Posted on Jan 25, 2016
LTJG Student Naval Aviator (Sna)
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Just a thought. I'm big on pt... But more because I just enjoy pt. I believe it's important to set the example and it does show the individual has goals and discipline but I do feel it is over emphasized as a leadership characteristic. Thoughts?
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It is a factor, but not the only factor. LTJG (Join to see)
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SSG Oliver Mathews
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IMHO

Being a PT stud doesnt make you a Leader... Being a Leader doesnt make you a PT stud. Being able to successfully provide soldiers with Purpose, Motivation and Direction to be better at PT, the ability to train them how to conduct the drills properly is a sign of a good leader.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
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PT is essential especially for the low density MOSs who are less apt to go to the field. PT is essential because I want the average to hit 250. I will not tolerate a bunch of 180s as it tells me the combination of: Weak minds, bodies, program, and leaders. If you don't try your best then what else will you say I won't try my best? What else can I just slide by with?
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SSG G2 Ncoic
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Sir what if the individual is only allowed to walk bike or swim? Then how do you evaluate them?
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MAJ Ken Landgren
MAJ Ken Landgren
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I will have to go on a case by case basis.
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SPC James Anderson
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When I was at Ft Riley our command was completely blinded by pt scores. If you scored 270 or better you would get a 3 day pass, 290 or better was a 4 day pass. I would usually score 210-230 and was looked down upon. 25-30 guys would usually score in that range in our company. And what made it worse was the fact that I was one of only 5 or 6 guys that would shoot expert marksman every time. But nobody gave a shit about that.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
MAJ Ken Landgren
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Its the totality of the individuals that makes you a stud or not. The big thing is effort and desire. I wanted to go to OCS so I worked out more and got close to a 300. I would not recommend those who have a 269 and lower to OCS.
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