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Which of the following is NOT a reason why the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) was developed?
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)?
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)?
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?
When did the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) become the US Army's fitness test of record?
What is one of the main goals of the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)?
What is one of the main goals of the United States Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)?
Which branch of the United States Armed Forces is the oldest and most senior in order of precedence?
Which branch of the United States Armed Forces is the oldest and most senior in order of precedence?
When was the United States Army formed?
When was the United States Army formed?
What is the United States Army considered to be a continuation of?
What is the United States Army considered to be a continuation of?
Which department does the United States Army belong to?
Which department does the United States Army belong to?
How many military departments are there in the Department of Defense?
How many military departments are there in the Department of Defense?
Which small arms designer is credited with designing the SKS?
Which small arms designer is credited with designing the SKS?
When was the SKS first produced?
When was the SKS first produced?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of the SKS?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of the SKS?
Why was the SKS rendered obsolete in the Soviet Armed Forces?
Why was the SKS rendered obsolete in the Soviet Armed Forces?
Where was the SKS manufactured in the Soviet Union?
Where was the SKS manufactured in the Soviet Union?
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!
