12 months, but if you are promotable you must have a new APFT test in before the months it expires. For example If your last APFT was 11OCT2011 you must have a new APFT updated on your ERB before 01OCT2012. If you thought you would wait till 10OCT2012 you are already NON-Promotable.
If they're flagged for APFT failure, you can give them one as often as needed, although you can only use quarterly APFT failures against them.
You cannot take the RECORD APFT on a temp. Only on a permanent profile.
Diagnostic APFT
Ar 350-1
Yes you have the option to and it is not considered a profile
Temporary ProfilesA soldier with a temporary profile must take the regular three-event APFT after the profile has expired. (Soldiers with temporary profiles of more than three months may take an alternate test as determined by the commander with input from health-care personnel.) Once the profile is lifted, the soldier must be given twice the time of the profile (but not more than 90 days) to train for the APFT. For example, if the profile period was 7 days, the soldier has 14 days to train for the APFT after the profile period ends. If a normally scheduled APFT occurs during the profile period, the soldier should be given a mandatory make-up date.
Diagnostic APFT
As many as the same APFT that the Army uses for your age range. See the related link.
It does not look like the AR specifically mentions the APFT. However, it can be applied to Chapter 13: Separation for Unsatisfactory Performance. It is a broad subject and can be said that they are unable to perform their duties effectively; chances of them being promoted are unlikely, etc. As always, there are certain provisions such as their leaders giving them ample opportunities to correct the behaviors. This includes counseling and possibly specialized PT programs and scheduled sessions with the nutritionist. I hope this helps and good luck!
It does not look like the AR specifically mentions the APFT. However, it can be applied to Chapter 13: Separation for Unsatisfactory Performance. It is a broad subject and can be said that they are unable to perform their duties effectively; chances of them being promoted are unlikely, etc. As always, there are certain provisions such as their leaders giving them ample opportunities to correct the behaviors. This includes counseling and possibly specialized PT programs and scheduled sessions with the nutritionist. I hope this helps and good luck!
No. AR 600-9 and the APFT are two separate things.
Yes they can. Soldier's choice, And Leadership should get it in writing. Orderly Room Jedi