B. 2000 Row. 2. Physical Examination. All applicants for employment as a commissioned officer will be required to undergo a physical examination. Applicants will be directed to a physician designated by the Department, at no cost to the applicant. 14.03 Physical Condition Testing During Employment for Commissioned Personnel. All full time, active commissioned officers will be subject to physical condition testing as follows: 1. Testing Periods A. Between September 1st and November 30th, all commissioned employees must pass the PRT. All attempts at the PRT must be completed by November 30th. B. Between March 1st and May 31st, all commissioned employees must pass the PRT. All attempts at the PRT must be completed by May 31st. 2. Pre-Testing General Health Screening. All commissioned employees are required to have a physical health screening conducted by a physician prior to participation in the PRT testing. A copy of the ETR-162, Preventive General Health Screening Form must be on file, dated within 12 months from the date of the PRT attempt, and approved for participating by the employee’s physician. If the employee’s physician does not recommend participation in the PRT, the employee will not be allowed to test during the testing period. If an employee is unable to test they are considered to have failed the PRT, unless they have obtained a medical waiver. If the ETR-162, completed by a physician does not authorize participation in the PRT, the employee may be required to have an HR-87 completed to determine if there are physical limitations that prevent the performance of the employee’s duties. The chain of command, in connection with HR, will initiate this process and determine the appropriate course of action. 3. Physical Readiness Testing (PRT). The PRT standard for each employee is based on their age and gender. Using the percentage results for the test battery found on the chart in Annex #24, the 2000 Meter row calculator, or the combat fitness calculator; all commissioned employees must meet a minimum of 50% score for their age and gender. The PRT test is offered in three formats: A. 2000 Meter Row. B. Run, Push-ups, and Abdominal Crunches. 1) One and a half (1½) mile run 2) Push-ups, with no time limit. 3) Abdominal crunches, maximum number within two minutes. C. Combat Fitness Evaluation.
B. 2000 Row. 2. Physical Examination. All applicants for employment as a commissioned officer will be required to undergo a physical examination. Applicants will be directed to a physician designated by the Department, at no cost to the applicant. 14.03 Physical Condition Testing During Employment for Commissioned Personnel. All full time, active commissioned officers will be subject to physical condition testing as follows: 1. Testing Periods A. Between September 1st and November 30th, all commissioned employees must pass the PRT. All attempts at the PRT must be completed by November 30th. B. Between March 1st and May 31st, all commissioned employees must pass the PRT. All attempts at the PRT must be completed by May 31st. 2. Pre-Testing General Health Screening. All commissioned employees are required to have a physical health screening conducted by a physician prior to participation in the PRT testing. A copy of the ETR-162, Preventive General Health Screening Form must be on file, dated within 12 months from the date of the PRT attempt, and approved for participating by the employee’s physician. If the employee’s physician does not recommend participation in the PRT, the employee will not be allowed to test during the testing period. If an employee is unable to test they are considered to have failed the PRT, unless they have obtained a medical waiver. If the ETR-162, completed by a physician does not authorize participation in the PRT, the employee may be required to have an HR-87 completed to determine if there are physical limitations that prevent the performance of the employee’s duties. The chain of command, in connection with HR, will initiate this process and determine the appropriate course of action. 3. Physical Readiness Testing (PRT). The PRT standard for each employee is based on their age and gender. Using the percentage results for the test battery found on the chart in Annex #24, the 2000 Meter row calculator, or the combat fitness calculator; all commissioned employees must meet a minimum of 50% score for their age and gender. The PRT test is offered in three formats: A. 2000 Meter Row. B. Run, Push-ups, and Abdominal Crunches. 1) One and a half (1½) mile run 2) Push-ups, with no time limit. 3) Abdominal crunches, maximum number within two minutes. C. Combat Fitness Evaluation.