How to prepare for the Army Combat Fitness Test Beginning October 2020, the #USArmy will transition from the Army Physical Fitness Test to the new Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT. This is the first update to the official test of record in more than 35 years. What does this mean for you? You must start preparing now. Video by Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Runser, Indiana National Guard | U.S. Army

The Army Combat Fitness Test, #ACFT, is a six-event test that assesses an individual Soldier's physical readiness. Trainees going through Basic Combat Training, #BCT, are tested three times prior to graduating to ensure they're physically capable of exceeding the U.S. Army standard before arriving at their first duty station. To learn more about the ACFT check out: www.army.mil/ACFT/ | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training

new Army fitness test AFT begins‼️ What’s changing? 1. New name, new focus: The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaces the ACFT — emphasizing age and gender-neutral standards for Combat MOSs! 2. MOS-Tailored Standards: Combat MOS Soldiers: Must meet stricter, standardized AFT scores based on job demands. Non-Combat MOS Soldiers: Standards adjusted to reflect different mission requirements. 3. Test Format (5 vs 6 events): No major overhaul in events (Deadlift, Sprint-Drag-Carry, etc.), except removal o

Training for the Army Combat Fitness Test can be done using items from around the house. Watch as MAJ Tim McDonald shares his home workout tips, and learn more about Army fitness at https://go.usa.gov/xdQxp. | GoArmy