How long must CFLs maintain original PFA and FEP documentation?

CFLs are required to maintain original Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) and Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) documentation for a period of 5 years. This requirement ensures that there is an adequate record for compliance, review, and accountability concerning a service member's fitness progress and any related administrative actions. Retaining these documents for 5 years allows the command to effectively track an individual's fitness journey and provides a basis for performance evaluations, assessments, or investigations if needed later.

Maintaining longer than 5 years would not align with standard record-keeping practices stipulated by Navy regulations. Therefore, the requirement to keep documentation for this specific timeframe is designed to balance the need for accountability with practical considerations regarding record storage and management within the command structure.