Can I take an APFT with a temporary profile?
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In order to qualify to take the APFT with an alternate event the Soldier must be on a temporary profile that exceeds 3 months (90 days) to take an alternate event.
How long can a Soldier be on a temporary profile?
12 months
Temporary profiles cannot exceed 12 months.
At what point must the provider change the temporary profile to a permanent profile?
If a profile is needed beyond the 12 months the temporary profile should be changed to a permanent profile. (AR 40-501, Para 7-4 b). The profiling officer must review previous profiles before making a decision to extend a temporary profile.

How long do you have to be on profile before med board?
Generally, the MRDP is twelve months from diagnosis. However, there are cases when it can be longer or shorter. The standard is that your condition is stable and your course of recovery is relatively predictable.
How do you score an alternate APFT event?

There is no point score annotated on the DA Form 705 for the performance of alternate aerobic events. These events are scored as a GO or NO GO. Soldiers with temporary physical profiles must take a regular three event APFT after the profile has expired.
How many APFT are required per year?
The AA and Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Soldiers will take the APFT at least twice each calendar year. A minimum of 4 months will separate record tests if only two record tests are given.
Can a company commander override a profile?
Profiles are used by medical and behavioral health providers to notify leaders of a Soldier’s functional limitations. Profiles are recommendations to leaders, and a provider’s recommendation does not override a commander’s decision.
How long do permanent profiles last army?
profile may be extended for a maximum of 6 months from the initial profile start date by the profiling officer.
Can you go to OCS with a permanent profile?
An exception to policy may be granted by HQDA DCS, G3/5/7 for a permanent profile to the running event only. The exception only allows the Soldier to apply to compete for entry into WOC or OCS school. The permanent profile must be a result of extraordinary circumstances.
Can you go to warrant officer school with a permanent profile?
Can you get promoted with a permanent profile?
A soldier with a permanent profile of 3 or 4 is not a determining factor for promotion eligibility. “Commanders are supposed to look at the situation holistically, and not automatically make a soldier ineligible based on the profile.