If an enlisted member fails the most recent PFA, what must happen?

When an enlisted member fails the most recent Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), it is mandated that a Page 13, which is an official Navy administrative form documenting the failure, must be issued. This documentation serves as a formal record of the member's failure to meet physical fitness standards. Additionally, as a consequence of this failure, their advancement is deferred, meaning they will not be eligible for promotion until they can demonstrate compliance with fitness standards in a future assessment. This process is in place to uphold the Navy's commitment to fitness and readiness, ensuring that all personnel maintain the physical standards required for their roles.

Other options do not align with Navy policy. Immediate promotion contradicts the principle of accountability in fitness standards. Cancelling the next assessment would not address the issue of the failure and would allow avoidance of the situation. Requiring attendance at boot camp is not a procedure related to PFA failures; instead, remedial actions focus on retraining and re-evaluation of fitness, not basic training.