As part of the army ROTC program, you must be able to prove on a continuous basis that you are physically qualified. the army combat fitness test (ACFT) is designed to test your overall phyiscal fitness and categorized in six different events.
Event 1: The maximum dead lift (MDL) assesses the muscular strength component of fitness by measuring a soldier’s lower body, grip and core muscular strength. it requires well-conditioned back and leg muscles and helps soldiers to avoid hip, knee and lower back injuries. flexibility and balance are secondary components of fitness assessed by the mdl.
Event 2: The standing power throw (SPT) assesses the power component of fitness by measuring a soldier’s ability to generate quick, explosive movements with their upper and lower body. secondary components of fitness assessed by the spt include balance, coordination and flexibility.
Event 3: The hand release pushup (HRP) assesses the muscular endurance component of fitness by measuring a soldier’s upper body endurance. the hrp is a strong driver for upper body and core strength training. flexibility is a secondary component of fitness assessed by the hrp.
Event 4: The sprint drag carry (SDC) assesses the muscular endurance, muscular strength, anaerobic power and anaerobic endurance components of fitness by measuring a soldier’s ability to sustain moderate to high intensity muscular work over a short duration. secondary components of fitness assessed by the sdc include balance, coordination, agility, flexibility and reaction time.
Event 5: The plank (PLK) assesses the muscular endurance component of fitness by measuring a soldier’s core strength and endurance. balance is a secondary component of fitness assessed by the plk.
Event 6: The 2 mile run (2MR) assesses the aerobic endurance component of fitness. higher aerobic endurance allows a soldier to work for long periods of time and to recover more quickly when executing repetitive physical tasks.
Maximum Allowable Body Fat Standards
Male (% Body Fat): 20%
Female (% Body Fat): 30%
Male (% Body Fat): 22%
Female (% Body Fat): 32%
Male (% Body Fat): 24%
Female (% Body Fat): 34%