https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-the-apft-be-altered-to-actually-test-combat-fitness-levels <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lets face it, doing 2 minutes of push ups and sit ups is not going to test your fitness for combat. Sure, a soldier can show his muscular endurance and pass with a 100/100, but can he lift me (220lbs, without kit on) out of a truck? And in a combat situation, if you have to run 2 miles, then something very bad has happened. My suggestion, is implement lifting/sprints. For example, deadlifting the average weight of a soldier in kit. Lets say, 275lbs. Then, doing timed sprints, 50-100 meters. Average length of the distance you'd have to bound in a dismounted combat situation, yes? These are just some ideas/suggestions of mine. Oh, and to add on an additional topic, the standard should be the same, across the board. At least for combat MOS soldiers. Yes ma'am, if I go down, you have to be able to lift me up and carry me to the HLZ if it comes down to it. Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:14:30 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-the-apft-be-altered-to-actually-test-combat-fitness-levels <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lets face it, doing 2 minutes of push ups and sit ups is not going to test your fitness for combat. Sure, a soldier can show his muscular endurance and pass with a 100/100, but can he lift me (220lbs, without kit on) out of a truck? And in a combat situation, if you have to run 2 miles, then something very bad has happened. My suggestion, is implement lifting/sprints. For example, deadlifting the average weight of a soldier in kit. Lets say, 275lbs. Then, doing timed sprints, 50-100 meters. Average length of the distance you'd have to bound in a dismounted combat situation, yes? These are just some ideas/suggestions of mine. Oh, and to add on an additional topic, the standard should be the same, across the board. At least for combat MOS soldiers. Yes ma'am, if I go down, you have to be able to lift me up and carry me to the HLZ if it comes down to it. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:14:30 -0400 2014-03-28T14:14:30-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-the-apft-be-altered-to-actually-test-combat-fitness-levels?n=31031&urlhash=31031 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As part of what system?  LTC Jason Bartlett Thu, 02 Jan 2014 00:01:17 -0500 2014-01-02T00:01:17-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-the-apft-be-altered-to-actually-test-combat-fitness-levels?n=87869&urlhash=87869 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is...it's still being tested.<br><div class="pta-link-card"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/profile.gif"></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-content"><br /><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ArmyReenlistment.com/news-mos-strength-test.html">Army pushes for job-specific strength tests</a></div><br /><div class="pta-link-card-description">10 Years Army Strong for Soldiers and Families</div><br /></div><br /><div style="clear:both;"></div><br /><div class="pta-box-hide"></div><br /></div> SGM Matthew Quick Fri, 28 Mar 2014 23:16:10 -0400 2014-03-28T23:16:10-04:00 2014-03-28T14:14:30-04:00