What happens if you fail osut?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:37:35 -0400

Hey guys this is for my active duty 11B I’m prior service had a 2 year break in service I’m going to Meps Thursday for my physical should have no issues but I’m a little out of shape I’ve put on a few pounds but I’m not obese or ridiculously out of shape I’ve been working out and running but just curious if I failed a pt test during osut what usually happens I’m going to give it my all and I don’t think I will but I just want to know what happens and what exercises can help prepare me ? My recruiter told me not to even lift weights and just run for reference I’m 203 and I’m 5’10 medium build

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2021 11:08 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:08:53 -0400

Your recruiter most likely told you not to lift weights to avoid sustaining or even gaining muscle mass. Depending on your age, you will need to lose between 15-23 lbs to meet Height/Weight requirements. You could still pass the body composition measurements if height/weight requirements are not met, but I would recommend to really prepare yourself more mentally in order to push yourself through physical pain barriers you aren’t quite sure you want to go through. That’s what will show what kind of Soldier you want to be. Don’t tell yourself, oh I’ll run 2miles a day because that’s what is tested (2mile run) and I’ll be good... No; Make yourself dig deep, run 3 or 5 miles, do some burpees, sprints, pushups, pull-ups, embrace the suck and get comfortable being uncomfortable! You won’t regret it.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jun 15 at 2021 11:34 AM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:34:14 -0400

You have the wrong attitude. You shouldn't be asking what happens if you fail, you should just accept that failure isn't an option. If you go in with the mindset of being allowed to fail, you give yourself an out. Accept that it will, at times, suck. Understand that no matter how much it sucks, there WILL be an end to the suck. Embrace the suck, and move through it.

And if you are a little out of shape and a little overweight, don't worry about it. They are used to taking folks who are a LOT out of shape and a LOT overweight and turning them into Soldiers. One of my buddies at my first unit said he could not do a SINGLE push-up when he got to 30th AG (Fort Benning). I could BARELY do 10 sit-ups. We made it through, somehow; you can, too.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2021 11:48 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:48:11 -0400

im prior service and switched over to 11B from 14S, it's actually harder to fail OSUT than you think, from what im tracking they dont do pt test anymore so as long as you can shoot move and communicate you'll be fine... you'll basically be helping the DS's and getting some decent training as well OSUT is probably the easiest part of what you're getting into plus you'll get inserted into black phase so its not that long for you

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2021 1:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:42:41 -0400

If you REALLY want to drop weight, and you are really determined, do burpees. Just burpees. If you want to add some weight, do some kettlebell swings, snatches, and Turkish Getups. Cut out any beer and alcohol, knock out about a hundred burpees every day, and you will cut the weight for sure.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2021 9:49 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:49:32 -0400

I would say for your height and weight you most likely will pass a tape test so I wouldn’t sweat that part.

My advice to prepare for OSUT is just make sure you can run around 4 miles at at least an 8 minute mile average. Do some 30/60’s and 60/120’s to build up some agility and speed. You’ll pack on muscle at training. I wouldn’t sweat the ACFT especially if you were a weight lifter before you were told to drop weight. It’s mainly a lot of high intensity short duration stuff. They will train you for the ACFT. I saw many soldiers at fort sill in OSUT who did just fine and were in worse shape than it sounds like you are.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jun 16 at 2021 12:55 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:55:08 -0400

You need to make your health, fitness, height and weight a priority. Don't sign up and ship if you don't think you can meet and maintain the standards. If you fail to meet standards or wash out of entry level training it could become an issue and you could be processed out for failing those standards. You need to double down and focus on what you need to accomplish

Response by SSG Troy Frederick made Jun 16 at 2021 6:42 PM

SSG Troy Frederick — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:42:53 -0400

Your recruiter was right

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Jun 16 at 2021 8:50 PM

SPC Erich Guenther — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:50:53 -0400

Its OK if you fail one or two during your stay they will just drop you for more pushups or dog you more on the runs whatever it is your failing at they will try to get you in shape. If you do not pass by graduation thats when your screwed because Ft. Benning does not pass PT test failures onto their first unit. You either get recycled or they boot you out depending on how out of shape you are. You sound like your only marginally out of shape, if that is the case your Recruiter is correct, you can rely on Fort Benning to fix that. Don't lift weights, it is a waste of time and you risk injury which could lead to a medical DQ.