Army Combat Readiness Test....Im very happy to see the change, what say you, the ones that will have too implement it?

2017-10-19T14:14:36-04:00

Long time coming...
I especially like the R&D they have done to address standardization and common sense point observation the test to make doing or observing the test more consistent.

Minimal equipment needed, and easy to lay out and standardize anywhere in the world you need to give the test.

Look at the T Push up event.. no more "you did not not go low enough"
https://www.facebook.com/L.I.GdaPREZ305/videos/ [login to see] 97675/
Or "I cant go any lower"
The shuttle event.. simplifying the standards https://www.facebook.com/L.I.GdaPREZ305/videos/ [login to see] 30812/

"Did that count, he did not cross the line when he picked up the kettle bells"
Answer '... Not required the kettle bells are across the line and he is required to get them..if he picked them up, he crossed the line.

ahttps://http://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2017/08/15/the-army-is-testing-a-new-combat-fitness-test/

http://taskandpurpose.com/the-armys-new-physical-fitness-test-is-on-track-to-be-fully-implemented-next-year/

https://www.army.mil/article/193953/with_six_events_new_army_combat_readiness_test_aims_to_replace_apft_cut_injuries

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2017 2:55 PM

2017-10-19T14:55:03-04:00

Maybe I skimmed over the answer to this question... is this replacing the APFT?

Is this going to be P/F with a set min time/weight/etc to complete each event? Is it going to be bracketed by age like the APFT?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2017 3:20 PM

2017-10-19T15:20:14-04:00

About time the Army tries something new, instead of accepting the status quo when it comes to the PT test.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2017 12:20 AM

2017-10-21T00:20:31-04:00

We will see what actually happens there can be a lot of change between it comes out and it is implemented. I do like that it will be one standard for everyone and it looks like it will be very easy to grade take a lot of go lower out and that is a good thing. I hope that they do it right it will not be a quick or easy change but it could be a very good change.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2017 5:26 PM

2017-10-21T17:26:50-04:00

This ACRT makes sense. The movements that will be performed directly correlate with the demands of our profession. Not only that, but incoming Soldiers will be somewhat familiarized with the deadlift event, as they've seen it during the OPAT. My only concern is implementing a standard on said deadlifts to ensure an injury-free event. Besides that, the gender neutral grading system and challenging maximum times/reps places a point of pride for those who may max it. I look forward to a more physically capable force, and the test that will determine that.