Is it possible to re-enlist after failing a final APFT test? If discharged, how long would it take?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 21:33:34 -0400

I’ve taken two APFTS within a ten month period and soon to be taking the final this weekend. I have been working out a lot but no matter how hard I try I failed both of them. I really wish to stay in the Army but I wonder is it possible to re-enlist after being discharged and how long would it take? I really want to be back as soon as possible even after I am discharged

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2018 11:08 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 23:08:09 -0400

PFC Private RallyPoint Member Try harder. Much harder. You are assuming that you will fail the upcoming test this weekend. That is the wrong attitude. This is Monday. Work on the areas that you are weak in. The solution to your problem is to show guts and determination and pass the test this weekend. No excuses.

To re-enter the service, you would probably need a waiver. Talk to a recruiter, but wait, you are going to pass this test. Provide us with an update on Monday, letting us know that you have passed, and will not fail any more PT tests.

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2018 12:16 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:16:38 -0400

Work on passing the APFT. You will never quit trying.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2018 9:28 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:28:00 -0400

If your statement is true that no matter how hard you try, you fail then there's not a lot you can do about it. But I'm guessing that you can buckle down and pass the test. Let us know what events are causing the issue, what you score in those events are and what you did to get ready for it and people here can point out what to change.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 3 at 2018 9:38 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:38:19 -0400

It , right now, would require a waiver, and probably a year or more. Why should they/we take you back if you can't meet the standards? What can you bring to the table to offset the $250k+ that we spend on your training? Think on it, and pass the blasted test.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2018 10:38 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:38:19 -0400

Did you fail two record APFTs already? Or was the last one a diagnostic? When was the last APFT you took that you failed? Are you taking some diagnostic ones to see where you're at? What are you failing? Are your NCOs helping you at all?

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Sep 17 at 2020 3:27 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:27:28 -0400

I am going to be honest, if you don't have a medical condition, then there is something else going on. I am guessing you are under 25? You should have energy for days. Has your chain been working with you on extra PT?