.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Feb 10 at 2018 2:14 AM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 02:14:16 -0500

I do not have the policy right now but I can tell you a couple years ago the army changed the policy and now the recovery time is written into the profile, no longer is recovery two times the profile.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Feb 10 at 2018 3:47 AM

SGT Eric Davis — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 03:47:08 -0500

How long the dr say? Get t written from the dr on how long also

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 4:03 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 04:03:29 -0500

I agree with the MAJ, your recovery time is now included in your profile, also your profile will state the date your available to take your apft. If you need more time ask your foot doc to make adjustments to your profile.

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made Feb 10 at 2018 10:05 AM

SSG Kasius McCall — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 10:05:30 -0500

There is no more “recovery time.” It is now built into the profile. If you print your profile off of AKO, it will list your conditions on the left, a combined PULHES score in the middle (which should be all 1’s for temp profile) and somewhere to the right I think it will tell you the profile expiration date. It may be below the conditions I don’t have a profile in front of me right now. Anyway, there is a section off to the right that says “is soldier available to take an APFT?” It will be marked yes or no. If it says no then right below that there will be an anticipated APFT availability date. That is basically your recovery time. Anything else you wanna know about it let me know. It’s literally what I deal with all day.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 10:13 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 10:13:48 -0500

Your recovery is now part of your profile, once your profile expires then your mission capable.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 10:18 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 10:18:09 -0500

AR 40-501 covers profiles pretty in depth, but I believe the answer you are looking for is in Army Directive 2016-07 which simply states "Soldiers will no longer have an automatic recovery period after the termination of their temporary profiles." Like several people already said any recovery time is built into the initial profile. If you need more time you need to talk to your PCM and get it lengthened.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 11:38 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:38:03 -0500

I would ask your unit surgeon, your surgeon, or the PA in your surgeon's office. Irrespective of regulations everyone heals at a different speed and their are many waivers for this type of issue. Nevertheless, you need to return to full duty as soon as you can do so whithout injuring yourself. I believe that your actual surgeon can adjust your PT test schedule to allow time for you to recover and return to optimal health. If you have any problems with command. your actual surgeon should interact with them rather than you doing so. The Medical Corps has more juice than most people realize.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 12:42 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:42:46 -0500

No recovery time. Once it expires it expires. If you are still hurt, get another profile.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 12:44 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:44:15 -0500

Michael is spot on review page 4 of Army Directive 2016-07
Link: http://www.usar.army.mil/Portals/98/Users/186/10/1210/SECARMY%20Directive%20on%20MRTT.pdf?ver=2016-08-02-110552-903

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Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Feb 10 at 2018 12:50 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:50:39 -0500

Your physician determines the length.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 4:18 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 16:18:30 -0500

SPC Douglas Sword.
Honestly stop worrying about it because it is not up to you. Determining the length of your profile is up to your Physicians and Physican Assistant. It doesn’t matter how long you would like, what a civilian doctor wants or even what REGs list as potential guidelines. This is the lane of the Med Officers (MD PAs) to put the whole picture together and determine. Provide whatever specialist notes you may have, bebhonest and open about your pain level and symptoms and meet with your Battalion PA

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2018 7:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 19:52:16 -0500

that's up to your doctor

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2018 2:33 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 02:33:22 -0500

No more than 90 days for a P2. P3 - MEB.

AR 40-501 does not know your specifics. But generally it is 3Xs you profile length. No P2 should be more than 30 day so 90 days max recovery.

But it should be written in the profile. But recovery time is also individual. It might take you longer, depending on the injury or illness. See your provider or medic if issues arise.
The question should be how can I safely recover within my profile and still complete my duties.

Also, if you are still in need of recovery time, and you are truly still not recovered do not take an APFT. Go see medical.