APFT during IDES

Are we expected to do the portions of the APFT we can according to our profile if we are going through the IDES process? Is it up to the commander? Just curious as I've heard things about not doing PT after your physicals.

 

[moneyblind]

I really dont know where you were reading that from; But I would imagine it being a command decision...that being said, I NEVER heard of PT being excused for the simple fact of a medboard being done. Reason being is that a medboard has the ability to return you to service, and 9 months of no PT can show pretty well

 

[bamabound]

I get that it is a command decision and my unit doesn't make soldiers who have had their separation physicals do pt. But VA claims basically being your separation physical, and not being able to add to your claim during the IDES process makes me think its wise to not really do too much.

 

[Combat Eng]

When i was at WTB everybody did PT within the limits of their profile and in my unit majority of us had already completed our exams

 

[PsychOfficer]

Still the case in the WTU I am in - daily PT within profile limits. In regards to the APFT most of us have a memo stating our medical condiiton will not allow APFT testing, even though technically some might be able to do a portion. If you aren't in a WTU, I would expect that would be a command decision. Bob

 

[Warrior644]

Are we expected to do the portions of the APFT we can according to our profile if we are going through the IDES process? Is it up to the commander? Just curious as I've heard things about not doing PT after your physicals.

Still the case in the WTU I am in - daily PT within profile limits. In regards to the APFT most of us have a memo stating our medical condiiton will not allow APFT testing, even though technically some might be able to do a portion. If you aren't in a WTU, I would expect that would be a command decision. Bob

In retrospect, I am not in a WTU but my Command leadership remains well informed referencing my APFT and PT challenges as annotated on the physical profile while navigating through the DoD IDES MEB/PEB process; therefore, no APFT and no PT until validated by the PCM.

Thus, I quite often comment that "possessing well-informed knowledge is truly a powerful equalizer."

Best Wishes!