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.
Experience. An Army recruiter must be between the ages of 21 and 35, and hold a rank of sergeant, staff sergeant or sergeant first class -- the fifth, sixth and seventh steps on the enlisted personnel scale, respectively.hysical Standards. Because she represents the Army, a recruiter must also meet physical requirements. These include meeting Army physical fitness standards, such as endurance capabilities, height and weight ratio or body fat percentage.