Are You Fit for the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) was developed?

  • To measure combat-readiness (correct)
  • To better reflect the stresses of a combat environment
  • To address the poor physical fitness of recruits
  • To reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries for service members
  • What is the minimum passing score for each event in the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)?

  • 60 points (correct)
  • 80 points
  • 70 points
  • 50 points
  • What is the maximum score that can be achieved in the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)?

  • 500
  • 800
  • 600 (correct)
  • 700
  • When did the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) become the US Army's fitness test of record?

    <p>October 2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main goals of the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)?

    <p>To reduce musculoskeletal injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of the United States Armed Forces is the oldest and most senior in order of precedence?

    <p>United States Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the United States Army formed?

    <p>14 June 1775</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the United States Army considered to be a continuation of?

    <p>Continental Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department does the United States Army belong to?

    <p>Department of the Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many military departments are there in the Department of Defense?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which small arms designer is credited with designing the SKS?

    <p>Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the SKS first produced?

    <p>1945</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing characteristic of the SKS?

    <p>Permanently attached folding bayonet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the SKS rendered obsolete in the Soviet Armed Forces?

    <p>Introduction of the AK-47</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the SKS manufactured in the Soviet Union?

    <p>Tula Arsenal and Izhevsk Arsenal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)

    • Developed to better prepare soldiers for combat tasks
    • Minimum passing score for each event is 360 points
    • Maximum score that can be achieved is 600 points
    • Became the US Army's fitness test of record in 2020
    • One of the main goals is to better prepare soldiers for combat tasks and reduce injuries

    United States Army

    • Oldest and most senior branch in order of precedence
    • Formed on June 3, 1784
    • Considered a continuation of the Continental Army
    • Belongs to the Department of the Army
    • Department of Defense has three military departments: Army, Navy, and Air Force

    SKS

    • Designed by Sergei Simonov
    • First produced in 1945
    • Distinguishing characteristic: carbine rifle with integrated folding bayonet
    • Rendered obsolete in Soviet Armed Forces due to introduction of AK-47
    • Manufactured in Tula, Soviet Union

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    Test your knowledge of the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) with this quiz! Learn about the six events and the scoring system while exploring the importance of physical fitness in a combat environment. Challenge yourself and see if you have what it takes to excel in the ACFT!

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