Worried about getting kicked out of ROTC? :(

Colleges and Universities A-Z Military Academy - West Point
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<p>Hi, I know this isn't exactly the right forum to post this, but desperate times call for desperate measures. I'm a freshman participating in the ROTC program. I'm not contracted for a scholarship or anything, just a normal cadet. On Sept 19th I went to the ROTC orientation and the instructors made me take a physical test right at the spot. </p>

<p>My results were extremely pitiful. Push-ups I could only do 2, sit-ups 26 and running 2 miles was 24:05. I'm a FEMALE by the way, but in even so, my scores were very poor. I'm 5'3'' and weigh about 130 pounds. Never considered myself skinny, but never thought I'm fat either. This PT result really came as a shock.</p>

<p>Ever since I've been going to the regular physical training 3 times a week 6:00 in the morning sharp, and I even plan to go to the extra practices on Wednesday and Friday starting from tomorrow. </p>

<p>We have another physical exam coming up on Oct 6th, which is next Thursday. I'm so stressed out. I know I'm improving bit by bit, but I'm most certainly not ready for the physical test yet, let alone pass it. </p>

<p>I want to be in the ROTC program very bad, but I'm terrified I might get kicked out if I don't pass the physical test multiple times. How many chances do freshman usually get to pass the physical test before they get disenrolled? I am confident about my GPA and know that I can keep it up to the best, it's just the physical stuff that's pulling me back. A little help please? Should I go up to my instructor and talk about this??</p>

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<p>I think you’ll be fine provided that:
You attend all PT sessions and demonstrate the desire to improve.
You continuously show improvement in PT tests.
Your attitude and attendance is very good during your military science / leadership classes.
You GPA stays high.</p>

<p>Yes, I think you should talk to your instructor or PMS and make sure they know how much you want to be in AROTC and to be commissioned an Army Officer. Also how committed you are to improving your physical fitness. </p>

<p>I know that you will eventually have to pass the PT test. I’m fairly confident that as a non-contracted cadet you have at least this year and probably most of next. This is something your Instructor can answer for you.</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>