Chief -
Correct me if I'm wrong but is failure to pass the APFT grounds for discharge these days?
I had a Soldier who failed the APFT once & he was sent to the Special Training Company until he could pass it. He said he never wanted to do that again, lol. He even received a promotion shortly after that. He was a good Soldier & physically fit but for some reason he couldn't achieve a high enough score. Probably hung over.
Proud Dad of a US Army Airborne Ranger SFC
Retired US Army 1SG/MSG, Airborne Infantry, G-3, Instructor
Former USN - Submarines, USS Chopper (SS 342) & Navy Diver, UDT 21
I was a Soldier. I am a Soldier. I will always be a Soldier.
Top, whilst the Chief has the latest being active, last I heard was if you fail after two attempts, you can get out'd as a "lazy Larry" and chaptered out of the Army..
Tenants of Bushido;
‘We should never obsess about if we are going to die, but instead focus on how we live as those whom live an honorable life will always die a glorious death.’
Rectitude (義): Courage (勇氣): Benevolence (仁): Respect (禮 ): Honesty (誠): Honour (名誉): Loyalty (忠義)
...ergo veneratio est vires.
As I thought it over after posting I'm sure you're right, Exo.
Proud Dad of a US Army Airborne Ranger SFC
Retired US Army 1SG/MSG, Airborne Infantry, G-3, Instructor
Former USN - Submarines, USS Chopper (SS 342) & Navy Diver, UDT 21
I was a Soldier. I am a Soldier. I will always be a Soldier.
Found out that because I am going in as a "DOS" soldier, I will have to take the full PT test. Because my RE-3 waiver only has to go to battalion level, my recruiter is fairly confidant that it will be processed fast. I told him I wanted to be a Rigger, and he said that MOS is in a shortage, and should not be hard to get. All in all I have been getting good news. Passed my medical at MEPS, so now its only waiting for my waiver.
That's good news, Wareagle07. I always treated riggers with the utmost respect. All Paratroopers are convinced that Riggers have "special" chutes for those that don't, lol.
Proud Dad of a US Army Airborne Ranger SFC
Retired US Army 1SG/MSG, Airborne Infantry, G-3, Instructor
Former USN - Submarines, USS Chopper (SS 342) & Navy Diver, UDT 21
I was a Soldier. I am a Soldier. I will always be a Soldier.
Great news WarEagle.. Congrats and good luck at MEPS!!! Keep us posted!!
Best Regards
Exo
Tenants of Bushido;
‘We should never obsess about if we are going to die, but instead focus on how we live as those whom live an honorable life will always die a glorious death.’
Rectitude (義): Courage (勇氣): Benevolence (仁): Respect (禮 ): Honesty (誠): Honour (名誉): Loyalty (忠義)
...ergo veneratio est vires.
Just an update.... I am back in!!! Will be doing 11X OSUT in September!
That's good news! Continue to get yourself in shape but don't overdo it so you don't cause any injuries to yourself.
Proud Dad of a US Army Airborne Ranger SFC
Retired US Army 1SG/MSG, Airborne Infantry, G-3, Instructor
Former USN - Submarines, USS Chopper (SS 342) & Navy Diver, UDT 21
I was a Soldier. I am a Soldier. I will always be a Soldier.
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