National Guard NCOs, how do we fix our APFT numbers? We can not force soldiers to PT outside of IDT status. How can we fix it?

I passed every pft because o saw an opportunity for promotion , I say for guardsmen that pass pt test I say quilt for a bonus per year or have two two week trainings a year one in the spring and one in the fall do away with Jan. Feb and March drills to help with funding .

Activate them, after 1 or 2 go on active duty the rest will get their head out of their asses!

My usn Reserve outfit first evolution after lunch on Sunday was a mile and a half run, you fell out guess what the executive officer was a guy who ran triathlons and he would motivate you because you now had two runs on drill weekends Saturday and Sunday!

Not only is it the Joe’s responsibility, but also fellow team leaders out there for contacting them. Ensuring that they are actually keeping up to their word. I had one of my privates fall out of a ruck not even a mile in. After that weekend I had this private ruck every week increasing the millage and weight carried. Because of my constant contact, wanting proof as a picture of him rucking and millage every time. That private now specialist is now not only able to maintain a solid time with ruck marches, but learned how to overcome obstacles!

This isn't the biggest problem with the National Guard, politics holds that esteemed position. Just ask the officers above company grade.

My old unit had soldiers with an APFT score below 210 show up 2 hours prior to first formation and conduct PT. This happened on both or all three drill days. No, forced PT 2-3 times a month will not improve overall scores alone. However, having to show up for fat camp while the rest of the unit is still sleeping builds motivation to exercise between drills and not have to show up earlier than required.

They are national guard

You could, mentor your soldiers more than just during drill weekend... chaptering soldiers especially juinor enlisted for apft failures is a direct reflection of failed leadership. "Well I passed mine" cool for you bro, you gonna drag your joes shit up a mountain when you get deployed? On active duty there was structure in place to instill behavior. Out in civilian life thats gone. There are also a host of free fitness tracking apps, who doesnt have a smartphone these days? Set up accounts and get your Joes to show you their progress. On drill weekends get them to do PT instead of hanging arround for an hour for first formation. That will be your monthly guage as to whos slacking off and who isnt.

RC Soldiers get 4 days pay for a two day drill/battle assembly. You can do a lot of push ups , sit ups and running in the balance of two days owed ( IMHO ). It has been my experience that you don’t need a gym for improvement in PU/SU and only needed in winter months for the run.

Make it an SOP and put it in the UTS.