Do you have to PT after boot camp/basic training?

Question

is it an option or you have to do it

Answer 1

For me in the USMC boot camp was the easiest PT and easiest field ops we did.

Once in the FMF the PT , humps and field ops got alot tougher..

And no its not an option..Well at least not in the USMC..I wont speak for the other branches..

Answer 2

PT should be something you choose NO MATTER WHAT job in life you take!  Whether its the Miltary, chAir Force or civilian job!

It helps you live longer, stay in shape, keep the fat off your body!

From the Marine Corps perspective, it depends on your unit and MOS on how much PT you do.  Smaller units and Infantry units do PT together a few times a week.  Larger units or busy ones will maybe do it once a week.  Either way, Marine Corps also has Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) which requires all Marines to keep increasing their belt!

Do your body good and get away from the darn computer and DO something!

Answer 3

A big fat yes! If you miss it for some reason, you need to do remedial PT... hehehe

Answer 4

Regulation states you must do one PT test yearly or annualy for record, you can how ever do a test every 30 days for dignostic to see if you are ready for record. But yes you will have to do it if you are in the military branch does not matter this past down from DOD.

Answer 5

Yes, you have to do it...it isn't an option. You must maintain physical fitness and readiness at all time in the military.  

Answer 6

Yes you do PT. And you are evaluated on your PT score annually at a minimum.  If you can't maintain the standard, you will be kicked out.

Answer 7

not an option. our unit we have pt test every month unlike airforce with it annually lol.

or you can be like any SPECIALIST and get a profile and dont do pt.  

Answer 8

Yes you have PT regularly after boot camp sometimes several times a week. There is no opinion to do it or not. You have no choice

Answer 9

mandatory command PT.. in schooling it's usually minimum 3 times a week.  Most operation commands also make it mandatory.. it's 3 x a week at DH's command.  

and twice a year you are graded on it.

Answer 10

You will do it, it is not an option.