I am currently in AIT and on my last PT test I scored a 314 and I am wondering what exactly that means for me?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 16:54:27 -0400

I have heard everyone talk about getting over a 300 and how big of a deal it is but does it really do anything for me as a soldier in my army career or is just something nice to have on my record?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 5:05 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 17:05:21 -0400

There are many positions such as recruiter, school house instructor, special forces, etc that expect a 300 on the PT test and could make obtaining these positions easier. Many are not able to achieve this for various personal reasons and may not be selected. From what I have read on here, apparently it helps you with promotions as well.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 19 at 2015 5:06 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 19 May 2015 17:06:16 -0400

It will be a feather in your cap. It will also give you a chance of being a stud, depending on your soldiering. These are the folks we want to retain and promote.

Response by SSG John Erny made May 19 at 2015 5:07 PM

SSG John Erny — Tue, 19 May 2015 17:07:34 -0400

PVT Michael Parker,

It can, if you have a command staff that likes to enter in to fitness events or local races. You may get voluntold that you are representing the company, battalion, etc. My Old 1SG with 82nd loved to enter people into 1/2 and full Marathons

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 5:36 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 17:36:21 -0400

Sometimes it gets you out of morning PT...

Response by SPC Jeff Paulsen made May 19 at 2015 5:40 PM

SPC Jeff Paulsen — Tue, 19 May 2015 17:40:53 -0400

Congratulations! If u don't have family obugations maybe think about SF or Ranger school! You appear to have the above average physical ability, try the mental aspect as well?! Whatever you decide good luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 5:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 17:50:58 -0400

You're in AIT so when you get to your actual unit and have that score, you qualify for the APFT Badge. Keep it up and always strive for that score. You've set the standard for your peers and yourself.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 19 at 2015 8:33 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 19 May 2015 20:33:15 -0400

You are a PT STUD!! be proud of that, Nice job!!

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 19 at 2015 8:39 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Tue, 19 May 2015 20:39:41 -0400

It means your 1SG will call you a PT stud. When you get to your unit if you are regular Army, the PSGs will fight over you. You will certainly bring up any platoon PT score if its lacking.

Response by SFC Stephen Carden made May 20 at 2015 6:45 AM

SFC Stephen Carden — Wed, 20 May 2015 06:45:11 -0400

Hey, great job. Having a 300 APFT score will open a lot of doors for you in the Army. The question is, can you maintain it for your entire career? The bigger question is, how well do you know your job?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 11:48 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 11:48:16 -0400

It's good on paper. But it means you can run, do push-ups, and sit-ups. Too much weight is put into the PT test. A lot of leadership these days seem to believe that scoring a 300+ makes you a better soldier than the soldier that scores a 270. This isn't the case a lot more often than people think. Combat fitness is way more important to me than being able to do basic calisthenics.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 11:52 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 11:52:34 -0400

The extended scale is long gone!!!

Response by SPC David S. made Jun 8 at 2015 10:32 AM

SPC David S. — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 10:32:31 -0400

An impressive feat to achieve, regardless of what the advantages are. Congrats PT Stud, keep up the good work!

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Jun 8 at 2015 10:38 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 10:38:19 -0400

Outstanding job on the APFT score, maintain that high level of overall physical fitness and it will benefit you throughout your career, I would ensure though that you also master your MOS and maintain as high of a standard with your job knowledge and performance.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Oct 1 at 2015 4:02 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:02:31 -0400

PVT Private RallyPoint Member unfortuately in today's Army you can be a dud with standard job performance but if you can run you're golden