Posted on Jan 15, 2020
Why isn't the 2.5-mile walk an alternative aerobic event in the ACFT?
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My unit conducted a walk through of the test this weekend. One problem we discovered was that we had 8 walking profilers (myself included), and only one bike and no pool. The fast-paced walk is not only aerobic but it more accurately mimics what might happen in combat.
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Because I think this is a way of getting rid of the walkers. I see that the bike is still an alternate event, though.
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While a fast paced walk for a longer distance may be an aerobic work out and mimic what may happen in real scenario that tests an individuals cardiovascular fitness, it may not be equivalent to the standard that the army is looking for.
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Uh....because it's called the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT); combat being the key word here. When rockets and mortars are raining down, are you walking to the bunkers?
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I can't do a sustained run for 2 miles. But I can and will be able to run to a bunker.
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“ When rockets and mortars are raining down, are you walking to the bunkers?” Ha, after the first 2 or 3 rocket/mortar attacks, yes.
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Here is my question since the bike is still allowed, how many are going to have a bike to jump on and ride to the bunker???????????????????
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