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.
Physical requirements for women in the Army are outlined in Army Regulation (AR) 40-501: Standards of Medical Fitness..Army females must reach minimum height and weight requirements and cannot exceed weight limits commensurate to their height.Females cannot be pregnant when entering the Armed Services. All soldiers must be able pass the Army's Physical Fitness Test (APFT).hysical requirements for women in the Army are outlined in Army Regulation (AR) 40-501: Standards of Medical Fitness..