All About the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
Are you considering joining and serving in the army? Do you have what it takes to be a soldier? Are you preparing for the test but not sure what series of tests you will go through? This article will walk you through everything you need to know about the test to prepare if you are an aspiring soldier. Or maybe you are someone who is interested in CrossFit style workouts. This is also for you. But before that, this article will also tell you what kind of fitness test was used before and why it was changed. ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (APFT) – The Old School Way The three-event APFT gave scores to soldiers on a sliding scale based on age and gender. This test started in the ’80s and lasted until early 2020. Older service members weren’t obligated to meet identical standards of younger troops, and women were given scores on separate criteria. The APFT consists of push-ups, sit-ups, […]