SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 - Whether you're a military brat who comes from a long line of soldiers or you're the first in your family to join the service, one of your first steps should be to talk to a recruiter. They can answer all your questions and help you plan your career. However, there are a number of other things you can do as well that will get you ready for a fruitful career … [Read more...]
6 Advantages Of Serving In The Army
AUGUST 30, 2021 - The U.S. Army is one of the oldest and most respected American institutions there is. If you’re trying to decide what career might be right for you, then there are few better options for people who want job security and an unmatched sense of coworker camaraderie. Of course, the work is tough. However, it comes with a long list of attractive benefits that … [Read more...]
Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
NOTE: The U.S. Army officially adopted the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the new test of record for Soldiers starting June 1, 2025. The Army Combat Fitness Test consists of six events: 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL) Standing Power Throw (SPT) Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP) Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) Leg Tuck (LTK) 2-Mile Run (2MR) The ACFT replaced the APFT … [Read more...]
OPAT Grading Standards
UPDATED OCTOBER 2021 - The Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) is a battery of four events used to assess a recruit’s capabilities to engage in physically demanding Army training. As an assessment, the OPAT measures physical capacity in the three major areas of physical readiness: upper- and lower-body power, lower-body strength, and aerobic endurance. Individuals … [Read more...]
Occupational Physical Assessment Test
MARCH 5, 2020 - The Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) is a battery of four events used to assess a recruit’s capabilities to engage in physically demanding Army training. As an assessment, the OPAT measures physical capacity in the three major areas of physical readiness: upper- and lower-body power, lower-body strength, and aerobic endurance. Recruits take four … [Read more...]