Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Servicaspects of the PRT are based upon sit up, sit and reach, push ups, as well as a mile and half run or swim of approximately eighteen lengths of a twenty- five meter pool. Each component of this test must be passed within certain times as well as counts in order to be viewed as properly fit within Army regulations. This allows an individual within the United States Army service to perform at his or her best. This test falls under military bearing on the evaluations of a service member. Each service member will receive a certain numerical grade in accordance with his or her performance on the Physical Readiness Standards test. When a service member does pass this test one will be placed on a regular remedial mandatory physical fitness program.
If a service member were lacking in their military bearing, a form of documenting and correcting the deficiency would be a negative counseling chit. A negative counseling chit will thoroughly detail the deficiency and provide guidance to correct the problem. Counseling chits are often accompanied by Extra Military Instruction. Extra military instruction is the corrective actions taken against a service member who has not performed military bearing to the best of ones ability. EMI is should not be considered a form of punishment. This corrective action of EMI must relate to the offense or area where the service member is in need of extra military instruction. Extra military training is assigned by the chain of command.
The Uniform Code of Military Justice consists of many articles in which the military governs itself along with civilian laws. Every service member in all United States military branches must abide by these laws in order to maintain military bearing. When an individual does not obey these laws, punitive actions will occur. Such action entails Commanding Officer’s Non Judicial Punishment, General Court Martial, or Special Court Martial. These are the...