is March still the last month for record APFT’s?

2020-03-27T01:40:41-04:00

or did the virus stuff change that? Was supposed to take one today but it was canceled and I want to be tracking what Pt test I’m going to take when this virus stuff is over

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2020 1:50 AM

2020-03-27T01:50:54-04:00

Expect to be taking both for a while. The Army isn't prepared to switch in October yet and it won't be any more ready after a few months of quarantine

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2020 3:37 AM

2020-03-27T03:37:30-04:00

The trial period for the ACFT was supposed to go through the end of PY20..meaning Sept 30th. But, due to several reasons, including a delay in implementation within the Reserve Forces, the Army is not ready to make the switch yet. The data crunchers still need to access the scores and determine if they need to adjust the scores and publish the finalized standards.

You should ask your leadership chain this question. My expectation is (after the pandemic danger passes) is that APFT will continue to be the record test through October. I have heard talk of ACFT being delayed until 2022, but nothing official.

The new test will become a reality at some point. My suggestion: prepare for the new test. If you can complete the events without much difficulty, there is no reason why you would not be able to pass the old test

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2020 8:40 AM

2020-03-27T08:40:29-04:00

A few days ago a memo was pushed out saying march 17 was the last date you could take a record APFT. I'm not sure if it is because COVD19 or not, but I do not expect to take another APFT while in the Army. The next one should be the ACFT. But honestly, if you can score well on the ACFT you will be able to crush the APFT, so I would prepare for the harder test.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2020 4:25 PM

2020-03-27T16:25:01-04:00

If you have one pending physical test for reasons like failing a previous test, you didn't take one in the last year, you are going to attend NCO school system, or any other reason, the official physical test for record is the APFT until September 2020.