29 Questions
Which test is used to assess Soldiers' physical fitness levels in the Army?
ACFT
What is the responsibility of ACFT graders before executing the test?
Validate the necessary equipment is present and in serviceable condition
How are Army readiness and individual careers affected by the way ACFT results are graded?
Significantly
Which event of the ACFT is completed first?
Event 1 - 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)
What is the purpose of the hexagon bar in the ACFT?
To evaluate the overall power and strength of the participant
How many repetitions are required for a successful attempt in the MDL event?
Three
What are the four safety stops in the MDL event?
Knees, hips, back & shoulders, and balance
Where should the index finger be placed when performing the exercise from your knuckles?
Outside edge of the shoulder
What will be recorded as the raw score on the ACFT Scorecard?
The number of correct repetitions completed in two minutes
What is the recommended hand position when performing the exercise?
Open palm
Which event is discussed on Slide 10?
SPT
What are the two faults in the SPT event?
Stepping on or beyond the start line and falling to the ground
What is the fourth movement in the Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP) event?
Making an immediate movement to place the hands back on the ground to return to the starting position
What are the five event terminations in the HRP event?
Deviate from straight body alignment while in Front Leaning Rest, lifts foot or hand from the ground, places knee on the ground, fails to make continuous effort, and repeats Movement 3 (the Hand Release)
Which event of the SDC requires the Soldier to touch the 25 meter line with the foot and hand?
Lateral
What happens if a Soldier fails to touch the 25 meter line with the hand and foot in the Sprint event?
The grader will call them back to do so
What should a Soldier do after crossing the start line in the Carry event?
Place the kettlebells on the ground without dropping them
During the Sprint event, what happens if the Soldier fails to touch the 25 meter line with the hand and foot?
The grader will call the Soldier back to do so
What type of surface is NOT recommended for the Plank event?
Concrete
What is the minimum passing time for the Plank event?
Depends on gender/age
What happens if a Soldier raises a foot or hand off the floor during the Plank event?
The test is terminated
Which event assesses the aerobic and muscular endurance of Soldiers with permanent medical profiles?
5000 Meter Row
What is the maximum allowable time for completing the 5000 Meter Row event?
25 minutes
What is the purpose of the short warm-up period in the 12000 Meter Bike event?
To familiarize the Soldier with the bike
What is the responsibility of the grader during the 12000 Meter Bike event?
To observe the Soldier throughout the event
Which event is discussed on Slide 26?
1000 Meter Swim
What is the role of the OIC/NCOIC during the 1000 Meter Swim event?
They observe the Soldiers and ensure they touch the wall at every turn.
What is the purpose of the 2.5 Mile Walk event?
To evaluate Soldiers' endurance
What is the responsibility of ACFT graders during the grading process?
To grade each of the five events using the rubric provided
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