What is the current official guidance on PT tests in the Army?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:10:22 -0400

I took a PT test last August and I'm on the list for one next month. I'll take it no problem but I know there was something put out that if you have a passing score which I do that you don't need to take one. Currently they have 60%+ taking one.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Aug 13 at 2020 10:14 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:14:03 -0400

My best guess would be to check with your first line supervisor and see what was handed down to them.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2020 10:19 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:19:06 -0400

Pretty sure official guidance is if you have a passing score it is good until further notice. Someone here has to know what FRAGO this is.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2020 10:34 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:34:40 -0400

The guidance is that if your last one was passing it's good indefinitely. No matter how old it is

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2020 1:43 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:43:31 -0400

There’s a MILPER message on it, but for now maybe this article will help.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/http://www.army.mil/article-amp/235907/sma_expects_acft_to_continue_as_planned_in_covid_19_environment

SMA expects ACFT to continue as planned in COVID-19 environment

SMA expects ACFT to continue as planned in COVID-19 envir...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2020 2:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:25:48 -0400

APFTs that are valid are good. The ACFT becomes the official test in October BUT if people fail it cannot be held against them. No ACFT or APFT information (failing or passing) is getting put on NCOERs or OERs.

However I think there's that old "commander's discretion" thing in that MILPER or other documents. It's supposed to be only people who are flagged taking one to get unflagged. But you know how commanders can be...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2020 2:54 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:54:19 -0400

You’re correct. Your last passing score is valid until further notice. You can still take PT tests for schools.

Response by MSgt Steve Sweeney made Aug 13 at 2020 3:01 PM

MSgt Steve Sweeney — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:01:52 -0400

Pass it.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Aug 13 at 2020 5:30 PM

SSG Steven Borders — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:30:58 -0400

Respected Leaders: Attached is the current guidance for APFT and HT/WT for Evaluations. I also have it in pdf as well.