When will the ACFT be implemented for most/ all ROTC battalions?

As of October 1st the APFT no longer exists in my program and we will only be taking the ACFT
 
+1 to @aray1999sep

Currently my battalion is doing a modified version of the ACFT until we have all the equipment or something...? I'm not sure lol.

Currently the ACFT is: 10 hand release pushups, 2 minute plank, and a run in under 21 minutes.

Yes, I'm serious.
 
Jarhead713 said:
+1 to @aray1999sep

Currently my battalion is doing a modified version of the ACFT until we have all the equipment or something...? I'm not sure lol.

Currently the ACFT is: 10 hand release pushups, 2 minute plank, and a run in under 21 minutes.

Yes, I'm serious.
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In that case, by all means, do the run with the cigarette in your mouth. Brings the movie, “Stripes” to mind.
 
Throwing this out there, but ACFT standards vary based on MOS. A lot of places, not just ROTC, are doing a modified version of the ACFT based on COVID restrictions and equipment limitations that limits the test to solely hand release push ups, leg tucks, and a two mile run. The leg tucks can be substituted for a two minute plank for the next fiscal year as part of the transition to people getting used to doing leg tucks; it was the most failed event across the force the past year during pilot testing. The run has been modified in distances if going to different schools (i.e. Sapper school currently runs a hand release push up, leg tuck, 3 mile run as their test).

As alluded to by Jarhead, the minimum standards right now aren't exactly impressive. I wouldn't be surprised if they continue to be modified as the Army gets used to this test, although the test was designed to be taken as a set of six events, not the minimum three as discussed above. Running after a max deadlift and then sprint drag carry events sucks if you haven't trained for it.

Standards for the three categories above [hand release push ups / leg tucks / 2 mile run]
Moderate: 10 / 1 / 21:00
Significant: 20 / 3 / 19:00
Heavy standards: 30 / 5 / 18:00
 
Casey said:
Throwing this out there, but ACFT standards vary based on MOS. A lot of places, not just ROTC, are doing a modified version of the ACFT based on COVID restrictions and equipment limitations that limits the test to solely hand release push ups, leg tucks, and a two mile run. The leg tucks can be substituted for a two minute plank for the next fiscal year as part of the transition to people getting used to doing leg tucks; it was the most failed event across the force the past year during pilot testing. The run has been modified in distances if going to different schools (i.e. Sapper school currently runs a hand release push up, leg tuck, 3 mile run as their test).

As alluded to by Jarhead, the minimum standards right now aren't exactly impressive. I wouldn't be surprised if they continue to be modified as the Army gets used to this test, although the test was designed to be taken as a set of six events, not the minimum three as discussed above. Running after a max deadlift and then sprint drag carry events sucks if you haven't trained for it.

Standards for the three categories above [hand release push ups / leg tucks / 2 mile run]
Moderate: 10 / 1 / 21:00
Significant: 20 / 3 / 19:00
Heavy standards: 30 / 5 / 18:00
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Surprising that the leg tucks were the most failed. I would think getting in the rep range of 1-5 is very easy for most.
 
Cadet35 said:
Surprising that the leg tucks were the most failed. I would think getting in the rep range of 1-5 is very easy for most.
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If someone can’t do a strict pull up (no kipping), a leg tuck is probably going to be difficult for that person. It really does end up being an upper body strength exercise more than a core exercise, especially as it’s done after the push ups and other exercises involving upper body endurance. A huge part of this test is figuring out how to pace yourself through the events. Not going for your absolute max in something (ie deadlift or sprint drag carry) can result in huge dividends in later events.

I’m ambivalent towards the new test. I think it’s a better snapshot of overall fitness for the command of their formation but the amount of time, organization required to run the test, and equipment requirements are huge cons in my mind.
 
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