The purpose of this study was to determine if there is any validity to using the current Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) to gauge Soldier readiness for combat. The study was conducted in four stages. The APFT tasks; pushup, sit-up, and run were...
Manning, Michael; Inderbitzen, Benjamin; Kussler, William; Goodman, Carlos
What is the effectiveness of the US Army’s APFT as compared to other military branches and other military standards? The APFT is the only standard the Army has for basic physical fitness, compared to the other military services, the Army APFT is...
Thesis Statement: The current Army Physical Fitness Program does not train, assess nor prepare Soldiers for today’s combat missions. Although it is commonly believed that noncommissioned officers from within a formation can conduct physical...
This study determines the difference in Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) scores among smoking and nonsmoking students attending the Command and General Staff Officer's Course (CGSOC) 1990-1991. This study examines APFT scores in three different...
The Army only uses three events to measure the physical fitness level of Soldiers. The Army’s Physical Fitness Test (APFT) events should have some relevance in the overall Combat readiness of the Army. How well a unit or Soldier scores on the...
Every year, Soldiers in the Army are required to measure their fitness readiness by taking the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). According to Army policy, every Soldier must be administered the APFT every six months in order to assess their...
This paper addresses the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and the ethics behind both testing procedures and the program in general. An explanation of ethics in general, the definition and the Army's ethic policy is presented. I will show how the...
The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) score presents and an ethical and moral dilemma to Soldiers and Leaders alike. The APFT is the comer stone in which we use to evaluate our soldiers; we use it for promotion, award consideration, schooling, and...
Thesis Statement. The Army Physical Fitness Test is not an effective tool for measuring a Soldier’s ability to function effectively on today’s battlefield; however, it remains a vital tool for commanders and first sergeants to use in...
The U.S. Army has been using an evaluation system to assess soldiers’ physical fitness as early as the 1940’s. While parts of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) have undergone several changes over time, the core principle of testing remains...
This paper will look at the evolution of the Army Physical Fitness Test. The focus on the paper is to prove that the standards 27 years ago when the first modern day APFT was introduced that the standards of 30 years old soldiers is now the...
I believe there are many leaders and Soldiers, officers and enlisted, that compromise their character by failing to live by the Army values. One area this is clearly demonstrated in concerns the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). We all are aware...
Increases in operation tempo since September 11, 2001 have resulted in elevated rates of post traumatic stress (PTS) and reduced levels of physical fitness across the U.S. Army. This thesis sought to identify a relationship between the elevated PTS...
First of all, leaders are responsible for establishing the ethical climate in the unit. During the administering of the APFT, graders of the APFT routinely violate the Army Values, thus creating ethical problems. The seven Army Values the United...
The purpose of this paper is to examine the double standard amongst the ranks when conducting the Army Physical Fitness test and the weigh-in. Setting one standard for lower enlisted Soldiers and a very different standard for officers and senior...
The U.S. Army has continually adjusted its fitness regimen to best prepare Soldiers for combat. This paper attempts to answer a critical question: Does the current U.S. Army physical fitness training doctrine adequately prepare soldiers for war?...
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of the CrossFit fitness program and methodology to increase the physical fitness of U.S. Army Soldiers. Over the past several years, the CrossFit fitness program has gained popularity among U.S....
All military leaders have dealt with Soldiers who are Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) failures or enrolled in the Weight Control Program (WCP). Leaders must ensure they give these Soldiers an opportunity to meet the Army standards. The current...
The backlog of NCOES for the NCO Corps has never been in such a state of influx until now. Due to combat operations across the globe that leave the Army constantly in motion, the NCO (leader) is the one left to pick up the pieces and execute. Along...
Although the integration of Blacks into the Army is a success story worth emulating, U.S. Army statistics indicate that Blacks do not participate evenly across officer career fields. In particular, Blacks are under-represented among the combat...