Gauging performance on alternate events for the APFT.

2014-02-28T14:22:34-05:00

Soldiers taking the Army Physical Fitness Test must take and pass three events: the push up, the sit up, and the 2-mile run, unless they have an approved physical profile.  For the Army, we have alternate aerobic events; there is an option for a 2.5 mile walk, 800 meter swim, or 6.2 mile bike test.  Unlike the run, these events are pass/fail and are not assigned a score based on performance.  Do you think the Army should establish a scale to score these events, or is it better to have them as pass/fail?

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Feb 28 at 2014 2:25 PM

2014-02-28T14:25:58-05:00

I do not see why there can not be an established scale for the alternate event. In the NCOES they use the average of the P/up & s/up events to allow all individuals compete for honors, either adopt that for across the board scoring or develop a scale so that those with a P2 could conceivably receive a better rating on their NCOERs.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Feb 28 at 2014 2:26 PM

2014-02-28T14:26:30-05:00

They should definitely grade these events. There's no point in trying to bust your butt when barely passing and blowing it away net you the same results.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2019 6:04 PM

2019-08-18T18:04:18-04:00

Leave them as pass fail. If you can't do one of the required events your score shouldn't matter. Just pass. I know too many high ranking officers and ncos that have permanent profiles and still get promoted. If push ups, situps, and running 2 miles are so important, a profile should be the same as a fail.