Posted on Sep 29, 2020
If I’ve been out for a year and got a general discharge for pt failure can re enlisting be possible with out going through BCT again?
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I believe for that chapter you only have to be put for 6 months and then can attempt to enlist again but my question is if you failed the APFT and got chaptered for it are you ready to do the ACFT. Another question we're you already done with your basic training and AIT and in your regular unit? I've been in for a while now and seen units give soldiers chances to pass their APFT.
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PV2 Jayree Ventura
I have completed BCT and AIT and was sent to my unit that’s where I got chaptered out and also I’m not ready yet I’m preparing for it, seeing what I can learn and to put more focus on what do I need to improve. Also thank you
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SFC Steven Borders
PV2 Jayree Ventura - You need to start preparing for the ACFT instead of the APFT if you plan to come back in. Come Sept 30th the APFT is no more.
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SGT Eric Davis
LikeSFC Steven Borders said are you ready for the ACFT @pv2 jayree cause you can get in but that’s the 1st thing they are going to want to know also is are you ready and if you aren’t ready then don’t waste their time! So go give yours mock test or go to the station and ask for a test cause it no point in trying to join if you going to fail right back out!
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Have you checked with a local recruiter, he might have an answer for you, if it's not in the cards you may have to redo basic, just saying.
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SSG (Join to see)
I agree with Cowboy, check with the recruiter. I was out for a year on a similar discharge (different reasons) and went back in without going to basic. Then again things change and that was 2000 so who knows. But best of luck to you and God Bless.
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You would not have to attend BCT again so long as you completed training prior to being discharged and you meet the time criteria, which it appears you do if you were separated a year ago.
You will, however, have to meet all physical fitness/weight requirements at the Army (as opposed to Future Soldier) standard if you served for more than 180 days.
I would recommend contacting a recruiter in your area.
You will, however, have to meet all physical fitness/weight requirements at the Army (as opposed to Future Soldier) standard if you served for more than 180 days.
I would recommend contacting a recruiter in your area.
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