ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is a three-event physical performance test used to assess muscular endurance and cardio respiratory fitness. The test provides a baseline assessment of fitness regardless of the Soldier’s military occupation specialty (MOS) or duty. The three APFT events are:
The two-mile run tests cardio respiratory (aerobic) endurance and the endurance of the leg muscles. Learn more about the two-mile run »
The test sequence is push-ups, sit-ups, and two-mile run. The order of events cannot be changed. Soldiers are allowed no less than 10 minutes, but ideally no more than 20 minutes, to recover between each event, and all three events must be completed within a two-hour period.
During each event, you are pushed to the limit, and you have to execute the exercises correctly, or they don’t count. Learn the proper form by watching the videos on this website, in which Guard athletes demonstrate how to do correct push-ups and sit-ups, as well as running techniques.