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Category: ACFT, Army Combat Fitness Test

Army introduces new fitness test for 2025
June 6, 2025 — The U.S. Army officially adopted the Army Fitness Test as the new test of record for Soldiers on June 1, 2025. The change replaces the Army Combat Fitness Test and introduces updated scoring standards that emphasize readiness and combat effectiveness... MORE

63rd Readiness Division completes ACFT during annual training

Army establishes new fitness test of record to strengthen readiness and lethality
April 22, 2025 — The U.S. Army announced today the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test... MORE

Army Body Composition Program
June 16, 2023 — The Army has published a new tape test policy based on findings and recommendations from its recent Comprehensive Body Composition Study... MORE

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Adapt and overcome: Joint Task Force MED tackles ACFT
February 23, 2023 — Over the last couple years, the U.S. Army has been trying to adjust the way they test their Soldiers’ physical readiness and make it more realistic to the physical demands required in a combat situation. After completing a three-year independent study conducted by the RAND corporation, the Army is now implementing an updated test called the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). The updated, test requires Soldiers to perform six event orientated tasks to include: deadlift, power throw, hand-release push-ups, sprint/drag/carry, plank and two-mile run... MORE

84th Training Command Soldiers conduct readiness activities
August 16, 2021 — Soldiers assigned to the 84th U.S. Army Reserve Training Command conducted readiness activities Aug. 6-8 at Fort Knox despite COVID-related challenges... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Sheree Dillon, left, a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier assigned to the 84th Training Command based out of Fort Knox, Kentucky, issues Master Sgt. Alma Curiel a rifle during weapons qualification at Camby Hill Range here, Aug. 7, 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Osvaldo P. Sanchez)

U.S. Army Reserve Legal Command Soldiers conduct Army Combat Fitness Test
May 17, 2021 — Soldiers serving in the United States Army Reserve conducted the Army Combat Fitness to gain an understanding of the test’s challenges and perspective on their physical fitness... MORE

Functional Training and Nutrition class held in Wichita
April 27, 2021 — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers of the 647th Regional Support Group (RSG), 416th Theater Engineer Command, participated in a Functional Training and Nutrition class during their battle assembly April 16, 2021, at the Lanny J. Wallace Army Reserve Center in Wichita, Kan. The class instructed by career counselor and fitness instructor Sgt. 1st Class Christina Ison was offered to teach Soldiers how to train safely and effectively for the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and provided several nutrition tips. It was launched at the Fitness Center at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita... MORE

FAQs: COVID-19 impact to the U.S. Army Reserve
December 22, 2020 — These questions have been submitted by Soldiers to various U.S. Army Reserve social media websites. Here, Soldiers may find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions... MORE

No gym needed to improve fitness
June 26, 2020 — Maintaining physical fitness is an individual requirement for every service member. Training the body to be prepared for the rigors of combat takes dedication, motivation, and a fitness training plan that pushes your body to be tougher, faster and develop greater endurance. Traditionally, having access to gyms and company organized physical training helped Soldiers meet these goals by providing weights, cardio equipment, and workout programs... MORE

ACFT app rolls out to help Soldiers get fit, protect their data
January 30, 2020 — The Army recently updated its physical readiness training -- or PRT -- mobile app to give Soldiers a leg up on the new Army Combat Fitness Test, as it continues to safeguard users' personal information on the go... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Command conducts ACFT familiarization

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