Which ACFT standard do you need to meet to graduate from an 11 series Basic/OSUT, Gold, Grey, or Black?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 23:54:58 -0500

So just to clear some confusion, I understand the ACFT is a graduation requirement now and you need to pass it, but we also still do the APFT. My question is since the ACFT is based off MOS and is colored Gold, Grey, and Black, for an 11 series Basic/OSUT do you need to do the Black(Heavy) standard to graduate or are they just looking for you to pass Gold (Moderate) standard? I know it’s not fully implemented yet and a lot of it is for diagnostic purposes so how does it work?

Response by SFC James Cameron made Feb 8 at 2020 12:12 AM

SFC James Cameron — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:12:22 -0500

You should be in the black. That standard is not extraordinarily difficult to meet, but the new test is much harder to max than the old 3 event test. The PRT program and HPDT events that you will perform during your 22 week OSUT will have you more than ready for the real deal. Don’t sweat the small stuff and put yourself out of your physical comfort zone on individual events like the 30-60 and 60-120 runs.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2020 1:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 01:11:22 -0500

If you forget when you get there don’t worry your DS will remind you a lot what you need to pass with.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2020 1:45 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 01:45:57 -0500

I’m currently at Ft Sill reclassing to Air and Missile Defense which is Significant (grey standard) but the requirements to graduate according to Tradoc rules is to meet the gold standard (Moderate).... it would behoove of you to get the black standard (heavy) seeing as how you would have to meet that anyways once October comes around...

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2020 7:21 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 07:21:08 -0500

11 series is always gonna be heavy. But as said before you don’t have to worry. The DS will politely remind you every day.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2020 7:54 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 07:54:47 -0500

So here's the thing: you only need gold to pass, but just passing is as good as failing you need to be aiming to max every ACFT/APFT. Especially as you are an 11X (B/C later on). You are probably going to be part of the 22week cycles and by the time you graduate OSUT the ACFT will be fully implemented. So my advice as a current DS aim for excellence. Because success is never owned it is only rented, and the rent is due every day.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Feb 8 at 2020 5:52 PM

SSG Brian G. — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 17:52:44 -0500

Ok, here is the thing. You are in that rut that is seen all too often. Soldiers asking what the minimum is they need to pass. Screw minimum. Go out there, bust gut, puke your lungs out and give it your all and then 25% more. You should be aiming for a higher than black even though all you need is gold. Basic is about minimals, AIT is about the standard... you should always aim above the standard. Doing anything less sets you up to fail and just wastes the DI's time and wastes a slot for a motivated troop.

BE that motivated troop.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2020 8:17 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:17:15 -0500

Shoot for black. As previously stated, gold is the MINIMUM but black is the STANDARD. Understand that when you hit your unit, you need to achieve black or you're going to have a bad time.