Is the Army switching from the APFT to the ACFT?

2019-01-16T10:46:39-05:00

I'm aware the army is switching from APFT to ACFT. But I heard they had already switched. Is this true?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2019 10:52 AM

2019-01-16T10:52:32-05:00

It is currently being tested/fielded within some units in the Army. It officially goes LIVE in 2020.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Jan 16 at 2019 11:03 AM

2019-01-16T11:03:07-05:00

i wouldn't worry about that until you make it past meps. just keep working out and if you don't make it in keep working out for your self. if you can't enlist then you might want to look into being a volunteer with your state's state defense force. they are all volunteers who don't get paid and receive no military credit, but they wear military uniforms and train to react to disasters. i believe they assist the national guard in the performance of their state duties.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2019 11:17 AM

2019-01-16T11:17:13-05:00

There’s units on my post that are practicing for it and getting ready for its integration, but as far as I know, no it’s not been officially started yet. I heard 2020 was the year it would be put into place.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2019 11:34 AM

2019-01-16T11:34:10-05:00

We're still taking the APFT. The ACFT is being administered to gather data on it.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2019 12:17 PM

2019-01-16T12:17:31-05:00

If it’s possible, you should see if you can go to post nearby and sign up for it. Ft Sam Houston and BAMC units are testing it. All in all, it’s actually pretty fun but it’ll smoke you if you don’t have any cardiovascular fitness.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2019 12:31 PM

2019-01-16T12:31:43-05:00

It is in the implementation phase which started on 1 October, it becomes the official army test of record on 1 Oct 2020. All units are directed to take the test twice in 2019 for diagnostic assessments.

full dates and facts can be found here.
https://www.army.mil/acft/

Army Combat Fitness Test

Response by CSM Danny S. made Jan 16 at 2019 3:34 PM

2019-01-16T15:34:06-05:00

I have seen the ACFT being administered by some units. My unit is still taking the APFT. What I read was that some units will be used for evaluation to see if the standards they published need to be changed. I found the timeline below online:

No Later Than October 2020
According to Lt. Col. Feltwell, Once the army completes the initial operational capability the Army Combat Readiness Test could be fully implemented and the official Army Physical test of record.

Winter 2019
FM 7-22 will be updated with the new ACFT and the training plans for prepairing for the test.

October 2019
Initial implementation: the entire Army will take two not-for-record ACFTs six months apart.

October 2019- Finalization
Once the field test is complete the ACFT standards are expected to be finalized.