What happens when you get kicked out of the reserves for failing a PT test?

SPC Onel Cruz — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:21:02 -0400

So I successfully completed a 4 year active term and after being out for two years decided come back into the reserves but I haven’t been able to pass the PT test since coming back. Want to know what are the repercussions for getting kicked out due to failing a pt test. Will it hinder me from getting a clearance, will it affect my GI Bill, etc?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2021 11:22 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:22:23 -0400

Is the reserves still doing the APFT ?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2021 1:42 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:42:41 -0400

It is dependent on the commanding general of the down trace unit you are in.
My impression is average soldiers will make it to ETS before they get kicked out for APFT failures.

That said, BELOW average soldiers with additional issues who put their but on a silver platter with APFT failures and excessive absences will find the USAR will blow over bigger disciplinary problems that would potentially take up more IG and JAG time to purse. It will execute action based on black and white APFT and attendance regulations where the only thing JAG will do is make sure the packet is compiled correctly.

I personally have used my "lack of action" to bar a soldier from re-enlisting. With a current failed APFT score he cannot reenlist without "my" waiver. He was a problem child in other aspects but I really couldn't get him kicked out because of it. He reached ETS, he wanted to stay in (oddly) and needed my waiver.

So I saw it as a Golden Opportunity to finally get rid of him. I didn't give him a waiver to re-enlist. But he still had two weeks to pass the APFT.

The son of a gun passed the APFT, and it was conducted by my full time staff that didn't want him around either. No one did him any scoring favors.

It's amazing how much extra one can push out when it matters.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2021 1:53 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:53:37 -0400

I was sent to school for a new MOS by the reserves but couldn't take a PT test due to not having an over 40 physical. Couldn't get it scheduled and ended up not graduating with my class. Was told the morning of graduation I would not graduate. Ahh the folks at Ft. Lee.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2021 2:03 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:03:09 -0400

If you are chaptered for APFT failure, this will depend on what the Commander and the approving authorities recommend/decide. Most APFT Chapters I have seen.....unless you're an absolute D-Bag.....walk away with an Honorable and full benefits.