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Probably :) I was C Coy, 7 platoon.

Honestly, all over the map.  I for one was the heaviest I have ever been and still able to do my job quite well, if I do say so myself, but I wasn't in great physical condition. Some guys were in great shape for sure but others not so much.  I spent less time at FOB's and more outside the wire...

I know... this may ruffle some feathers but it's only gotten worse since I was there (97-06).  Not to say the Air Force is a shining pillar of fitness either but none of this is a secret, though people don't like to admit it :)

Thanks Ryan! That's a great link! I agree.  This is not my first application and my first had a LOT of checks in the right boxes :)  Even though I have more checks this year, I am not holding my breath!

BFTA's (Basic Fitness Training Assitant) and AFTA's (Advanced...)  are able to conduct PT tests currently, they just cannot sign the CF EXPRES sheet.  The training is available in Borden, hell it's even at no cost to the Unit to get on those courses!  The only change they would have to make is...

I don't have experience on a personal level but: An aquantaince of mine that is serving with a reserve Unit was having quite the time doing a "component transfer" to the regular force, to become an officer, as an NCM.  It may just seem like it but it might be easier to get accepted to ROTP off...

I hope this isn't the case with people that live in the sticks like me (Cold Lake).  We don't have a school close enough that wouldn't require a posting message ;)

Every time I have spoken to a PSO about becoming more competitive over the past 3 years, this is the advice I was given. It's not like trying to get a better PER or getting promoted.  PLQ will speak to leadership of course which is nice but things like exempt PT and a second language profile...

It's still REALLY early since they haven't cut any messages for this competition as far as I can tell. Don't worry, when the messages start flowing, people will post about it and it will be common knowledge around the Force. Last year, I did not recieve my letter of non-acceptance til July or...

I think you mean foot powder: Upper body = Cepacol Lower body = Foot Powder

My service spouse played Roller Derby for a couple of years while we were in Moose Jaw and attempted to get approval from the chain of command in 2010 or so.  They sent it up to Ottawa and she got a pretty scathing response from someone high up in PSP.  Not only did they say it wasn't approved...

Good luck! Hope to see you there in the future :)

I really don't know.  As far as I understand, Otter is for UT's so I doubt it.  Maybe if you were an NCM, got out of the military and then got back in under the ROTP program?

This is how I feel.  I don't know if I have naturally thin wrists but I have no problem deadlifting over 350 and over 300 for reps, I can do many pull ups without falling off the bar and I don't lack in muscular strength or endurance.  What I do have a problem with, is the grip test and don't...

I don't think so.  From my experience at U of Manitoba and at RMC, via correponsdence, I can't even apply for fall courses til some time in July.  A May offer would definitly hinder summer session applications but probably not the fall.  Hopefully though, the Military and the University you are...

Unfortunately, they have taken the BP part of the BFTA (and AFTA) out since then.  I took the BFTA in '10 and the AFTA in '12 and yeah, never learned how to do BP.  Not that it's difficult but they clawed that one back to make sure they have a function. In my opinion, BFTA's/AFTA's should be...

Don't try to turn this into a PTSD discussion.  Please read the original posters comments and questions.  Don't you practically own these forums? I find it hard to believe you can't read that far up. Off topic: I also find it cute that my posts are being "watched" because I don't look at...

It seems I have awoken the trolls.  Do not be insulted because fat people can pass the PT test.  It is the minimum standard.  I enjoy that your attempt to turn the content around to imply that I have a weight issue.  Very combat arms. Kudos!

You are obviously of the pre 90's generation who still thinks that this is a family and not a job/career.  To each, their own. In response to your comment, look around you.  Many of the problems the people I work with are self inflicted due to obesity and general laziness.  We are a reflection...

With those scores, you are good to go.  Fat people pass "battle school".