What are the requirements for the PT test for basic?

Austin Beasley — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:23:53 -0500

Im working out and trying to improve myself I cant find them online. I just want to know where I should start improving now so I can be ready. Im a while away from going to basic and I should be going to meps this week but I would like to know what target I need to aim for. Im going in as a Calvary scout and I want to learn any physical aspects I need to prepare for so im not dead at the very beginning (Thank you for your service)

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Feb 4 at 2020 12:21 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:21:18 -0500

This took me about three seconds to find it. A little bit of advice, don't train for the minimum standards, train for the max. While I was on active duty I never knew what the minimum was for me because I didn't care. I only wanted to know what I had to do to get the max. I didn't always hit the max on each event, but I also never had to worry about whether or not I would pass. You'll also find useful tips on Military.com Good luck!
https://www.military.com/military-fitness/army-fitness-requirements/army-basic-training-pft

Army Basic Training PFT

The Army Basic Training Physical Fitness Test is a three-event performance test used to measure physical strengths, abilities, and cardio-respiratory fitness.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2020 7:02 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 07:02:53 -0500

If I'm not mistaken the ACFT is now required for graduation from initial entry training. As a Cav Scout your physical demand category should be Heavy. The maximum standard is the same for all MOS's, the minimum standard for the heavy category is 70 points in each event. Additionally, as a Cav Scout, you will also need to be able to name all the main characters from My Little Pony. For more information on the ACFT see the link below. Welcome to the Army.

https://www.army.mil/acft/

Army Combat Fitness Test

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2020 9:00 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:00:50 -0500

Almost positive you’ll be doing the acft. Work on your back muscles and pull-ups so you can do leg tucks. Work on leg strength and endurance and you’ll be fine.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2020 10:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:11:23 -0500

To pass OSUT you'll have to do 60 points in each category. Pull up an ay APFT calculator, or look at a DA Form 705 chart for your age group.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2020 8:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:05:41 -0500

Initial entry soldiers must score 50 per event on their APFT. Once you get to AIT, you'll have to get at least 60 points in each event. The new ACFT will become official this October. I am a recruiter and we just had a soldier come back home this week after training and told us that both PT are being done right now during training. However, the APFT is the only graduation requirement at this moment.