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ACFT TESTING
SITE REQUIREMENTS
The ACFT requires a testing site with a
two-mile run course and a flat field space of
approximately 40x40 meters. The field space
should be grass (well maintained and cut) or
artificial turf that is generally flat and free of
debris. While maintaining testing standards
and requirements, commanders will make
adjustments for local conditions when necessary.
The start and finish point for the two-mile run
course must be near the Leg Tuck station.
When test events are conducted indoors,
the surface must be artificial turf only. Wood
and rubberized surfaces are not authorized as
they impact the speed of the sprint-drag-carry.
When environmental conditions prohibit outdoor
testing, an indoor track may be used for the 2
Mile Run. The Test OIC or NCOIC is responsible
for inspecting and certifying the site and
determining the number of testing lanes.
There should not be more than four soldiers
per testing group for the SPT, HRP, and SDC.
The OIC or NCOIC must add additional lanes
or move soldiers to a later testing session to
ensure no more than four soldiers per testing
group. Concerns related to soldiers, graders, or
commanders will be addressed before test day.
The number of lanes varies by the number of
soldiers testing.
A 16-LANE ACFT SITE WILL HAVE THE
FOLLOWING:
ACFT-specific test equipment requirements:
* 16 hexagon/trap bars (60 pounds),
each with a set of locking collars. While
all NSN-approved hexagon bars must
weigh 60 pounds, there is always a small
manufacturer's production tolerance. The
approved weight tolerance for the hexagon
bar is + 2 pounds (58-62 pounds). Weight
tolerance for the hexagon bar and therefore
the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift does not
include the collars. On average hexagon bar
collars weigh < 2.0 pounds per pair and are
considered incidental to the total weight of
the MDL weight.
* Approximately 3,000 lbs. of bumper plates.
* 16 x 10lb. medicine ball.
* 16 x nylon sled with pull straps.
* 32 x 40lb. kettlebells.
* Permanent or mobile pull-up bars (16 x pullup
bars at approximately 7.5ft off the ground
with, step-ups for shorter Soldiers
Common unit equipment for set-up and grading:
* 16 stop watches.
* 8 x 25m tape measures.
* 8 x wooden or PVC marking sticks for the
SPT. One stick for every two lanes.
* 70 x 18 " traffic cones.
* 50 field/dome cones.
* A soft, flat, dry test area approximately 40m x
40m on grass or artificial turf (half of a soccer
or football field).
* A site that is free of any significant hazards.
A preparation area (can be the same as the
briefing area) to conduct the Preparation Drill.
* A generally flat, measured running course
with a solid, improved surface that is not
more than 3 percent uphill grade and has no
overall decline (start and finish must be at
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