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New Army Physical Readiness Test APRT, Army PT Test APRT

The new Army Physical Readiness Test (APRT). Posted 30 Mar 11 SEE NEW CHANGES FM 7-22
The following information comes from Appendix A, of the upcoming revision to TC 3-22.20, the APRT event
sequence is as follows:

  1. 60-yard progressive shuttle run
  2. standing long jump
  3. push-up
  4. 1.5-mile run

The order of events cannot be changed. There are no exceptions to this sequence. The following paragraphs
describe procedures for APRT administration. On test day, the OIC/NCOIC briefs Soldiers on the purpose and
administration of the test. The OIC/NCOIC explains test administration including the scorecard, scoring standards
and test sequence. In addition, the wearing of unauthorized items such as nasal strips, braces, elastic bandages,
weightlifting gloves, electronic devices (IPODs or cell phones) are addressed. Test instructions for the 60-yard
progressive shuttle run, rower, standing long jump, push-up and 1.5-mile run are read prior to conducting the
preparation drill and military movement drill 1. From the beginning of the 60-yard progressive shuttle run to the
completion of the 1.5-mile run, the total time elapsed should not exceed four hours. Upon completion of all events,
the recovery drill will be conducted.

The following instructions are READ ALOUD to all Soldiers taking the APRT “YOU ARE ABOUT TO TAKE THE ARMY PHYSICAL READINESS TEST. A TEST THAT WILL MEASURE YOUR
STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND MOBILITY. THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST WILL GIVE YOU AND YOUR
COMMANDER AN INDICATION OF YOUR STATE OF PHYSICAL READINESS AND WILL ACT AS A GUIDE IN
DETERMINING YOUR PHYSICAL READINESS TRAINING NEEDS. LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE TEST
INSTRUCTIONS AND DO THE BEST YOU CAN ON EACH OF THE EVENTS.”

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