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The Proposed Army Physical Readiness Test (APRT)
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Agenda

• The Current APFT
• The New APRT
• APRT Administration
• Individual APRT Events
• Misc Questions

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Current Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)

• Push-Ups (2 Minutes)
• Sit-Ups (2 Minutes)
• 2 Mile Run

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Current APFT

• The intent of the current three event APFT is to
  provide an assessment of the physical fitness
  training program.
• It was designed to ensure a base level of
  physical fitness essential for every soldier in
  the Army, regardless of MOS or duty assignment.
• One of the advantages of the current APFT is
  that it is easy to administer. Unfortunately, it
  has formed the foundation of many unit and/or
  individual training programs.

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Current APFT

• APFT Performance does not relate to a soldiers
  ability to perform his job or to a units
  readiness to perform their mission.
• Unit programs then must be designed to raise the
  level of conditioning to meet or exceed
  mission-related physical performance
  requirements.
• Commanders must conduct physical readiness
  programs that enhance soldiers' ability to
  complete critical soldier or leader tasks that
  support the unit's METL, not just raise the unit
  APFT average. Preparation for the APFT is of
  secondary importance.

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Army Physical Readiness Test (APRT)

• The PROPOSED APRT will allow commanders to
  assess the physical capabilities of their
  soldiers.
• Multiple assessments (events) are required since
  a broad range of physical attributes are
  necessary for optimal soldier performance.
• Valid assessments must challenge soldier
  strength, endurance, and mobility.
• To further strengthen validity the assessments
  must either predict the ability to perform
  critical soldier tasks or closely simulate the
  actual tasks.

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Proposed APRT
The PROPOSED six event APRT consists of the
following events

• Long Jump (2 x 5 second jumps)
• Power Squat (1 minute)
• Heel Hook (1 minute)
• Shuttle Run (6 x 25 yard sprints)
• Push-Ups (1 minute)
• 1 Mile Run (As fast as you can)

Note There are no exceptions to this sequence.
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APRT Administration

• All six events must be completed within two
  hours
• The test period is defined as the period of time
  that elapses from the start of the first event
  to the finish of the sixth event.
• NO RESTARTS ARE ALLOWED.
• Soldiers are allowed a minimum of five minutes
  and a maximum of ten minutes rest between events.
  
• The 1-mile run/walk must be taken if the APRT is
  to count as a record test.
• A minimum of four soldiers are required to
  administer an APRT (event scorer, event timer and
  two soldiers to spot on the Heel Hook event).

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Long Jump

• The standing long jump measures the ability to
  jump horizontally
• from a stationary position. It is an indicator of
  the soldiers power,
• especially of the lower extremities.

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Long Jump

• On the command, Get Set, the soldier stands
  behind the jump line assuming the forward leaning
  stance.
• On the command JUMP the soldier has five
  seconds to perform one jump maximally forward.
  They may crouch once or repeatedly as long as
  they jump within the prescribed time.
• The amount and type of arm swing is the choice
  of the soldier. The scorer marks the shortest
  distance from the jump line to the landing point
  of contact nearest the jump line.
• If the soldier falls backward supporting
  themselves with their hands, the measurement is
  to the hand contact closest to the jump line.
• Soldiers are encouraged to achieve a balanced
  landing.
• Soldiers will be given two opportunities for
  this event. Scorers will record the longest of
  the two jumps. At the completion of each jump,
  the scorer will state out loud the distance you
  have jumped.

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Power Squat
The power squat measures the ability to perform
repeated squats to a precise standard of
execution. It is an indicator of the soldiers
muscular strength, power and endurance of the
hips and legs.
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Power Squat

• On the command, Get Set, the soldier stands in
  the straddle stance with hands on hips.
• On the command, GO, the soldier will
  repeatedly perform counts one and two of the
  power squat.
• The grader will count only repetitions that meet
  the following criteria
• 1) the heels must remain in contact with the
  ground,
• 2) the thighs and arm reach parallel with the
  ground,
• 3) the back remains straight (though the trunk
  will be tilted forward), and
• 4) the soldier fully returns to the starting
  position.
• At the completion of each repetition, the scorer
  will state out loud the number of repetitions
  completed correctly. The soldier will have one
  minute to perform as many correct repetitions as
  possible.

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Heel Hook
The heel hook measures the ability to secure the
legs on a bar while free hanging from the bar
with the hands. It is an indicator of the
soldiers trunk strength, mobility, grip strength
and endurance.
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Heel Hook

• Two soldiers waiting in line to perform the heel
  hook event will act as spotters and stand on
  either side of the soldier being tested. Spotters
  will prevent excessive swinging and ensure safety
  on the bar.
• On the command, Get Set, the soldier will
  mount the bar with an alternating grip, body
  facing the supporting posts and hang fully
  extended from the bar. One spotter will be
  positioned on each side of the soldier.
• On the command, GO, the soldier will attempt
  to raise his feet above the bar and interlock
  them around the bar.

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Heel Hook

• The scorer will count only repetitions that meet
  the following criteria
• 1) the soldier must free hang from the bar with
  arms fully extended elbows are straight but not
  locked to begin the assessment.
• 2) the soldier places one foot over the other,
  or each foot on the bar both heels are secured
  above the bar without assistance from spotters or
  supporting structures around the bar
• 3) the soldier bends the elbows as much as
  necessary to assist in obtaining the heel-hook
  position
• 4) the soldier must return to the starting
  position with arms fully extended to successfully
  complete the repetition.

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Heel Hook

• The soldier may not rest in the up or down
  position or the event will be terminated. The
  soldier maintains continuous movement throughout
  the exercise, except the slight pause at the
  heel-hook position which is necessary to
  demonstrate that the feet are secured.
• As long as the soldier is making a valid attempt
  to attain the heel hook position, the event will
  not be terminated.
• At the completion of each repetition, the scorer
  will state out loud the number of repetitions
  completed correctly. The soldier will have one
  minute to perform as many correct repetitions as
  possible.

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Shuttle Run
The 300-yard shuttle run measures the ability to
repeatedly sprint after changing of direction. It
is an indicator of the soldiers anaerobic
endurance, speed, and mobility.
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Shuttle Run

• On the command, Get Set, the soldier will move
  behind the starting line and assume the ready
  position of their choice.
• On the command, GO, the soldier will run to a
  line 25 yards from the starting line. They must
  touch the line or beyond it with either hand,
  then return to touch the starting/finish line.
  This is considered one repetition. The soldier
  will perform six repetitions.
• On the last (sixth) repetition, the soldier may
  run past the starting/finish line without
  touching it. The grader begins recording the
  time on the command of GO and stops when the
  soldier crosses the starting/finish line on the
  sixth repetition.
• The grader will count only repetitions that meet
  the following criteria
• 1) the soldier must touch the line or beyond it
  with either hand if the soldier does not touch
  on or beyond the line, the soldier must return
  to the line and touch it for the repetition to
  count
• 2) The soldier must cross the starting/finish
  line on the last repetition.

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No Change!
Push Ups
The push-up measures the strength, endurance and
mobility of the chest, shoulder, triceps, and
trunk muscles. It is an indicator of the
soldiers ability to lift the body from the
ground and maintain stability of the trunk.
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1 Mile Run
The 1-mile run measures the endurance of your
heart, lungs, and leg muscles.
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1 Mile Run

• On the command Get Set, all soldiers will line
  up behind the starting line.
• On the command GO, time will start and you
  will begin running.
• You are being assessed on your ability to
  complete the one-mile course in the shortest time
  possible. Although walking is authorized, it is
  strongly discouraged. If you are physically
  helped in any way (pushed, pulled, picked up, or
  carried) or leave the designated running course
  for any reason your performance in the event will
  be terminated.
• THE PRACTICE OF RUNNING A HEAD OF, ALONG SIDE
  OF, OR BEHIND THE TESTED SOLDIER WHILE SERVING AS
  A PACER IS NOT PERMITTED.

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Draft FM 3-25.20?

• When will the new FM 3-25.20 be published?
• FM 3-25.20 DRAFT is the proposal provided to the
  soldiers of the Army to train for physical
  readiness IAW the Army's nine principles of
  training (FM 25-100).
• The manual is prepared for staffing requirements
  in the 1st QTR of FY02. After staffing and
  approval, it will be become doctrine.
• The USAPFS has been teaching leaders how to
  conduct the activities in FM 3-25.20 DRAFT for
  the last 18-24 months.

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APRT Adoption?

• When will the Army adopt the new six-event Army
  Physical Readiness Test (APRT)?
• Where can I find the scoring standards for the
  new APRT?
• The APRT is a PROPOSED assessment that is
  designed to measure soldier physical readiness
  IAW the PRT components (strength, endurance, and
  mobility) described in FM 3-25.20 DRAFT.
• Once approved, the USAPFS will develop standards
  based on current and ongoing research. The
  standards will be staffed and approved prior to
  an implementation date which is unknown at this
  time.

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The US Army Physical Fitness School (USAPFS)

• Instruction of the two-week Master Fitness
  Trainer Course (MFTC) will conclude at the end of
  TY 01.
• A one-week Physical Readiness Training Leader
  Course (PRTLC)
• will be conducted by Mobile Training Team (MTT).

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Questions ?