Will I get out of PT after a phase 1 or 2 physical?

2019-06-17T04:04:49-04:00

When I get closer to my ets date I read that after I take my va physical i dont have to do pt anymore. Is this true or not, I looked up the regulation and could not anything on this.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Jun 17 at 2019 7:14 AM

2019-06-17T07:14:38-04:00

I kept doing PT after my retirement physical.

**Check your unit's policy board/book, the information you want should be there.**

Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Jun 17 at 2019 7:51 AM

2019-06-17T07:51:50-04:00

The real question should be "If I have a documented medical condition, what do I need to do to ensure I do not cause more injury?" That is the question you should ask your leadership. You are likely to find a very simple answer.
You may look back a few years from now and realize that skipping a few PT sessions was petty. Enjoy your remaining time and thank you for serving.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2019 8:19 AM

2019-06-17T08:19:45-04:00

WUT? No.
If you have a valid military profile that precludes you from all PT, yes.
I guess the question I would have is if you were that broke, why were you doing PT yesterday?
Oh, that's right. Because the Army said so.

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Jun 17 at 2019 8:23 AM

2019-06-17T08:23:13-04:00

It is only a myth that you are not required to do PT after doing your separation physicals. Not the answer you want to hear, but it is the legal answer. Now, some commanders do allow Soldiers separating to not conduct PT so many days before their ETS, however, those are usually specific cases or risk-adverse commanders. It is NOT the norm.

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Jun 17 at 2019 8:42 AM

2019-06-17T08:42:12-04:00

Honest answer, from my experience, if you do not have a profile that prohibits you, is you will do Physical Training up until your first day of clearing, Other things that will effect PT is your ACAP schedule, if you have not already completed it.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Jun 17 at 2019 1:39 PM

2019-06-17T13:39:30-04:00

Don't cheat your body! ..........Sorry about that. Just something I used to say during PT when I was a Drill Sergeant. Just a flashback. Disregard.

Response by SPC Cesar Freytes made Jun 21 at 2019 4:51 PM

2019-06-21T16:51:43-04:00

If your getting out why do you care????

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 23 at 2019 1:24 AM

2019-06-23T01:24:30-04:00

Once your phase 2 physical is complete you won’t have to do pt to avoid you injuring yourself and having something else to claim medically. I’m just confused as to why this is important. (No disrespect intended)