Army Combat Fitness Test Standards

The ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) is a fitness assessment used by the United States Army to measure the physical readiness of soldiers.

ACFT, which stands for Army Combat Fitness Test, is the new physical fitness test for the army. This physical fitness test replaces the APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test). ACFT is designed to assess your fitness and readiness for combat.

The ACFT tests soldiers’ physical fitness and assesses their ability to perform tasks commonly required in combat situations. The test includes six events, each measuring different aspects, muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular and respiratory fitness.

Acft takes into consideration the age and gender of the soldiers to evaluate their physical fitness. Al

ACFT consists of the following steps to help soldiers prepare for combat:

1. Preparation: The soldiers should go through the ACFT guide and be familiar with the test standards and events before starting the process.
2. ACFT Equipment: The ACFT Standard test uses various equipment; these should be available before the start of the fitness test. Below are some of the required equipment;
   • 2-inch by 4-inch by 8-foot Beams
   • 20-pound Medicine Ball
   • Pull-up Bar
   • 35-pound Kettlebell,
   • Adjustable Weight Dumbbells
3. Warming Up – This is essential, proper warm up prevent injury and improve your performance in the test
4. Testing Process – For the acft standard test, you are required to complete six events with rest periods between each event:
   • Three core strength:
     • 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift
     • Standing Power Throw
     • Hand-Release Push-Up
   • Two aerobic activities
     • Sprint-Drag-Carry
     • Leg Tuck
   • One anaerobic event
     • 2-Mile Run