Posted on May 22, 2022
If I'm going through a Chapter 8 for a twin pregnancy, and already did the clinic packet for separation, do I still participate in PT?
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Upon confirmation of your pregnancy (by examination or a lab test), your PCM should have created an electronic physical profile that is effective for the duration of the pregnancy
Although you are exempt from your regular physical training (PT) and testing during your pregnancy, it is mandatory for all pregnant and post partum soldiers to participate in Pregnancy Physical Training (PPT) and Postpartum Physical Training (PPT).
Your Chapter packet is NOT going to exempt you from any training.
Although you are exempt from your regular physical training (PT) and testing during your pregnancy, it is mandatory for all pregnant and post partum soldiers to participate in Pregnancy Physical Training (PPT) and Postpartum Physical Training (PPT).
Your Chapter packet is NOT going to exempt you from any training.
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LTC Jason Mackay
CPL (Join to see) sorry, what I was trying to say is that you can always add to a VA claim. I was lined up for disability before discharge and still did unit PT. As MAJ G says you’ll be in P3 PT
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MAJ (Join to see)
Let's back up a minute ... AR 135-178, Enlisted Separtations, Chapter 8 is for Entry Level Performance and Conduct. Chapter 6 discusses separation over pregnacy.
The only time someone would not be conducting PT after/during a medical examination is for a Medical Separation (MEB/PEB), which requies a P3 profile.
All Soldiers are medically screened prior to discharge to document phyical staus. It does not automatcally qualify anyone for VA. The Army has an obligation to (active) Soldiers to take care of them, the the screening is to ensure you are healthy/up-to-date on everything before your departure.
The only time someone would not be conducting PT after/during a medical examination is for a Medical Separation (MEB/PEB), which requies a P3 profile.
All Soldiers are medically screened prior to discharge to document phyical staus. It does not automatcally qualify anyone for VA. The Army has an obligation to (active) Soldiers to take care of them, the the screening is to ensure you are healthy/up-to-date on everything before your departure.
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
CPL (Join to see) - There's no regulation that prohibits people who have had a final physical for ETS from doing PT. If you get hurt or something else, you get reevaluated.
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SFC(P) Larry Nahalea
LTC Jason Mackay - Roger that. If you don't have a paper trail, then you are dead in the water.
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That whole thing about not doing PT after you get your separation physical is an Army urban myth. The chances of you being injured during Pregnancy Profile PT are below minimal. PPT is designed to minimize stress and injury during pregnancy and that leads to better results during pregnancy and delivery.
If you are injured, you just go to sick call and you can still add that to your VA claim when you separate, if you are significantly injured.
If you are injured, you just go to sick call and you can still add that to your VA claim when you separate, if you are significantly injured.
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
CPL (Join to see) - That's a bit dramatic - and I fell when I was five months pregnant, moreso landed on my hip but I was fine. I know all about high risk pregnancies and that twin pregnancies can be high risk. I also did say talk to your leadership about you doing an alternate location for PT if your base doesn't have P3T. Like - ask them after you report for formation can you go to the gym or go walk around the PT area or a track or something. It's pretty strange there's no P3T at all there.
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
SFC(P) Larry Nahalea - You tagged the wrong person...and how are you promotable if you're retired?
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CPL (Join to see)
Sir can you read the above comments as well. I would like your opinion on the situation.
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