To lift an RE-3 Code for APFT, do I have to take the new ACFT or the APFT?

PFC Dakota Berry — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:13:20 -0500

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 10 at 2020 1:15 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:15:14 -0500

The APFT doesn't exist anymore... The ACFT is the fitness test of record.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2020 1:15 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:15:50 -0500

ACFT doesn’t go into effect until Oct 2022. Your unit would more than likely have you complete the APFT.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2020 1:26 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:26:22 -0500

The Army is very temperate when it comes to RE-3. They usually don't come back in. The only time I have seen the Army consider these are when there is a shortage of recruits. This may not be what you want to hear but the Army doesn't want to return a Soldier that failed once back to the Army when there are others that are willing to serve.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2020 8:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:17:53 -0500

You can't lift an RE code. It doesn't get changed. You failed to pass your PT test when you separated and you can't change that

Response by SSG Brian G. made Dec 11 at 2020 3:59 PM

SSG Brian G. — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:59:04 -0500

Re codes do not get "lifted." They can get changed with a lot of effort and convincing. You failed the APFT and got chaptered out due to it. You can try to get a waiver to get back in but in that you must demonstrate that you can pass the current military standard physical fitness test. The ACFT.