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.
The US Army is in the process of reevaluating the physical fitness test and may actually create two versions - Army Physical Readiness Test (APRT) and Army Combat Readiness Test (ACRT). You can read more on this page about the new tests and what locations are currently trying the new tests.
BAC ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS. Be less than 36 years of age on ATRRS report date, unless you have an approved age waiver. Volunteers must achieve Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) standards for the 17-21 year age category and successfully execute the flexed arm hang (FAH) for twenty seconds as an assessment for Airborne training.