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Failed 1st PT :((((
Got a letter from my son last week, and was totally freaking out! He sounded so down. This is the first time he has ever been away from me for this long, and we are very close. I wrote him the "mom motivational speech" letter (my older son swears this is the greatest thing ever.) Got another letter Wednesday and he sounded "a little better" but he failed his PT. Wishes he would have listened to his dad and I when we kept "harping" about working out to get ready. How many times does he have to pass the PT? Also, on a humorous note, he said he had just finished ironing his clothes (I wasn't even aware he knew what an iron was!) and he sucked at it. I do believe this is a real eye opener!
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Comment by lemonelephant on July 13, 2012 at 9:30pm
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He will be tested at least 3 times for the PFA, but it is the last one that he must pass. If he fails by too much, then it will be noted and he will find himself with extra IT and maybe even wearing extra pounds to build him up so that he will pass. I'm sure he isn't the only one who failed in his division. The RDC's want everyone to get through on time, so they'll do what is needed to get him through. If he pushes himself, he will make it and have PIR.
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Comment by eljac913 (Ship 12 Div 053) on July 14, 2012 at 12:12pm
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Keep the faith! He will make it. They will work with him. I know it is difficult for the family and a true test of nerves. Keep the positive letters going as he needs that support now. Good luck to you!
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