Belt? No. Why? Because Army.

Seriously though, ACFT guidance allows only authorized items issued as part of the APFU for use during the ACFT. A belt would make sense, right? Tightens the core, keeps the back straight, allows for heavier lifting. Hell, paint a weightlifters belt in that reflective high speed danger yellow and there you have it... but will you have one under combat conditions? Simply put, the belt makes up for where body can’t. Remember, the ACFT is an assessment of total body strength and not a competition. It is designed to replicate real action. The deadlift resembles carrying a heavy litter, ammo, a casualty, or lifting an LMTV (What, you can’t?) It would be an unfair advantage and unrealistic to use a weightlifters belt just as it’s unfair to have springs in your shoes, lifters straps, or meth in your Gatorade. Advice? Gotta treat it like the Cossfit Games and pace yourself throughout the events for the best overall score. Develop those gainz over time and consistency.

The only authorized equipment to be used during the ACFT is 670-1 approved gloves for the Dead lift and Leg tuck. No other equipment is authorized

You cannot use a belt, wraps, or chalk