Is it authorized to wear Kenisiolgy tape while taking the APFT?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:01:43 -0400

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 10 at 2016 12:02 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:02:53 -0400

I would consider it in the same category as knee braces and such.

Response by SGT Edward Wilcox made Jun 10 at 2016 12:06 PM

SGT Edward Wilcox — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:06:13 -0400

So what's the question? If you are asking if it is allowed, I know of nothing in the reg that would forbid it. But that depends on your interpretation of the reg. I once saw an NCO refuse to allow another NCO to run because he was wearing a knee brace, and the regulation does not allow "assistance" on the run.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2016 12:22 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:22:57 -0400

I would also consider it a form of a brace. I had a shoulder injury and that was a form of treatment that Army medical professionals treated me with. But in all honesty I'm sure that it is either a cross fitter or someone that thinks it's going to help them pass. If you don't stop it you will see people with that tape covering them body. Then with you get one guy go down with an heat injury and he covered most his back with it you will see how dumb it gets. It's a fad. Plus or doesn't present a professional appearance on uniform.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2016 1:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:02:29 -0400

You can not wear it unless it is written in your medical profile. It's pretty simple.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jun 10 at 2016 1:16 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:16:54 -0400

What is your question SSG Private RallyPoint Member?

Response by MSG Pat Colby made Jun 10 at 2016 9:57 PM

MSG Pat Colby — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 21:57:56 -0400

I was notorious for sparking up a cigarette during the last 1/2 mile of the 2 mile Record APFT run. Nothing in the Regs said I couldn't puff away as I crossed the finish line. I gotta say that I gleefully pissed off a LOT of people. 90 points BaBy! Every time!

btw ~ FM 21-20 is NOT a Reg.