The Army ACFT Explained in 60 Seconds
It’s a whole lot more than push-ups, sit-ups, and a 2-mile run.
The Army’s original PFT (physical fitness test) consisted of push-ups & situps for 2 minutes and a 2-mile run at the end.
Striving for the most points was always my goal and I even achieved a perfect 300 score with 71 push ups, 79 situps, and a 12:50 2 mile.
The Army’s updated fitness test is the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test). It’s a three-event physical performance test used to assess endurance. It measures your physical strengths, abilities, and cardio-respiratory fitness.
The new fitness test is more demanding and requires more coordination, strength, power, stability, and agility. Let’s go in-depth of all six events.
1. Three Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)
Deadlift the maximum weight possible three times.
The MDL assesses the Muscular Strength component of fitness by measuring a Soldier’s lower body, grip and core muscular strength.
