Archive for 2011

Our unit has a bike course for the alternate event test. I can't see the Soldier as he completes his lap while I am grading the test. I see him for about 1/2 of the lap. The rest of the time he is out of my line of sight. Is this acceptable?.. Read the Answer»

Can a scorer tape my gears when I take a bike event for the APFT?.. Read the Answer»

My profiles states I can take the bike or swim tests as alternate APFT events. My commander says I must take the bike. Can he do that?.. Read the Answer»

Got a bet going on with my Squad leader that there are only 3 alternate aerobic events for the PT test: Bike, Swim, and Walk. Are there any more?.. Read the Answer»

I was taking my PT test and the grader stopped me from using my sleeping mat. I told him the reg said I could use a mat. I am right aren't I?.. Read the Answer»

Can I use a mat when I take my push up and sit up event on the PT Test?.. Read the Answer»

I like to run barefoot. Can I do this during the PT Test? What if I want to do push up and sit ups barefoot?.. Read the Answer»

My unit makes us take our PT test on this really steep hill. We have to run up it but we don't even get the advantage of running downhill later in the course. This seems like a bunch of crap. Can they do this?.. Read the Answer»

I wore my MP3 player while taking a PT test and the 1SG disqualified me from the run. Can he do that?.. Read the Answer»

There is a debate in my unit. Can we use a 400-yard track to conduct a PT test? The guy in my unit said the track is not long enough. Eight laps equals two miles right?.. Read the Answer»

Are there any time limits on conducting a PT test? I want to know how long we can pause between the events... Read the Answer»