Can I attend WOCS on a permanent profile?

2015-12-18T12:31:59-05:00

I am interested in put together a packet for WOCS. However I have a permanent profile for my legs. I can still do that APFT walk. Will this disqualify me from acceptance into this course? If not, will my being on profile hinder my career going forward as a warrant officer?

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2015 12:44 PM

2015-12-18T12:44:13-05:00

Per AR 350-1, paragraph 3-13j(3), Candidates applying to WOCS or OCS must pass the standard three-event APFT as a enrollment requirement. An exception to policy may be granted by HQDA DCS, G3/5/7 for a permanent profile to the running event only. The exception only allows the Soldier to apply to compete for entry into WOC or OCS school. The permanent profile must be a result of extraordinary circumstances.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Dec 18 at 2015 12:45 PM

2015-12-18T12:45:32-05:00

IAW AR 350
The only authorized alternate event for the APFT is the 2.5 Mile Walk (with an approved Army G 3/5/7 waiver).

AR 40-501, Standards of Medical Fitness, Chapter 4. Check it out on USAPA.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2015 2:03 PM

2015-12-18T14:03:05-05:00

I am pretty sure to get the waiver to do the walk your profile has to be for something that was combat related.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2015 10:27 AM

2015-12-24T10:27:36-05:00

The injury does not have to be combat related however, must be under extraordinary conditions/circumstances (Being combat related is an example of extraordinary circumstances). If you head over to the WO Recruiting site, we provide info on the APFT waiver. Be advised that the permanent profile must be reviewed w/in 12 months of the board, and state you can run at own pace and distance, and ruck up to 10km w/48 lbs. if you have any questions, feel free to contact me at [login to see]