Post Pregnancy, can Army make me take a diagnostic PT Test?

Question

The Regulation states that I can't be given a record PT for 180 days but can I refuse to take a diagnostic? I had my baby 2 1/2 months ago. I returned to work just last week and they want me to take a diagnostic PT test in about 2 weeks. I am no where near ready to take a PT test and I'm still 40 lbs over my pre-preggo weight. I know I would fail every event uncluding the weigh and tape and I personally don't want to be embarrassed in this way. Not to mention I am still breast feeding and my boobs are twice the size they used to be. It's extremely painful to run. I could probably go and get a profile but I don't feel like I should have to go and waste my time at sick call...not to mention I find it extremely humiliating to have to go and see a PA who will no doubt be a male and discuss this problem.

Answer 1

You mentioned the key word, "profile." If your Doc has released you back to duty and you have no other paperwork or profile that prevents you from taking a diagnostic then you are out of gas. I know it sucks but that be the way the Army works. If you need more time the only recourse you have is to go see that "male" PA and discuss it and get yourself on a no PT profile for a while longer.

Answer 2

YES THEY CAN MAKE YOU DO A DIAGNOSTIC PROFILE, they just want to see where you are at and if you are progressing.. They understand that you had a child and they understand you don't have to take a APFT for 180days, You are in the Army, you are a SOLDIER you will do what they tell you to do within the regulations and they can give you a DIAGNOSTIC anytime they want.. You can go back to your doctor and request a female to talk to, really you are embarrassed get over it SOLDIER.. Stop whining, I had 2 children when I was Active duty and yes I had to take a diagnostic a few times.. Get a profile for NO PT if you think you can but you probably won't be able too just because you had a child and over weight and not taking care of business.. Good luck

Answer 3

Yes you have to do a diagnostic. Diagnostic PT tests are just there to see where you are at and what specifically you need to work on. They are not the same as a record PT test.

Answer 4

I guess things have change since I have been in but we used to have pregnancy PT and you were not released from the program till you passed a diagnostic PT test. Don't worry about it they know you just had a baby.