WPPS PT Course

[Traveller]

I am getting ready to attend a WPPS course and had a question about the PT portion. From what I understand, there are 5 components to the PT portion. Do you have to meet the requirements according to your age for all 5 of the parts to pass? Or is your score for each individual part averaged together? I am concerned that I might not be able to meet the time for the 1.5 mile run but will have no problems with the other parts.

Any advice/info will be appreciated...

Thanks

[Outofcontrol]

Traveller--

Welcome to SOCNET. You'll need to post an introduction in the appropriate thread. Then, there is plenty of discussion on this topic to be found by using the search function. The search criteria "WPS PEB" will yield the best results.

Don't forget to post an intro.

OOC, out

[ALLEYCAT-2]

no average, go or no go on each part when i went through.

[MAZ]

To those who have gone before me....I too have the same question as TRAVELLER. I am slated for a WPPS selection, and nowhere do I see it spelled out about the "actual" requirements for the successful completion (pass/fail?) of the PEB.
75 % in each category (except the body fat composition)..but is this cumulatively scored? I was told you receive a fitness certificate if you obtain the 75% in each, but yet it doesn't clearly state that is the passing requirement.
Any insight?
And let me add, uh, I'm gettin close to the AARP discount card.

[SGTROCK]

If you do not pass an event you will receive a counseling and be able to do a retry the next week. If you do not pass an event the second time you will receive a counseling and get to try again in the third week. If at that point you do not pass an event you will see the Director of Training and a decision will be made from there. In my opinion if you believe that you are not ready for the run then you are probably correct. You need to come prepared from day one or things just go downhill for you from there.

Rock

[Pharoe]

Qustion for you guys, If a service member is discharged from Active Duty for medical reasons that may interfere with an event in the WPS Physical Training Test, will that disability be taken into consideration or do you waive your disabilities when you agree to the conditions of the WPS course?

[Guy]

Qustion for you guys, If a service member is discharged from Active Duty for medical reasons that may interfere with an event in the WPS Physical Training Test, will that disability be taken into consideration or do you waive your disabilities when you agree to the conditions of the WPS course?Are you saying, you can't and/or may not pass the "WPS" PT requirements due to a disability incurred on Active Duty?

Stay safe.

[Pharoe]

Honestly my run time would be questionable due to injuries to my feet and ankles during my last deployment. I will be medically seperated from Active duty and I am uncertain as to if disabilities would disqualify one from entering the WPS course. For me personally I would have issues with the 1.5 mile run. I'm certain I will pass the run event, but chances are the one event may slow me down due to a longer recovery for my injuries.

If Im not disqualified due to my medical issues it would boil down to my output being 150% instead of 100%

[Guy]

You may not run a lot while working however, you'll damn sure be standing a bunch.

Good luck and stay safe.

[SGTROCK]

Honestly my run time would be questionable due to injuries to my feet and ankles during my last deployment. I will be medically seperated from Active duty and I am uncertain as to if disabilities would disqualify one from entering the WPS course. For me personally I would have issues with the 1.5 mile run. I'm certain I will pass the run event, but chances are the one event may slow me down due to a longer recovery for my injuries.

If Im not disqualified due to my medical issues it would boil down to my output being 150% instead of 100% If you cannot pass the run you will not graduate with a certificate of completion hence you will not be allowed to deploy. If you have injuries you need to take the time to heal them before you entertain going to the course.

Rock

[infmedic]

I might be crazy, but if you can't pass the WPPS physical then you probably shouldn't be showing up for class. I'm pretty sure most guys (that I worked with at least) don't want to work with someone who has a questionable level of fitness.

Correct me if I'm wrong here please.

[Silverbullet]

The answer is no.

[Pharoe]

The answer is no.

Thank You.

[JCastro]

I'm pretty sure most guys (that I worked with at least) don't want to work with someone who has a questionable level of fitness.

Correct me if I'm wrong here please.

You are absolutely right. Everyone on the team needs to be a help and not a hinderance. Especially in an emergency situation!

[theconnect]

I was given this site for the physical standards I must meet for the WPS III and score within the 75% for my age group.

http://www.fletc.gov/training/programs/physical-techniques-division/requirement-documents/physical-efficiency-battery-peb.html

Anyone have anything different?

[GEX]

Go to the course READY!

Dont waste the instructors or other classmates time with your inability to pass a test that you know the requirements ahead of time.

If you are not willing to do what it takes to make the minimum requirement, you are lazy and unqualified in my opinion and I wouldnt want to count on you on my team.

[Pharoe]

If you cannot pass the run you will not graduate with a certificate of completion hence you will not be allowed to deploy. If you have injuries you need to take the time to heal them before you entertain going to the course.

Rock

I might be crazy, but if you can't pass the WPPS physical then you probably shouldn't be showing up for class. I'm pretty sure most guys (that I worked with at least) don't want to work with someone who has a questionable level of fitness.

Correct me if I'm wrong here please.

Go to the course READY!

Dont waste the instructors or other classmates time with your inability to pass a test that you know the requirements ahead of time.

If you are not willing to do what it takes to make the minimum requirement, you are lazy and unqualified in my opinion and I wouldnt want to count on you on my team.

Gentlemen, the question I presented was would a disability be taken into consideration if the candidate had been discharged from Active Duty service.

Silver Bullet provided the answer which was no.

I presented the question not only for my knowledge but as well to assist others who may search the forum with the same question.

The bare minimum of any physical test should never be a projected goal. My issue would not be a pass or fail, but would be an issue of achieving a minimum of 90% in my weakest event. You are all correct, one needs to prepare his or her self to excel at whatever task a course may throw at them. But to assume anything of anyone is just as unprofessional as showing up to a course unprepared.

[Silverbullet]

This thread is making my head hurt.

Locked.