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, a Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) can grade an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), provided they are qualified to do so. The NCOIC must ensure that all grading is conducted fairly and in accordance with Army regulations. Additionally, they should be familiar with the APFT standards and scoring methods to accurately assess the performance of the soldiers.
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.
Yes, other services can administer the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) under certain conditions. Typically, the APFT is specific to the Army, but sister services like the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps may use it for joint training or evaluation purposes. However, each service has its own physical fitness test, and personnel are usually required to take their respective service's test for official evaluations. Coordination and approval from appropriate authorities are necessary for conducting the APFT in a joint context.
A soldier has 90 days from the start of their assignment or upon arrival at a new duty station to take and pass an initial Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). This requirement ensures that soldiers meet the physical readiness standards set by the Army. If they fail to take the APFT within this timeframe, they may face administrative actions or adverse effects on their evaluations.
The AR (Army Regulation) for the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is outlined in AR 350-1. This regulation provides guidance on the administration, standards, and record-keeping for the APFT, which assesses soldiers' physical fitness through events like push-ups, sit-ups, and a 2-mile run. It emphasizes the importance of physical readiness in maintaining overall soldier effectiveness and readiness for duty. However, it's important to note that the APFT has been replaced by the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) as the new standard for physical fitness assessments.
Diagnostic APFT
The APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) entry may be left blank in situations such as when a soldier is exempt from the test due to medical reasons, deployment status, or if they are new to the service and have not yet completed the assessment. Additionally, if a soldier has not yet reached the appropriate age or is undergoing training that does not include the APFT, the entry can also be left blank. It's essential to document these exemptions appropriately according to Army regulations.