Posted on May 19, 2015
PT Grading standards relaxed for senior ranking NCOs (Is rank a factor?)
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So from what i have been hearing lately is about a double-standard when it comes to grading the APFT. (Both use same grader) For Ex. One Soldier is an E-2, falling into the 17-21 age group. Clearly exceeds the required number of push ups, sit ups and the 2 mile run. Finished with a 43 push up score. Now we have an E9, form isnt horrible but still bad enough to have a req not count every now and then. Final push up score was 83. Keep in mind that they were using the same grader, an E6. Now how can those scores vary so much? Does Rank play a factor in the overal score of a PT test?
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All I can say is rank should not play a factor cause there is only one standard and that is the Army Standard!
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What SFC Loveless said. The standard is spelled out in black and white in FM 7-22. If there is a grader that is not fulfilling the requirements, that person needs remedial training.
Some people are intimidated by rank. It is sometimes hard to overlook rank or position, but it is something we will all face if we are in the military long enough.
Some people are intimidated by rank. It is sometimes hard to overlook rank or position, but it is something we will all face if we are in the military long enough.
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I was 30 and did 70 push ups, and an 18 year old did 68 push ups and received more points for the event. I was pissed.
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After 10, he should've been stopped if his reps were that bad. Furthermore, a grader answers to an APFT NCOIC and OIC. Between them and the CoC, I'd suggest asking the APFT Chain if the APFT could be diagnostic and requesting another record APFT and requesting a Leader you trust to be present. The Soldier should also check DTMS and his/her ERB to see whether the APFT was uploaded. Tact and demonstration of your reps will be needed.
Also, I've seen a Marine Sgt fail Push-ups during Airborne simply because there weren't enough slots, supposedly. I've seen seniors attain perfect scores with half reps. Maybe the SSG didn't have enough, err, in him to tell the SNCO to correct his form.
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Also, I've seen a Marine Sgt fail Push-ups during Airborne simply because there weren't enough slots, supposedly. I've seen seniors attain perfect scores with half reps. Maybe the SSG didn't have enough, err, in him to tell the SNCO to correct his form.
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