ACFT Flashcards

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How many tests to include alternate aerobic event make up the ACFT?

3 repetition maximum deadlift, Standing Power Throw, Hand Release Pushup, Sprint Drag Carry, Leg Tuck, 2 mile run, 5000 meter row, 1000 meter swim, 2500 meter bike

What is the intent of the ACFT?

To accurately reflect Soldier combat performance capability linked to Warrior Tasks and Battle Drill and Common Soldier Tasks.

Each test will have how many positions facilitating the test?

1 OIC or NCOIC, 1 Grader for every 4 Soldiers

How many Soldiers are required to administer the ACFT for one Soldier?

3 (1 OIC/NCOIC and 2 graders) Signup and view all the answers

Can the OIC/NCOIC serve as a grader?

True Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the OIC/NCOIC?

Administration and conduct of the test, procurement of necessary equipment and supplies, arrangement and layout of test area, training of event graders, ensuring tests are administered IAW doctrine. Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the grader?

Receiving training, administering test events, ensuring equipment is on hand, scoring to standard, controlling adjacent lanes, confirming measures, and recording scores. Signup and view all the answers

Is medical support required during the administration of the ACFT?

False Signup and view all the answers

What support elements are required during the ACFT?

Depends on local policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of 'lanes' per ACFT?

16 Signup and view all the answers

A 16 lane ACFT site will provide the capacity to test how many Soldiers?

64 (4 per lane) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of time an ACFT must be conducted in order to be valid?

90 minutes or less Signup and view all the answers

When tests are indoors, what is the only authorized type of surface to conduct the test on?

Turf Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions of the test area?

30m x 50m, 16 lanes, 25m x 3m Signup and view all the answers

According to IOC 2019, what must all test sites have?

A test area measuring 30m x 50m, briefing area, area for preparation and recovery drills, and a soft flat area for events. Signup and view all the answers

What are the conditions that qualify the 2 mile run event?

Indoor or outdoor, free of significant hazards, generally flat, measured course with solid surface. Signup and view all the answers

How much must the standardized hex bar weigh?

60 lbs Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is needed to facilitate one lane of the 3RM deadlift event?

1 hexagon bar weighing 60 lbs, 2 barbell collars, bumper plates Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is needed to facilitate one lane of the standing power throw?

1 10lb medicine ball, 1 25m measuring tape, 1 measuring stick, 12 field cones, 1 hand towel Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is needed to facilitate one lane of the hand release pushup?

1 stopwatch Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is needed to facilitate one lane of the sprint drag carry?

1 nylon sled and pull strap, 2 45 lb bumper plates, 2 40 lb kettlebells Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is needed to facilitate one lane of the leg tuck?

1 pullup bar or climbing pod Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ACFT Overview

The ACFT includes alternative aerobic events: 2-mile run, 5000-meter row, 1000-meter swim, or 2500-meter bike.
Main tests include: Maximum Deadlift (MDL), Standing Power Throw, Hand Release Pushups, Sprint Drag Carry, Leg Tuck.

Intent of ACFT

Designed to reflect Soldier combat performance capabilities linked to Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills.
Tests focus on fatigue management, concentration, and sustaining lethality.

Test Administration

Each test station requires one Officer in Charge (OIC) or Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) and one grader for every four Soldiers.
A single Soldier's test requires three personnel: 1 OIC/NCOIC and 2 graders.
OIC/NCOIC may serve as a grader if there's only one other grader present.

Responsibilities

OIC/NCOIC Duties:
- Overall test administration and conduct.
- Ensure equipment and supplies are procured and set up.
- Train graders and support personnel.
- Maintain adherence to doctrinal standards and report results.
Grader Duties:
- Training received from OIC/NCOIC.
- Administration of test events and ensuring lane readiness.
- Scoring adherence and safety management during events.
- Record scores and resolve discrepancies.

Medical and Support Requirements

Medical support during ACFT is not required; depends on local policy.
Additional support elements are determined by local policy.

Lane Capacity and Test Duration

Maximum of 16 lanes can be utilized in an ACFT site.
A 16-lane site can test up to 64 Soldiers (4 per lane).
The entire ACFT must be conducted within 90 minutes, including preparation.

Test Area Specifications

Indoor surfaces must be turf.
Test area must measure 30m x 50m, divided into 16 lanes (each 25m x 3m).
Sites must have briefing areas, preparation areas, and soft flat areas for field events.

Running Event Conditions

2-mile run can occur indoors or outdoors, must be a measured course with minimal hazards.
The route should not exceed a 3% uphill grade and start/finish at the same altitude.

Equipment Requirements

Maximum standardized hex bar weight: 60 lbs.
Equipment for Specific Events:
- 3RM Deadlift: Hex bar, barbell collars, bumper plates.
- Standing Power Throw: 10 lb medicine ball, measuring tape, cones.
- Hand Release Pushups: Stopwatch.
- Sprint Drag Carry: Nylon sled, bumper plates, kettlebells.
- Leg Tuck: Pullup bar or climbing pod.

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Test your knowledge about the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) with these flashcards. Learn about the various components of the test, including aerobic events and their purpose in evaluating Soldier performance. Challenge yourself and prepare effectively for the ACFT.