PTS: Perform to Serve

The NAVY has put to use the PTS program for many years. The problem facing those in service is whether they stay in Navy or are forced to return home.

Thirteen months before re-evaluation soldiers are to submit a PTS application. This is to find if they have the mentality and the physical skills to continue serving.

The problem with the PTS program is the soldiers are not allowed to submit the application. It is up to the command unit. Some soldiers under go scrunity because their command forgot.


John Fullmer, E-5, had a unique situation where his command(s) over looked his need for submittal. "I was asked to leave the Navy within a month," Fullmer says, "someone dropped the ball." After working on letters to the government Fullmer finally got word he could stay in the Navy.



Fullmer feels the only way to fix the situation is to allow the soldier to file the PTS application, and to allow their command unit to do the review. Luckily he was not removed from his duties and is currently working at Tinker doing what he loves.