Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
UPDATED Actual Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How many ACFT events are there? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 6
What is the purpose of the ACFT? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The ACFT is aimed to:
-Improve soldier and unit readiness
-Transform the army's fitness culture
-Reduce preventable injuries and attrition
-Enhance mental toughness and stamina
What are the ACFT events? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- -Three REP max Deadlift
-Standing ball throw
-Hand release pushup
-Leg tuck
-Sprint Drag Carry
-Two mile run
What are the 3 mandatory events? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Deadlift
Sprint Drag Carry
Two mile run
When will the ACFT be in effect for record? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Until further
notice
How many reps are to be done for the deadlift event? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 3 Reps
What are the fitness components for the deadlift? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Muscular
Strength
, Balance
Flexibility
What is the minimum and maximum weight for the deadlift? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
140lbs and 340lbs
How much does the hex bar weigh? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 60lbs
What are some exercises you can do to improve your deadlift? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Sumo squats
Alternate staggered squat jump
Forward lunges
What does the maximum deadlift apply to when it comes to common soldier tasks? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Lifting and moving heavy loads
Extracting a casualty on the litter/buddy carry
How many attempted throws count as a record for the Standing power throw? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 3 throws (one is a warmup and the other two are for record attempts)
What are the fitness components for the Standing power throw? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Explosive power
Balance
Flexibility
What is the weight of the medicine ball used in the Standing power throw? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 10lbs
What is the minimum and maximum distance the ball must be thrown? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 4.5m and 12.5m
UPDATED Actual Questions and
CORRECT Answers
How many ACFT events are there? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 6
What is the purpose of the ACFT? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The ACFT is aimed to:
-Improve soldier and unit readiness
-Transform the army's fitness culture
-Reduce preventable injuries and attrition
-Enhance mental toughness and stamina
What are the ACFT events? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- -Three REP max Deadlift
-Standing ball throw
-Hand release pushup
-Leg tuck
-Sprint Drag Carry
-Two mile run
What are the 3 mandatory events? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Deadlift
Sprint Drag Carry
Two mile run
When will the ACFT be in effect for record? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Until further
notice
How many reps are to be done for the deadlift event? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 3 Reps
What are the fitness components for the deadlift? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Muscular
Strength
, Balance
Flexibility
What is the minimum and maximum weight for the deadlift? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
140lbs and 340lbs
How much does the hex bar weigh? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 60lbs
What are some exercises you can do to improve your deadlift? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Sumo squats
Alternate staggered squat jump
Forward lunges
What does the maximum deadlift apply to when it comes to common soldier tasks? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Lifting and moving heavy loads
Extracting a casualty on the litter/buddy carry
How many attempted throws count as a record for the Standing power throw? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 3 throws (one is a warmup and the other two are for record attempts)
What are the fitness components for the Standing power throw? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Explosive power
Balance
Flexibility
What is the weight of the medicine ball used in the Standing power throw? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 10lbs
What is the minimum and maximum distance the ball must be thrown? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 4.5m and 12.5m
