Posted on Jul 24, 2018
Is there a particular model of sled that is approved for use during the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT, formerly the ACRT)?
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I've been thinking about adding a weight sled to my home gym to use for general conditioning, but I figure I might as well get something that can help me prep for the ACFT when it is rolled out Army wide in the next couple of years. After a quick web search I've seen endless configurations. Some use a runner system, like an ice sled, while others just have a flat base. It's been a been a while since my physics class, but I imagine the runner style move easier with the same amount of weight because of surface area in contact with ground, friction, etc. I'm assuming there will be some type of standardization across the Army. The sled in the pics I've seen, as well as the ACFT set-up my unit bought, look similar to the one pictured below. Has anyone seen anything official about what type of sled will be utilized? Thus far my searches have come up empty.
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Great idea I would reach out to a recruiter they have most of the equipment for the events.
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I thought the OPAT was being used in recruiting/accessions. I don't think that test uses a sled.
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There is a specific model and the NSN will be published soon in the equipment list. It's due to be published any day.
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however, if you don't want to wait for the dreaded NSN:
http://www.spud-inc-straps.com/magic-carpet-indoor-sled.html
http://www.spud-inc-straps.com/magic-carpet-indoor-sled.html
Spud, Inc. Magic Carpet Indoor Sled
The Spud Inc. Magic Carpet Sled is a heavy-duty weight sled designed for maximum versatility and portability. At less than 4 pounds, it’s considerably light.
The Good and the Bad of the Army’s New Physical Fitness Test - Modern War Institute
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 17, 2018. After years of study, experimentation, and pilot testing across the force, the Army appears to have settled on a new physical fitness test—the Army Combat Readiness Test, or ACRT. This new six-event test will keep the two-mile run from the current Army Physical …
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