The Army Physical Fitness test served us for 40 years, and through our improved understanding of exercise science and physical training, we transition to the Army Combat Fitness Test. The SDC is a test of strength, endurance, and anaerobic capacity, which are needed to accomplish high intensity combat tasks that last from a few seconds to several minutes. It is similar to shuttle-type training exercises that have been part of Army doctrine for several decades.60 and 100 point scores: 3:00 and 1:33 minutes Like the APFT, the ACFT uniform is the Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU).60 and 100 point scores: 10 and 60 repetitions Soldiers execute a myriad of complex movements as part of warfighter tasks. The average testing time per Soldier is about 50 minutes. Out-and-back or lap track courses are authorized.
On the command ‘g… The HR Push-up has great functional application to many warfighter tasks like getting up quickly for a three-to-five second rush, holding off combatants and moving obstacles out of the way. For soldiers who have a medical or physical condition which prevents them from being able to successfully participate in the two mile run, alternate aerobic events are authorized. Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, the ACFT is the Army's only physical fitness test of record. Additionally, during the first 90 days of ACFT implementation in Basic Combat Training (BCT), there has been a decrease in lower body musculoskeletal injuries due to increased training for the ACFT. Active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve are developing unique solutions to training for the ACFT, using FM 7-22 as a guide, and adapting to their individual situations and resources.Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, the ACFT is the Army's only physical fitness test of record. Prior to the start of each event, the standard is read aloud, followed by a demonstration in which an individual demonstrates both the correct exercise and any disqualifying behaviors which would make the exercise incorrect. The time standard for the row, stationary bike and swim is 25 minutes and 21 minutes for the run.ACFT 2.0: New changes sparked by COVID-19Soldiers will have two record attempts on the Standing Power Throw. Soldiers may temporarily utilize the “plank” exercise in lieu of the Leg-Tuck to assist in transitioning to the full test.If a Soldier faults on the first record throw, they will receive a raw score of 0.0 meters. If the Soldier successfully completes three continuous repetitions on the first attempt, he or she may elect an additional attempt at a higher weight. Policy recommendations will be reviewed by administrative experts, medical experts, fitness experts, senior Army Commanders/Command Sergeants Major, and Army Senior Leaders. The Army will no longer conduct the APFT. The LTK assesses the strength of the Soldiers grip, arm, shoulder and trunk muscles. ACFT equipment is not required for training, and the Army has released an ACFT training guide with exercises to help Soldiers successfully prepare for the test anytime, anywhere. The soldier's overall score is the sum of the points from the three events.
When directed by the grader, the Soldier in lane two executes first record attempt. The start and finish line will be near the same location as the test site for the other five test events. The ACFT Training Guide recommends sprint intervals (30:60 seconds, 60:120 seconds), release run, hill repeats and 10 sprint intervals (60:120 seconds). BCT/AIT Soldiers continue to improve their performance over time, with most Soldiers, regardless of gender, achieving passing scores on each event of the ACFT.