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Fitness NCOER Bullet Comments
See also: Air Force Physical Fitness EPR Bullets
o No APFT IAW Army Directive 2022-05
o Height/Weight not being administered due to COVID-19 mitigation requirement
o achieved an APFT score of 294; earned the Army Physical Fitness Badge for the sixth consecutive time
o an exceptional example of a Junior NCO and carried himself with complete professionalism representing the NCO Corps with excellence
o outstanding example of physical fitness; motivated Soldiers at all levels of the Chain of Command to excel and improve
o exuded impeccable military bearing and professionalism; demonstrated poise during interactions at all levels of a Two Star General Command
o projected confidence, enthusiasm, and mental toughness when assisting Soldiers; reinforced resiliency training to subordinates
o always maintained an outstanding appearance and represents her unit with impecable military bearing and courtesy
o trained and motivated several Soldiers to pass their APFT after repeated failures
o stayed fit through physical therapy and maintained mental toughness despite a Temporary Profile for a shoulder injury and a high operational tempo
o maintained fitness by participating actively in city league sports events
o scored 300 points, maintained physical fitness badge
o does not let profile hinder his ability to pass the APFT
o no APFT or HT/WT was recorded due to Soldier's failure to follow Army Regulations
o successfully passed her first PT test after pregnancy profile allowing her to attend WLC in June
o always implemented a tough physical fitness program to push subordinates to better themselves
o always maintained an outstanding appearance, military bearing and courtesy to the highest standards
o always exudes overwhelming confidence and mental strength
o failed to properly train his/her Soldiers in physical training, resulting in their failure of the APFT
o scored 290 or above on last Physical Fitness Test
o raised the section/platoon PT score by 50%
o selected as Post Athlete of the Year
o Distinguished Honor Graduate of Master Fitness Trainer Course
o finished first in class 10K division run
o coach and starting player for 1st place basketball team
o presented a professional, soldierly appearance at all times
o motivated, enthusiastic NCO who took lead in organized physical fitness training of all soldiers
o scored 300 on last APFT
o unquestionable physical stamina
o functions well under stress
o exceeded APFT and unit physical standards with ease
o displays a strong sense of pride in the uniform
o presents a healthy, strong and confident demeanor
o incorporated plan which ultimately raised the unit APFT score by 16 percent
o impeccable appearance; role model standard
o sets the standard by which excellence is measured
o rehabilitated injured knee and won Physical Fitness Badge
o graduated Ranger, Airborne, Air Assault, and Combat Leaders courses at 39 years of age
o maintained professional bearing in relations with over 150 new second lieutenants
o his platoon averaged 290 points on the APFT due to his training
o awarded Div Coin from CG, 82nd Airborne Div for uniform appearance during the annual General inspection
o led company marathon relay to a first and second place finish
o physically fit, scored 300 on most recent APFT
o excellent physical condition; led advanced PT during physical training
o platoon achieved 100% first time pass rate on APFT for two consecutive testing cycles
o motivated platoon to improve PT average by 30 points
o excellent mental and physical abilities; displayed strong stamina
o placed first in weight division in the 2002 Fort Sill Bodybuilding Contest
Needs Improvement
o failed height and weight standards/exceed body composition standards by X.X% IAW AR 600-9
o failed to meet APFT standards due to lack of motivation
o displayed a pattern of not meeting minimum APFT requirements and currently lacks the mental and physical toughness to overcome these shortcomings
o took an apathetic approach to the health and welfare of troops; resulted in entire squad failing to meet the height and weight standard
o failed to complete 2-mile run during APFT, quit after 1 mile
o worked a demanding schedule that included changing between from nights to days, but frequently fell asleep during shift
o NCO displayed substandard appearance and military bearing for NCO of his maturity
o failed to meet the body fat standards during rating period; maintained three to eight pounds of weight loss and removed himself from the AWCP
o soldier is on profile and cannot conduct an Army Physical Fitness Test, or participate in any physical training events
o presented an unprofessional appearance and lacks military bearing
o he continued to undermine what it means to be a soldier, let alone a leader
o attempted to abuse position and authority to cheat on previous record APFT
o demonstrated a complete lack of integrity and military bearing when he attempted to cheat on the previous record APFT
o personal issues are interfering with military bearing
o failed to meet body fat standards IAW AR 600-9; measured at 27% body fat and maintained 2-3 pound weight loss per month while on the weight control program
o SFC Hero's participation in unit physical training waned during this rating period
o made satisfactory progress in run time but still approaching minimum standards in...
o presents sharp military appearance but needs to realize importance of subtlety
o counseled twice for disrespect toward an NCO; focus on relationship skills
o refused suggestions to attend counseling until problems escalated to the point of making him unfit for duty
o failed to meet APFT standards for the two mile run and sit-ups with a total score of 124
o soldier failed to meet height and weight requirements or make any progress
NCOER Part IVc. APFT
DA PAM 623-3 Para 3-7
NCOER part IV: block c-APFT
Action required: In the space after the word "APFT" the rater will enter "PASS" or "FAIL" and the date (YYYYMMDD) of the most recent
record APFT administered by the unit; it will be within the 12-month period prior to the "THRU" date of report. However, the APFT date does
not have to fall within the period covered by the evaluation report. If the NCO was unable to participate in the most recent record APFT (for
example, due to a profile or pregnancy), his or her status at that time will be documented appropriately. The APFT for Soldiers without profiles
consists of push-ups, sit-ups, and a 2-mile run.
- For Soldiers with permanent profiles who have been cleared to take an alternate APFT, enter "PASS" or "FAIL" for the alternate APFT as prescribed by health care personnel and the date of the APFT. The APFT may include an alternate authorized aerobic event (walk, bike, or swim). No comment about the rated Soldier's profile is required.
- For Soldiers with permanent profiles whose profiles prohibit them from taking the APFT, the entry will be left blank and the rater will explain the reason it has been left blank.
- Soldiers with temporary profiles at the time of the unit's record APFT will enter "PROFILE" and the date (YYYYMMDD) the profile was awarded. The date of the profile must be within 12 months prior to the "THRU" date of the evaluation report.
- Sample entries are; "PASS 20100414", "FAIL 20100507", or "PROFILE 20100302." APFT numerical scores will not be entered.
- The rater will address a "FAIL" entry for APFT in block c. Bullet comments for "FAIL" entries may include the reason(s) for failure and/or note any progress toward meeting physical fitness standards of AR 350-1.
- A comment on "PROFILE" entries will be made only if the rated NCO's ability to perform his or her assigned duties is affected.
- The rater will explain the absence of an APFT entry in block c. If the APFT has not been taken within 12 months of the "THRU" date of the report the APFT data entry will be left blank and the rater will provide an explanation in block c. In accordance with AR 40-501, an APFT is not required for pregnant NCOs.
- For pregnant NCOs who have not taken the APFT within the last 12 months due to pregnancy, temporary profiles, and/or convalescent leave, the rater will enter the following statement: "Exempt from APFT requirement in accordance with AR 40-501." Note. When using the Wizard application associated with the electronic form within the "My Forms" Portal on AKO, the APFT and height and weight statement will be combined.
- In accordance with AR 350-1, NCOs 55 years of age and older have the option of taking the three-event APFT or an alternate APFT, but they will not be considered as being on profile, unless a current profile exists.
- Additionally, NCOs 60 years of age and older have the option of not taking the APFT; however, they must maintain a personal physical fitness program approved by a physician and remain within compliance of height and weight standards of AR 600-9. If no APFT is taken, leave the APFT entry blank and make a comment addressing the blank APFT entry, "NCO exempt from APFT requirement in accordance with AR 350-1."
- Deployed units unable to administer the APFT due to mission or conditions will annotate NCOERs with the following statement: "NCO unable to take the APFT during this period due to deployment for combat operations/contingency operations." In accordance with AR 350-1, upon return from deployment, NCOs will be administered a record APFT no earlier than 3 months for active Army and 6 months for USAR and ARNG NCOs. Note. NCOs are not exempted from complying with height and weight requirements of AR 600-9.
- Rater-specific information on bullet comments in block c for the following:
- "Received APFT badge" may be entered as a bullet comment to justify "excellence." The APFT badge is awarded for scores of 270 points and above with at least 90 points in each of the three events.
- NCOs who meet Army minimum standards for APFT, but fail to meet unit standards, will not be given a rating of "needs improvement" for physical fitness and military bearing, if such rating is based solely on the failure to meet unit standards.
Reference: AR 350-1, AR 40-501, and AR 600-9
NCOER part IV: block c-Height/Weight
Action required: In the space after "Height/Weight" the rater will enter the rated NCO's height and weight as of the unit's last record weigh-in. If there is no unit weigh-in during the period covered by the report, the rater will enter the NCO's height and weight as of the "THRU" date of
the NCOER. An entry of "YES" or "NO" will be placed in the space next to the weight to indicate compliance or noncompliance with AR 600-9.
Sample entries are: "72/180 YES" or "68/205 NO."
- For NCOs 60 years of age and older, who must remain in compliance with height and weight standards, the "Height/Weight" entry will be completed. Soldiers 60 years of age or older are only exempted from the requirement to take the APFT.
- The rater will enter a "YES" for NCOs who meet the table screening weight or are in compliance with the body fat standards of AR 600-9, as determined by tape measurement and the use of DA Form 5501.
- The rater will comment on a "NO" entry, indicating noncompliance with the standards of AR 600-9, in part IV, block c. These comments should indicate the reason for noncompliance; medical conditions may be cited for noncompliance, however, the "NO" entry is still required because medical waivers to weight control standards are not permitted for evaluation report purposes. The progress or lack of progress in a weight control program will be indicated.
- For pregnant NCOs, the entire entry is left blank. The rater will enter the following statement: "Exempt from weight control standards of AR 600-9." Note. When using the Wizard application associated with the electronic form within the "My Forms" Portal on AKO, the APFT and height and weight statement will be combined.
- Rating officials will not use the word "pregnant," or refer to an NCO's pregnancy in any manner when completing the NCOER.
- Unless the Soldier has an approved request for Army, DCS G-1 waiver of compliance with AR 600-9, the height and weight standards of AR 600-9 apply at all times, even when the officer is deployed for combat or contingency operations. If the Soldier has an approved Army G-1 waiver, the rater will enter "Rated NCO has an Army G-1 waiver of compliance with AR 600-9." In such cases, a copy of the Army G-1 approval memo will be submitted as an enclosure to the evaluation report. This entry will not be left blank.
Reference: AR 600-9
