Can someone point me in the direction to find information on taking a APFT while on temporary profile?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 14:32:30 -0400

Response by CPT Mark Gonzalez made Jul 10 at 2016 2:56 PM

CPT Mark Gonzalez — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 14:56:52 -0400

Google the regs, but in summation if on a temporary profile you generally will not take an APFT. However, there are provisions for long-term temporary profiles, but that is completely up to the commander. When I was in command I wouldn't allow it all. If a profile was long-term they could get a permanent at a year and if it was chronic we would bar them. Based on what you are looking for see what the commander wants as he has a lot of discretion.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2016 4:34 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 16:34:23 -0400

To tie into CPT Gonzalez comment, it is not generally allowed to take a PT test on profile. My last Commander did however allow it under certain circumstances. She did require the SM to sign a memorandum however stating that the SM taking the test was aware of the provisions of the profile as well as the consequences of failing a record APFT. It is up to your command.

Response by SSG Stephan Pendarvis made Jul 10 at 2016 4:41 PM

SSG Stephan Pendarvis — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 16:41:55 -0400

Follow your profile...

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2016 5:59 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:59:39 -0400

The new profile system, as of 1 June 16, does allow for taking an APFT while on a temporary profile of 30 days or more. Talk to your medical provider about it, but your profile does tell you which events you can do.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2016 6:05 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 18:05:58 -0400

I suppose this answers the questions recently posed on RP ... Why do Soldiers need to know the reg numbers. In any case, start with ...
AR 350-1 Army Training and Leader Development
AR 40-501 Standards of Medical Fitness

Response by MSG Pat Colby made Jul 10 at 2016 6:24 PM

MSG Pat Colby — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 18:24:36 -0400

If it's a shaving profile you should get 30 seconds deducted from your run time to compensate for the additional wind resistance.

That's what would happen a fair and just world.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2016 7:08 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 19:08:01 -0400

Under both the new current profile system, and the one prior to it - your profile will specifically state whether or not you can take an APFT, or what alternate events you can take. Go onto your medpros, print it, and comply with it. If you're not sure, just speak with your PA.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jul 11 at 2016 5:24 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:24:58 -0400

SGM Erik Marquez wasn't there a discussion similar to this recently? If there was I figured you may be the one who responded.