I was just informed that I need to take the OPAT. Can someone share more information on the interval run?

2017-11-29T13:16:45-05:00

I was reviewing the guidelines online and on YouTube and I understand the rest but is the interval run just running back and forth faster and faster?How many intervals do you do to pass and how quick do they have to be? I can't find anything clear on that.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2017 1:45 PM

2017-11-29T13:45:43-05:00

If I am understanding it correctly....and honestly it read like alien stereo instructions....you need to run faster and faster with each interval and need a minimum of 36 successful intervals to pass. Again, that is if I am reading the score card correctly

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2017 4:55 PM

2017-11-29T16:55:41-05:00

Vivien,

OPAT scoring is divided into four categories: (only listing qualifying shuttle scores)

1: Black (heavy physical demands, complete 43 shuttles to qualify)
2: Gray (significant physical demands, complete 40 shuttles to qualify)
3: Gold (moderate physical demands, 36 shuttles to qualify)
4: White (unqualified)

This youtube video shows it perfectly: http://www.usarec.army.mil/downloads/armypa/opat_testing_instructions.pdf

OPAT scoring information pulled from: https://www.army.mil/article/180199/army_implements_new_fitness_standards_for_recruits_and_mos_transfers

OPAT Testing Instructions: http://www.usarec.army.mil/downloads/armypa/opat_testing_instructions.pdf

Anything newer than these three links I have no way of knowing. Hope this helps and good luck on the OPAT!

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Response by 1LT Kevin Chapman made Nov 29 at 2017 6:57 PM

2017-11-29T18:57:19-05:00

It’s really not that bad. I took it last month at drill, the temp of the beeps really doesn’t get that fast until around 5:5 and up. If I had to estimate it’d probably be about a 9-10 second delay. I did 43, due to the fact that they made up stop once everyone met the number that they needed for their MOS. I would have loved to keep going and see how far I could have gotten.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2017 7:12 PM

2017-11-29T19:12:09-05:00

Yes, you just run faster and faster to beat the beep. It's really that simple.

How quick you have to be depends on the rating you're going for. There's four categories...obviously trying to become Infantry requires a higher rating than Human Resources.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2018 12:44 PM

2018-08-20T12:44:47-04:00

Took the OPAT. This guy got heavy in all categories! Shipping out Sep. 4th!