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What is the APFT test?
The APFT is a fitness test designed to test the muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of Soldiers in the United States Army. The APFT is administered beginning at basic training and continued on throughout a Soldier’s military career.
How many age groups are there in the APFT?
There are ten age groups: before 21, 21-26, 27-31, 32-36, 37-41, 42-51, 52- 56, 57-61 and over 62. The minimum score needed to pass the APFT is 60 in each of the three events.
What are the Army APFT standards for 2021?
APFT Standards For 2021 1 Jump To A Standard 2 Army Male APFT Standards. Push-ups are one of three exercises you need to complete with APFT. 3 Army Female APFT Standards. The APFT for females also includes push-ups, sit-ups, and two-mile run. 4 FAQ – Army APFT Standards. Army APFT standards are divided by gender as well as age.
Will Basic Training get Me in shape for the APFT?
Basic Training will get you in great shape. Read more about the APFT on our “APFT – Army PT Test” page. Once you’ve completed Basic Training and you are assigned to your unit, the PT standard increases to at least 60 points per event, depending on your unit.
How many points do you need to pass the APFT?
The APFT standards require Soldiers to achieve at least 60 points per event in order to pass. What are the APFT standards for basic training? In order to graduate from basic training, you will need to receive a minimum of 50 points for each event. You can not receive a score lower than 150.
What happens if you fail an APFT in the Army?
Failure to pass two or more consecutive record APFTs can lead to separation from the Army, although this is not always the case. Soldiers who have failed an APFT are often put into a “remedial program” first, which includes additional physical training.
What is a fitness badge in the Army?
The stylized human figure emphasizes the significance of achieving personal fitness and physical ability in today’s Army. The badge is awarded to soldiers who obtain a minimum total score of 270, with a minimum score of 90 on each event, of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), and meet the weight control requirements in AR 600-9.