True or False: A Sailor checking on-board after the 10 week notification is exempt from participating in the next cycle PFA.

A Sailor checking on board after the 10-week notification period is not automatically exempt from participating in the next cycle Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA). The rules governing PFA participation stipulate that all Sailors must participate regardless of when they report aboard, unless they have specific exemptions, such as medical waivers or other documented conditions that meet the criteria for exemption.

The 10-week notification period serves as a guideline for preparing for the upcoming PFA, but new arrivals are expected to assimilate into the command's fitness culture and participate in required assessments to ensure overall readiness and health within the Navy. This policy emphasizes the importance of continuous evaluation of fitness levels across all personnel, maintaining standards and promoting accountability. Thus, the correct understanding is that participation is mandatory, affirming the assertion that the Sailor is not exempt.