Anybody remember the run, dodge, and jump on the Army PT test?

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:06:09 -0500

We also did monkey bars (I'm sure they were called something other than monkey bars). Anybody remember that? Other parts of the five-event Army PT test of old?

Response by SFC Boots Attaway made Nov 18 at 2014 10:59 PM

SFC Boots Attaway — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:59:18 -0500

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member , there was the Run,Dodge,Jump; Horizontal Ladder; Inverted (Perverted) Crawl; Sit Ups; Push Ups; and the 2 (1 mile non combat arms) mile run. That was the old PT Test and you should remember that Monty. Shame on you. LOL

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Nov 19 at 2014 8:44 AM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 08:44:45 -0500

As I recall, the first PT Test I took included the run (can't remember the distance); run, dodge and jump; low crawl; horizontal ladder; and grenade throw.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 11:00 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:00:04 -0500

Actually, that was one that I liked. Infantry originally created it with packs, weapons, ammo as part of bayonet practice!

Response by SGT Edward Valiket made Nov 20 at 2014 11:55 AM

SGT Edward Valiket — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:55:57 -0500

This is one of the tests I liked with the inverted ladder etc

Response by LTC Dr Richard Wasserman made Nov 20 at 2014 9:24 PM

LTC Dr Richard Wasserman — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 21:24:19 -0500

Horizontal Ladder----

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 20 at 2014 9:23 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 21:23:37 -0500

I think I got thrown from my horse on the way to that one. Ruined a perfectly good Stetson and bent my saber.

Response by SGT Leigh Barton made Nov 22 at 2014 6:29 PM

SGT Leigh Barton — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 18:29:04 -0500

I went through basic late in 1975. The facilities for the run dodge and jump were still used in training,and so was the horizontal ladder, but they weren't part of the pt test. Just appetizers for chow call. Since the M14 was still being issued we were issued the M14 on arrival and exchanged them for the M16 later on. The M16 was used for qualification. The pt test consisted of 5 elements scoring 100 points each. Push ups 1 minute 100 points max. Sit ups 1 minute 100 points max. Pull ups 100 points max. Inverted crawl 1 minute 100 points max. And 1 mile clocked run 100 points max.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 4:47 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 04:47:57 -0500

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member,

After reading your post, I was curious about the Run, Dodge and Jump test so I googled it and this video came up. It's fascinating to see how basic combat training was conducted in the old days!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJHvTl8Rc4U

Physical combat proficiency test conducted at an Army training academy in United ...HD Stock...

Link to order this clip: http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675048110_United-States-cadets_physical-fitness_drill-sergeant_physical-combat-proficiency-test ...

Response by 1LT William Clardy made Nov 23 at 2014 7:51 AM

1LT William Clardy — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 07:51:29 -0500

You mean the Trip, Stumble and Fall?

Also accompanied by the Bent-Leg Throw-Up and the Perverted Crawl?

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Nov 23 at 2014 2:18 PM

PO2 Steven Erickson — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:18:01 -0500

No, but I still remember the Run, Duck and Dodge from the Bow Compartment to Maneuvering after hearing the 1MC blast out "Reactor Scram! Reactor Scram! All Engineering Department personnel Lay Aft!"

Does that count?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 23 at 2014 3:51 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 15:51:57 -0500

Just a smidge before my time but I remember hearing all the older "old schoolers" talking about it.

Response by CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) made Aug 17 at 2015 12:17 AM

CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 00:17:15 -0400

Yep. I remember! It was the horizontal ladder! We also did something like the crab walk.

Response by SGT Jeffrey Burchill made Mar 2 at 2016 12:15 PM

SGT Jeffrey Burchill — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 12:15:46 -0500

Yes, and it was all done in full uniform (spare the blouse) and with combat boots on. So many people had foot injuries like tendonitis, sores, and blisters. Running in Nike's is a lot easier on the feet and legs. But remember the idea was to do PT like you were in combat then. Also remember the two man ammo box run through the forest at Ft. Knox. Lots and lots of fun.

Dean

Response by SP5 Al Moore made Apr 1 at 2016 3:41 PM

SP5 Al Moore — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:41:30 -0400

Oh Yeah! Our 1967 PT test standards also included a 1-mile run, Low Crawl, Horizontal Ladder, pull ups, and grenade toss.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Oct 15 at 2017 8:38 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 08:38:31 -0400

Run, dodge, jump Inverted crawl ( AKA crab walk) Horizontal ladder. Bent leg sit ups 2 mile run In fatigues and boots BUT 1974

Response by GySgt Joe Strong made Oct 16 at 2017 10:42 AM

GySgt Joe Strong — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:42:52 -0400

I remember as a youth seeing the apparatus on the ROTC grounds at the nearby University,... not really the same thing though, just seeing it.

Response by CSM William Payne made Jul 26 at 2018 6:47 AM

CSM William Payne — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 06:47:33 -0400

In 1973 I remember a 5 event PT Test; Run, dodge & jump, horizontal ladder bats, inverted crawl, sit-ups and the two (one) mile run, in full uniform to include leather soled combat boots, minus shirt if it was hot.

PT uniforms? We didn’t need no stinkin’ PT uniform!

Some from that time said it was a 6 event test with pushups. I think pushups eventually replaced the horizontal ladder bars, deemed a hazard.

Though most of us still had to do them before entering chow, when they were still available.

What do you mean washing hands before chow???

Response by MAJ Kirk Heriot made Aug 21 at 2018 5:23 PM

MAJ Kirk Heriot — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:23:29 -0400

Yes, I was in ROTC in the 1970s

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Aug 21 at 2018 8:28 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:28:46 -0400

Response by SFC Nelson Madison made Apr 29 at 2019 6:11 AM

SFC Nelson Madison — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 06:11:51 -0400

Yes, I remember the run, dodge and jump which we refered to as the run, trip and fall. Those were the good days.

Response by MSG Ben Reeves made Apr 2 at 2020 9:08 PM

MSG Ben Reeves — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:08:55 -0400

Reverse duck walk, 1 mile run.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2020 10:39 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2020 22:39:37 -0400

"Horizontal Ladder" was the term

Response by MSG Lorraine Griffin made Apr 8 at 2022 7:01 PM

MSG Lorraine Griffin — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:01:15 -0400

Sure do, that was good for at least one person twisting an ankle during the test.

Response by 1SG Marcus Whitfield made Jun 10 at 2022 9:48 AM

1SG Marcus Whitfield — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:48:19 -0400

Yep basic training and A.I.T. Ft. Ord Ca. 1975