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All soldiers in the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve must take the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) regardless of their age. The APFT is a three-event physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory (CR) fitness.
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Although it is not the heart of the Army’s physical fitness...
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programs must do more for our soldiers than just get them ready for the semiannual Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT’). FM 21 -20 is directed at leaders who plan and conduct physical...
Although it is not the heart of the Army’s physical fitness program, the APFT is the primary instrument for evaluating the fitness level of each soldier. It is structured to assess the muscular endurance of specific muscle groups and the functional capacity of the CR system.
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Purpose: The APFT ensures that soldiers maintain a baseline of physical fitness, which is crucial for operational readiness and mission success. Components: The test comprises three events: push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed 2-mile run. Frequency: Soldiers must take the APFT twice a year.
to all soldiers taking the APFT: “You are about to take the Army Physical Fitness Test, a test that will measure your muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness. The results of this test will give you and your commanders an indication of your state of fitness and will act as a guide in determining your physical training needs.
The goal of the Army’s physical fitness program is to improve each soldier’s physical ability so he can survive and win on the battlefield. Physical fitness includes all aspects of physical performance, not just performance on the APFT.
