ARMY ACFT EVENTS

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is made up of 6 events:
- 3 Repetition Maximum Dead Lift
- Standing Power Throw
- Hand Release Push Ups
- Sprint Drag Carry
- Leg Tuck
- Two Mile Run
3 Repetition Maximum Dead Lift
- The MDL event represents movements required to safely and effectively lift heavy loads from the ground, jump, bound and tolerate landing. It requires well-conditioned back and leg muscles and helps Soldiers to avoid upper and lower back injuries caused by moving long distances under heavy load.
Standing Power Throw
- The SPT event represents tasks requiring quick explosive movements to maneuver equipment and personnel.
Hand Release Push Ups
- The HRP is an upper body endurance test that represents repetitive and sustained pushing used in combat tasks.
Sprint Drag Carry
- The SDC is a test of strength, endurance, and anaerobic capacity, which are needed to accomplish high intensity combat tasks that last from a few seconds to several minutes.
Leg Tuck
- The LTK assesses the strength of the Soldiers grip, arm, shoulder and trunk muscles. These muscles assist Soldiers in load carriage and in avoiding injuries to the back.
Plank (Alternate exercise to the Leg Tuck)
- The PLK is an alternate assessment that may be used. The plank helps build core strength that promotes back health and helps reduce injuries.
Two Mile Run
- The run event measures aerobic endurance, which is required for conducting continuous operations and ground movements on foot. Higher aerobic endurance allows the body to recover quickly in preparation for executing other physically demanding tasks that may arise during a ground movement, such as reacting quickly to enemy contact.
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