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How to Administer the Army Physical Fitness Test APFT
The Army Physical Fitness Test APFT is a tool that Commanders use to determine their unit's
level overall level of fitness and helps them develop an adequate training program for their
unit. The APFT also translates into promotion points for enlisted Soldiers that are trying to
move up the ranks. All Soldiers Officer and Enlisted must pass the APFT, those that fail to
meet the standard of 60 points in each event will flagged and will not be granted any favorable
actions such as tuition assistance for college classes, promotion and any other type of
favorable action. Commanders can order an APFT for their units at any time but they normally
do it twice a year, usually May and October.
The APFT consists of push-ups, sit-ups and a 2-mile run the events must be completed in this
order and on the same day. The Soldiers that are being tested must be allowed a minimum of
10 minutes and not more 20 minutes rest between events. All three events must be completed
within two hours. The test period is defined as the period of time that elapses from the start to
the finish of the three events
Army Physical Fitness Test results will be recorded on DA Form 705, Physical Fitness
Scorecard. One scorecard will be maintained for each Soldier. The scorecard will be kept in a
central location in the unit and will accompany the individual military personnel records jacket
at the time of permanent change of station. Units and separate offices monitor the
performance and progress of their Soldiers. Individual Soldiers are not authorized to
administer the APFT to themselves to simply satisfy record test requirements. A minimum of
four Soldiers are required to administer an APFT: an OIC or NCOIC, an event supervisor(s),
an event scorer and support personnel. Another Soldier being tested or support personnel
may act as the holder to secure the Soldier’s ankles during the sit-up event.
Any piece of clothing not prescribed as a component of the IPFU, ACU or commander
authorized civilian attire is not permitted for wear during the APFT. Neither are devices or
equipment that offer any potential for unfair advantage during testing. Unless prescribed as
part of the Soldier’s medical profile, the wearing of the following items are not authorized:
nasal strips, weight lifting gloves, back braces, elastic bandages, or braces. Electronic devices
are also not authorized (MP3 players, radios, cell phones and compact disc players). AR 670-
1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, specifies the components of the IPFU
ensemble.
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.
APFT Continued>>>
The Army Physical Fitness Test APFT is a tool that Commanders use to determine their unit's
level overall level of fitness and helps them develop an adequate training program for their
unit. The APFT also translates into promotion points for enlisted Soldiers that are trying to
move up the ranks. All Soldiers Officer and Enlisted must pass the APFT, those that fail to
meet the standard of 60 points in each event will flagged and will not be granted any favorable
actions such as tuition assistance for college classes, promotion and any other type of
favorable action. Commanders can order an APFT for their units at any time but they normally
do it twice a year, usually May and October.
The APFT consists of push-ups, sit-ups and a 2-mile run the events must be completed in this
order and on the same day. The Soldiers that are being tested must be allowed a minimum of
10 minutes and not more 20 minutes rest between events. All three events must be completed
within two hours. The test period is defined as the period of time that elapses from the start to
the finish of the three events
Army Physical Fitness Test results will be recorded on DA Form 705, Physical Fitness
Scorecard. One scorecard will be maintained for each Soldier. The scorecard will be kept in a
central location in the unit and will accompany the individual military personnel records jacket
at the time of permanent change of station. Units and separate offices monitor the
performance and progress of their Soldiers. Individual Soldiers are not authorized to
administer the APFT to themselves to simply satisfy record test requirements. A minimum of
four Soldiers are required to administer an APFT: an OIC or NCOIC, an event supervisor(s),
an event scorer and support personnel. Another Soldier being tested or support personnel
may act as the holder to secure the Soldier’s ankles during the sit-up event.
Any piece of clothing not prescribed as a component of the IPFU, ACU or commander
authorized civilian attire is not permitted for wear during the APFT. Neither are devices or
equipment that offer any potential for unfair advantage during testing. Unless prescribed as
part of the Soldier’s medical profile, the wearing of the following items are not authorized:
nasal strips, weight lifting gloves, back braces, elastic bandages, or braces. Electronic devices
are also not authorized (MP3 players, radios, cell phones and compact disc players). AR 670-
1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, specifies the components of the IPFU
ensemble.
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.
APFT Continued>>>
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