Time out.
1st off I was never a parent that knew the points for each aspect of the PFA.
Now, you are saying it is 2.5 points for running, correct?
That to me says he can make up the points with the other areas. You have 7.5 that does not deal with running, max them which would make up the 2.5, right? Doing math here, and until you say I am wrong, he is not maxing in other areas. Again, I bow to you for knowledge regarding the pt system. This was not an issue for us when we went through the process. Not because of his physical ability, but because we were deaf, dumb and blind. DS is a C400 and today is the 1st I knew about the scoring method for the PFT, until now it was you got a XX OKAY...move on!
FYI, if he wants UPT with AFROTC he will need to bump it up to 97/98 to feel comfortable...key word, comfortable.
I have 2 boys, 1 has a runner's build(ROTC), and never runs, but can max it even if threw his butt out of bed at 5 in the morning for a 5:15 show. The other is a FB player and can run every day, and does 1 1/2 miles for practice 5 times a week, but will never max. However, DS 2 can leave DS 1 in the dust regarding endurance and su/pu's. Body frame is an issue.
Utilize his strengths to increase his score.
I am not going to the other issues because I believe you think I am attacking. I am not. I wish you and your child every dream. It is not personal. It is all about the fact that for 16 it will become even more competitive than 15. Every aspect will matter.
Best wishes, hopes, dreams and good luck