By Jay Field The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District joined the U.S. Army's Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion to celebrate the grand opening of its newest recruiting station, June 20th. Nearly two dozen future Soldiers stood in formation as their families, friends, local dignitaries and veterans looked on. It was as much about these future Soldiers as it was … [Read more...]
Army Physical Fitness Test – Scoring
Scoring: Soldiers who score 270 or above on the APFT, with a minimum score of 90 in each event, are awarded the Physical Fitness Badge, which can be worn on the physical training uniform. The APFT score also converts to promotion points which are used to in part to determine the eligibility of soldiers for promotion to a higher rank. The score ranges from 0 – 100 … [Read more...]
Army Physical Fitness Test – Two Mile Run
The Two-Mile Run: This event tests your aerobic fitness and the endurance of the leg muscles. Your test is the ability to complete the 2-mile run in the shortest time possible. You may not come in any physical contact with another runner. Walking is permitted, but strongly discouraged. Remember, the quicker you finish, the higher your score. You will be given a number that … [Read more...]
Army Physical Fitness Test – Push Ups
https://youtu.be/MFazkmcSylc The Push Up: Push-ups measure the endurance of the chest, shoulder, and triceps muscles. You will have 2 minutes in which to do as many push-ups as you can. If they are done incorrectly, as deemed by the instructor, your push-up will not count. In order to do them efficiently, with no penalties, here are some key points to remember: Keep your … [Read more...]
Army Physical Fitness Test – APFT
The Army Physical Fitness Test has been replaced with the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). It better connects fitness with combat readiness for all Soldiers. The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is designed to test the muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of soldiers in the Army. The APFT is a three-event test consisting of push-ups, … [Read more...]