The APFT push-up instructions refer to the specific guidelines and procedures you must follow when performing the push-up event during the Army Physical Fitness Test. Objectives The OIC, the NCOIC, or the event supervisor must read the following before beginning the push-up event: APFT Push-Up Instructions Starting Position: Guidelines for getting into the position include the following: …
The APFT push-up event measures a soldier’s upper body strength and endurance. It’s one of the three events in the Army’s APFT, including sit-ups and a two-mile run. APFT Push-Up Standards and Scoring The APFT scores on a scale from 0 to 100, with a minimum of 60 points required in each event to pass for active-duty …
The APFT sit-up event is one component of the United States Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT); it measures a soldier’s physical strength and endurance. The Army uses the APFT to measure the physical fitness of its soldiers; the Army ACFT has since replaced it. Purpose APFT Sit-Up Standards and Scoring The APFT scores on a scale from 0 …
The APFT 2-mile run is one of the three events that used to make up the US Army Physical Fitness Test. APFT Run Standards and Scoring The APFT scores on a scale from 0 to 100, with a minimum of 60 points required in each event to pass for active-duty soldiers. The minimum score required …
The APFT Alternate Aerobic Events are designed to assess the cardiorespiratory and muscular endurance of soldiers who, due to permanent medical profiles or long-term temporary profiles, are unable to perform the standard 2-mile run. List of Alternate Aerobic Events: Scoring: The required scores for these alternate aerobic events can be referred to in Table A-1: …
6.2-MILE BICYCLE TEST The 6.2-mile bicycle test measures cardio respiratory (aerobic) and leg muscle endurance. Administrative and support requirements for this event are listed below. EQUIPMENT The event supervisor requires two stopwatches (the timer and back-up timer each require a watch) and FM 7-22, Appendix A. One-speed or multispeed bicycles are authorized for use. If …
APFT ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISION The success of any physical fitness testing program depends on obtaining valid and accurate test results; therefore, the APFT must be administered properly to accurately evaluate individual Soldier and unit physical fitness. Supervision of the APFT is necessary to ensure the objectives of the physical fitness program are met. Proper supervision provides …
APFT FAILURES Soldiers who fail to achieve the minimum passing score for their age and gender on any event are considered test failures. If a Soldier is ill or becomes injured during the APFT and fails to achieve the minimum passing score for their age and gender on any event, he is considered a test …
The OIC, the NCOIC, or the event supervisor will read all three event instructions prior to the start of the test. Specific 2-mile run route instructions can be addressed at the 2-mile run event test site.
APFT TIMER AND BACK-UP TIMER The timer begins each push-up or sit-up event with the command, “GET SET.” On the command, “GO,” time starts on both the timer’s and back-up timer’s watches. The timer indicates time remaining at one minute (with the command, “ONE MINUTE REMAINING”), 30 seconds (with the command, “30 SECONDS REMAINING”), and …