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.
Qualifications. 1  Be a male (75th Regiment positions are not open to women) 2  Be a U.S. citizen. 3  Volunteer for assignment and be on active duty.  Have a General Technical Score of 107 or 1  higher. A Physical Training score of 240 or above (80% on each event)  No physical 1  limitations. Qualify and volunteer for Airborne training.