Reclassing to 14E. What happens if I fail my first PT test when I reclass? How soon am I expected to take an APFT?

2017-02-16T11:19:25-05:00

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2017 11:22 AM

2017-02-16T11:22:25-05:00

I am preparing in every way I can. Just a lot of stress is coming along with this. On top of reclassing, my ability for me and my wife to stay at our current duty station so she can finish college as well as a much needed bonus to help pay off some of her college. Just want to know some more information on this and basically how screwed would I be if I messed up on the first APFT. Any advice is appreciated.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2017 11:41 AM

2017-02-16T11:41:26-05:00

If you fail the initial, you will retake it before the end of the course. When specifically......well, that will be dictated by the Cadre when you get counselled. Best course of action.......don't fail.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2017 12:23 PM

2017-02-16T12:23:30-05:00

Why are you even worrying or talking about failing? Seriously, PT is too easy...and if it is not easy for you then work at it! PT is like currency in the Army...the higher your score the richer you are! If you are having issues then run, go to the gym, do push up and sit ups at night...whatever it takes.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2017 1:07 PM

2017-02-16T13:07:56-05:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member per TR 350-6 which every school has to abide by, this is the AIT portion, you will take a record APFT before graduation, if you fail a APFT before that, your day will be longer, you will do more pt and you will be flagged until you pass the APFT, that's all, so don't fail

Administer diagnostic APFT at least once a month through the 20th week of training.
Phase V+ Soldiers that have met the APFT standards for graduation will take the APFT in
accordance with
AR 350-1, paragraph 1-24.
(2) Administer the record APFT NLT the last two weeks of training, to determine if the
Soldier has achieved the APFT standard for graduation (60 points in each of the three events; 180
minimum total points). Soldiers who cannot complete the final APFT due to a temporary medical
profile and have successfully completed a diagnostic APFT during AIT (scored 60 points
minimum on each of the three events on the same test) may be given credit for having passed the
APFT requirement. Commanders have the authority to award credit to Soldiers passing the
diagnostic APFT based on the Soldiers performance and recommendation from the chain of
command.
(3) Phase IV, V, and V+ IET Soldiers with permanent profiles will take the APFT. A
Soldier whose profile precludes taking the push-up, sit-up, or both events will take the remaining
event(s) if approved by the commander and physician/physician assistant. The two mile run event
or an approved alternate test event as outlined in FM 7-22 is taken if the test is to count for record.
The alternate test is for Soldiers with permanent physical profiles that preclude them from taking
the two mile run. Soldiers are given three months to prepare for the alternate test from the date of
the permanent profile.
(4) For reclassified Soldiers, passing the APFT is a graduation requirement for AIT.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2017 1:15 PM

2017-02-16T13:15:35-05:00

I might get jumped on for this but why 14E? What is your current MOS?