I have a soldier with an ETS date is in 20 days, and the command wants to give him a PT test. Does the soldier have to do it/pass or fail?

If Ordered to, the answer is yes. He/she is still under UMCJ!!!

Waaaaay back in 1985, we had a Soldier that was due to ETS in about a month. There was a scheduled PT test. He barely passed the push ups and sit ups. Fine.
During the run, he grabbed a cup of coffee and took a break. He was given the option to go on remedial PT and get flagged as he ETS'd or take it again the next day and pass it. He took it again and passed.
My question though, was this a scheduled event or did someone just decide to mess with the Soldier?

If he has had his Final physical all ready the command can not make him do pt

In Nam. 3 days returning to the states. Out on LP.

Daha. He's in the military yes? Why would he want to ETS now? there's no jobs our hear. The military is offering volunteer extensions.

He is a 'pending loss' within the 90 day window, especially if he has chosen not to re-enlist or is barred from re-enlisting. Although he can't refuse to take the APFT, he doesn't necessarily have to pass it. Of course, if the leadership is harassing the soldier, then a failure could result in counseling and flagging action. Just depends on how far they and the soldier want to push this.

Is the soldier willing to give up his last 20 days of pay? He’s subject to the code up until his ETS date and in some cases, beyond.

If this soldier is Scheduled for ETS in 20 days then he is considered in "ETS" status and is not mandated for such test because he/she is considered as a loss to the unit. Although that soldier is accounted for by the unit until they sign out of the unit with PCS orders in hand, the soldier's wellness the responsibility of the unit but the PT test is only required for soldiers continuing and entering service.

Testing the soldier is an absurd waste of time and resources but if the command tells you to do it, get it done.

nope. the soldier does not have to take the test because s/he would need 30 days to acclimate wherever s/he reports.