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?

He should do it!! One it's an order. 2 If he has any physical problems it will be noted then if he ever needs a claim he has proof of it. So many do not and therefore suffer with pain and loss. For instance my last PT's I walked in the time frame I could not run. But some idiot recorded it as I ran. My knees swelled up I suffered many years. Went to VA when I got out 1982 they turned me away. I never went back until 2005 when unit had a reunion. VA would say I only had back injury in service what does the knees have to do with that. 5 years later after many appeals.
So do it and make sure it is filled in correctly if he can not then he has proof.

I have seen ships/stations REQUIRE that the person take the PT as part of their CHECKOUT to leave! Not necessarily as PASS/FAIL but I have seen commands do it, remember you have to be FIT enough to discharged.... My last active duty ship I missed the PT due to the ship getting underway and my ETS being three days later while they were out, the command had a PT test the day after they got back (changed on the schedule due to underway period).

You never know if he may be stop losses or something else. I took my last PT 35 days before my ETS and I was a Med Board.

It's up to the soldier. If he is going to another station it would help him or her stay ahead and up to date with their pt test. If they are getting out for good , then it's pointless and possibly harassment

It seems the this Commander didn’t read the AR therefore he isn’t required to take a PFT.

Does it matter really, just do what you can with an honest try and hold your head high when leaving!

Either your chain of command or your NCO support channel contain a shitbag or two. Tread lightly.

Why? Last thing they would wan’t is him to slip and bust an ankle end up with LOD. Getting stuck on his way out.

If it's due, need to complete. Still might re-enlist or need to be extended to national emergency and needs to pass. If soldier in shape, should have no problem.

I would say it is strange that the command would require this Soldier to take a PT. What is going to be the benefit. Do they require all Soldiers that are ETSing to take a PT no matter how many days they have left in the Army? As the Soldier leader, why do you think they have taken so much interest in your Soldier? Have you pointed out to the command that the Soldier is ETSing in less than 20 days? The test could really be for you to see if you are willing to speak up for your Soldiers when you know what is been asked of them doesn't make sense.

Hopefully the command comes to their senses and let the Soldier ETS in peace.