Posted on Apr 29, 2017
How does your Commander's performance on their PT test influence your opinion of them?
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Do you think more or less of a commander if they get the maximum score possible on their APFT (or whatever test your respective service takes)? During my enlisted days I don't think I ever had a commander who was a PT stud. If I had a commander who couldn't pass a PT test I might honestly think less of them, but I don't know if they really need to blow it out of the water. Thoughts?
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i had that happen to me. i pass the pt test and he did not,but i was still place he place me on the over weght class.
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if your trying your hardest and puking when you cross the finish line than ok I can work with that, they just need a few extra pt sessions..
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if I had a commander that couldn't pass a pt test I would most definitely look down on them. how can you expect your soldiers to kick ass on their pt test if you cant lead the way on yours?
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It really depends on the organization and the standards you hold sir. I set the bar high for my soldiers and encourage them to beat me. I don't believe you need to be a 300 stud. But if my commander was barely passing I wouldn't be too enthused to put in maximum effort
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I only read a couple of the comments, failing a pt test is one thing but what always has lowered my opinion is the pencil whipping, if u can't be honest about ur test, what kind of leader are u really?
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I've seen soldiers who could pass apft but couldn't hump the bush I never cared how fast you could run two miles as long as you could jump all day and be ready to fight when you get there
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It should matter...All Leaders by definition "lead from the front" otherwise you'd just be a boss. I wouldn't allow a SGT on the ABCP program to counsel soldiers about what they need to do. It's an Army standard, can't enforce it if you can't meet it. Just my two cents.
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