MDL and SPT Event Quiz

Which test is used to assess Soldiers' physical fitness levels in the Army?

ACFT (correct)
APFT
GNI
LP-4

What is the responsibility of ACFT graders before executing the test?

Conduct safety inspections of the equipment
Validate the necessary equipment is present and in serviceable condition (correct)
Assess Soldiers' physical fitness levels
Read the learning objective of the lesson

How are Army readiness and individual careers affected by the way ACFT results are graded?

Significantly (correct)
Moderately
Not at all
Minimally

Which event of the ACFT is completed first?

Event 1 - 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the hexagon bar in the ACFT?

To evaluate the overall power and strength of the participant (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many repetitions are required for a successful attempt in the MDL event?

Three (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four safety stops in the MDL event?

Knees, hips, back & shoulders, and balance (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where should the index finger be placed when performing the exercise from your knuckles?

Outside edge of the shoulder (B) Signup and view all the answers

What will be recorded as the raw score on the ACFT Scorecard?

The number of correct repetitions completed in two minutes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended hand position when performing the exercise?

Open palm (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which event is discussed on Slide 10?

SPT (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two faults in the SPT event?

Stepping on or beyond the start line and falling to the ground (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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) (B), 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) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which event of the SDC requires the Soldier to touch the 25 meter line with the foot and hand?

Lateral (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should a Soldier do after crossing the start line in the Carry event?

Place the kettlebells on the ground without dropping them (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of surface is NOT recommended for the Plank event?

Concrete (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum passing time for the Plank event?

Depends on gender/age (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a Soldier raises a foot or hand off the floor during the Plank event?

The test is terminated (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event assesses the aerobic and muscular endurance of Soldiers with permanent medical profiles?

5000 Meter Row (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowable time for completing the 5000 Meter Row event?

25 minutes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the short warm-up period in the 12000 Meter Bike event?

To familiarize the Soldier with the bike (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the grader during the 12000 Meter Bike event?

To observe the Soldier throughout the event (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which event is discussed on Slide 26?

1000 Meter Swim (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 2.5 Mile Walk event?

To evaluate Soldiers' endurance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of ACFT graders during the grading process?

To grade each of the five events using the rubric provided (A) Signup and view all the answers