Anyone know the answers to these questions about the ACFT?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 21:41:50 -0400

As a Reserve Soldier, I only have to have a record test every 12 months.

1. If I take a record next September, am I still good for 12 months with that (older) test?
2. If my rating period is March 1st 2021, and I took a record APFT (old) test in September 2020, will I have to have a record ACFT (new) test within that rating period, or will the old test still count?
3. If the Reserve component is not ready to go by 2021, due to equipment problems, logistics, and other potential concerns I have heard about, will there be an extended trial period?

4. Same situation as above (Question 3): Will the old APFT test still be valid until the component can meet the capability of the ACFT?

Many Reserve (and I assume NG) units have limited staff most of the month and will have to schedule a drill day (or use up an AT day) to conduct the ACFT. But what happens when a school for NCOES requires a passing "diagnostic" test 30 days prior to attending the school? I see that as a logistical nightmare, even when all the equipment is fielded.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2019 9:49 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 21:49:48 -0400

This fiscal year everyone will still have to take the current PT test for administrative purposes.

The add on is that we will take a diagnostic ACFT.

As of HQDA EXORD 219-18 (FRAGO 7)
3.B.1.M "...RA units and AGR will conduct a diagnostic [ACFT] twice between 01 OCT, 2019 and 30 SEPT, 2020. Reserve and NG will conduct a diagnostic [ACFT] once between 01 OCT, 2019 and 30 SEPT, 2020."