The difference is the new exercises in the following chart: The Army Combat Readiness Test - Also, there is discussion of implementing a new PFT that still requires core strength, a new type of pushup, and still a 2 mile run for cardio endurance. Throw medicine ball –seated chest press throw (4.4 lb ball)ġ20lbs working up to 220 lbs in 5 sequence liftsĢ0yd shuttle runs distance on the progressive timed beep Standing broad jump – at least body height This new test has the following events:Īrmy Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) Consider this like the physical ASVAB test. The better you score on this test, the tougher (physically) job, or MOS, you will be eligible to join. You will also take the Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) soon into your career. The more fit you are the more challenging jobs you can enter (Infantry, Artillery, Ranger, SF, etc). You will also have to take the Occupational Physical Assessment Test at BCT in order to place you in the appropriate MOS. The NEW Army PFT Workout program is updated to answer all the testing elements of new and old fitness tests. But do not say bye completely to the old test, as many recruiter and officer candidates will still be taking this test prior to joining for the foreseeable future. The new Army Combat Fitness Test will soon replace the Army PFT. In 2020, the Army is moving toward a functional fitness test that mimics many of the movements and elements of fitness used in the performance of typical Army soldiers on duty. You still have to do a 2 mile run and pushups (sort of) so maintaining those numbers while building the other elements of fitness takes practice IF you want to pass. If so, you need to get into the weight room and not only build your muscle stamina and cardio endurance, BUT now you need to add strength, power, speed and agility, and grip strength. Are you worried about the New Army Combat Fitness Test? Were you one of those who were barely passing the old test (muscle stamina and endurance) each 6 month cycle? OR are you a new recruit and all of this change of PT tests news to you?