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.
Must score an absolute minimum of 240 points on the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) with no less than 70 points on any event and using the standards for age group 17 to 21. Must be able to meet medical fitness standards for military service, Airborne and Special Forces as outlined in Chap.