As a former PTL let me just say, it's easier said than done. I always told myself that I wouldn't be a PTL nazis when it came to testing people. That I wouldn't take the little bit of power the AF gave me to screw others over. As long as it wasn't blatant you where cheating on your pushups or sit-ups, I'd probably let you skate by. Some knew exactly what they needed on the waist measurement in order to be able to continue on. They'd look at you, gleaming in your eye, hoping like hell you'd just throw them a bone.
Worst of all was having to test someone within your own chain of command. That type of person you knew was just going to suck when it was their turn (sts). That same person who was pleasant to work with and everyone liked. The same person that...
was in charge of your shift or crew
was in charge of making the duty schedule
would let you leave to go get some chow, or run an errand when they didn't have too
would let you leave early or come in late when there was extra manning for the day
could make your duty day a living hell/or enjoyable one on a daily basis
....that's when you think a bit differently. Sure I realized it went against every core value. But when their waiting on a PT test to closeout an EPR/OPR, and knowing that if you don’t help them out, they won’t get to test/pin/sew on rank, and you gota work with that person everyday (that already outranks you)....f*ck, that. I always like to keep in mind a very graceful, heartfelt saying...."don’t shit where you sleep". I'm not saying it's right and I knew where to draw the line.
Base upon this, I think PTLs shouldn't test those working on their same crew/shift/shop/workplace...notice I didnt say squadron.
Flame on...