ACFT.

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Army Combat Fitness Test. New!

Ready for combat anyone?

"A new Army PT test is on its way. This is not a drill."

"Army officials unveiled a new gender- and age-neutral PT test on Monday, and it’s set to replace the run/sit-ups/push-ups protocol that soldiers have known and hated for the past four decades."

Army Combat Fitness Test to consist of:

* Deadlift between 120 and 420 pounds.
* Standing power throw.
* Hand-release push-ups.
* Sprint-drag-carry.
* Leg tuck
* Two-mile run.

This is a video of the Army Combat Readiness Test. The same as the ACFT? Not sure about those push-ups.

Back in my day, over fifty years ago we had the five-event physical training test. Run a mile, throw a grenade [for distance and accuracy], horizontal ladder [monkey bars], run-dodge-jump, and low-crawl.

Measures of strength, endurance and agility as probably a good measure of physical ability for the soldier whatever his specialty.

I AM SOMEWHAT CONFUSED ABOUT ALL THIS TOO! THIS TEST WILL BE FOR ALL SOLDIERS OR JUST THOSE THAT ARE COMBAT ARMS? I AM NOT SURE.

The single best way to evaluate the health and strength of a soldier is the standing long-jump? Strong legs equates to strong health and fitness? The single best and easiest way to condition a soldier for combat weight-loaded marching?

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