JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. (Army News Service, Oct. 10, 2014) -- Before the sun peeks over the horizon, the Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), are already hard at work preparing the caisson horses for the day's solemn duties.
US Military Careers. U.S. Army soldiers are required to take a physical fitness test at least once each calendar year that measures their muscle strength, cardiovascular strength, and endurance. The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) test uses three events to measure physical fitness: push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed two-mile run. Soldiers must score a minimum of 60 points on each event.
If home-station units can be relied upon to ensure candidates can pass the Army Physical Fitness Test, the SFAB assessment presents an opportunity to do something different. The Army Combat Readiness Test and High Physical Demands Tasks test may be more appropriate for a unit destined for combat, and together the two evaluate a broader scope of strength and stamina.