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ROTC Physical Assessment, the Army Physical Fitness Test andRequired Height/Weight InformationROTC Physical Assessment Scholarship Applicants are required tocomplete a Presidential Challenge Physical Fitness Test as partof the High School Application Process. The assessment consistsof three events: Curl-ups, Push Ups, and 1 Mile Run. Uponcompletion this form needs to be sent to US Army Cadet Command G2Incentive Division. FAX: 757-788-5781 or via email totrain2lead@usacc.army.milPush Ups: The student lies face down on the mat in push-upposition with hands under shoulders, fingers straight, and legsstraight, parallel, and slightly apart, with the toes supportingthe feet. The student straightens the arms, keeping the back andknees straight, then lowers the body until there is a 90-degreeangle at the elbows, with the upper arms parallel to the floor. Apartner holds her / his hand at the point of the 90-degree angleso that the student being tested goes down only until her / hisshoulder touches the partner's hand, then back up. To start, atimer calls out the signal "Ready? Go!" and begins timing studentfor one minute. The student stops on the word "stop."Record number of correct Push Ups.Curl Ups: Instructions: Have student lie on cushioned, cleansurface with knees flexed and feet about 12 inches from buttocks.Partner holds feet. Arms are crossed with hands placed onopposite shoulders and elbows held close to chest. Keeping thisarm position, student raises the trunk curling up to touch elbowsto thighs and then lowers the back to the floor so that thescapulas (shoulder blades) touch the floor, for one curl-up. Tostart, a timer calls out the signal "Ready? Go!" and beginstiming student for one minute. The student stops on the word"stop." Record number of correct Curl Ups.One-Mile Run: Instructions: On a safe, one-mile distance,students begin running on the count "Ready? Go!" Walking may beinterspersed with running. However, the students should beencouraged to cover the distance in as short a timeas possible. Times are recorded in minutes and seconds.ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (APFT)If you win a scholarship when you enroll in school you will beadministered the APFT prior to contracting. APFT events arepush-ups, sit-ups, and the 2-mile run. By 15 December 2009 (all4-year) or by 15 December of the sophomore year (all 3-yearadvance designees) you must attain at least 50 points in eachevent, with a minimum of 150 points. FAILURE TO ATTAIN THEMINIMUM SCORE WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP. A7
male between 17 and 21 years old should arrive at college able todo 42 push-ups; a female 19 push-ups. A male needs to be able todo 53 sit-ups and a female 53 sit-ups. A good time for the twomile run for a male would be 15:54 minutes and for a female 18:54minutes. Good physical conditioning is critical and priorphysical conditioning and muscle toning are essential. Seeenclosure 2 for information on the APFT. You will also berequired to meet height/weight standards. Information onheight/weight follows the information on taking the APFT.INFORMATION ON TAKING THE APFTPUSH-UPS.The push-up eventmeasures the endurance of thechest, shoulder, and tricepsmuscles. On the command ‘get set’,assume the front leaning restposition by placing your handswhere they are comfortable foryou. Your feet may be together orup to 12 inches apart. When viewedfrom the side, your body shouldform a generally straight linefrom your shoulders to yourankles. On the command ‘go’, beginthe push-up by bending your elbowsand lowering your entire body as asingle unit until your upper armsare at least parallel to theground. Then return to thestarting position by raising yourentire body until your arms arefully extended. Your body mustremain rigid in a generallystraight line and move as a unitwhile performing each repetition.At the end of each repetition, youwill be told the number ofrepetitions you have correctlycompleted. If you fail to keepyour body generally straight, tolower your whole body until yourupper arms are at least parallelto the ground, or to extend yourarms completely, that repetitionwill not count.If you fail to perform the firstten push-ups correctly, themistakes will be explained and youwill be retested. After the first10 push-ups have been performedand counted, no restarts areallowed. The test will continue,and any incorrectly performedpush-ups will not be counted. Analtered, front leaning restposition is the only authorizedrest position. That is, you maysag in the middle or flex yourback. When flexing your back, youmay bend your knees, but not tosuch an extent that you aresupporting most of your bodyweight with your legs. If thisoccurs, your performance will beterminated. You must return to,and pause in, the correct startingposition before continuing. If yourest on the ground or raise eitherhand or foot from the ground, yourperformance will be terminated.You may reposition your handsand/or feet during the event aslong as they remain in contactwith the ground at all times.Correct performance is important.You will have two minutes in whichto do as many push-ups as you can.
SIT-UPS. The sit-up eventmeasures the endurance of theabdominal and hip flexor muscles.On the command ‘get set’, assumethe starting position by lying onyour back with your knees bent ata 90 degree angle. Your feet maybe together or up to 1 inch apart.Another person will hold yourankles with the hands only. Noother method or bracing or holdingthe feet is authorized. The heelis the only part of your foot thatmust stay in contact with theground. Your fingers must beinterlocked behind your head andbacks of your hands must touch theground. On the command ‘go’, beginraising your upper body forwardto, or beyond, the verticalposition. The vertical positionmeans that the base of your neckis above the base of your spine.After you have reached orsurpassed the vertical position,lower your body until the bottomof your shoulder blades touch theground. Your head, hands, arms, orelbowsdo not have to touch the ground.At the end of each repetition, youwill be told the number ofrepetitions you have correctlycompleted. A repetition will notcount if you fail to reach thevertical position, fail to keepyour fingers interlocked behindyour head, arch or bow your backand raise your buttocks off theground to raise your upper body,or let your knees exceed a 90degree angle. The up position isthe only authorized rest position.If you stop and rest in the down(starting) position, the eventwill be terminated. As long as youmake a continuous physical effortto sit up, the event will not beterminated. You may not use yourhands or any other means to pullor push yourself up to the up(resting) position or to holdyourself in the rest position. Ifyou do so, your performance in theevent will be terminated. You willhave two minutes to perform asmany sit-ups as you can.ENCLOSURE 28
TWO MILE RUN. The two mile run isused to assess your aerobicfitness and your leg musclesendurance. You must complete therun without any physical help.Each cadet will be given a numberfor your chest for identificationYou must make sure the number isvisible at all times. At thestart, you will line up behind thestarting line. On the command‘go’, the clock will start. Youwill begin running at your ownpace. You are being tested on yourability to complete the 2-milecourse in the shortest timepossible. Although walking isauthorized, it is stronglydiscouraged. If you are physically9helped in any way or leave thedesignated running course for anyreason, you will be disqualified.It is legal to be paced during the2-mile run, as long as there is nophysical contact with the pacedcadet and it does not physicallyhinder other cadets taking thetest. The practice of runningahead of, along side of, or behindthe tested cadet, while serving asa pacer is permitted. Cheering orcalling out elapsed times is alsopermitted. Turn in your numberwhen you finish the run. Then, goto the area designated for thecool down and stretch. Do not staynear the finish line as this mayinterfere with the testing.
TABLES OF WEIGHT FOR ARMY ROTC 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANDACTIVE ARMY WEIGHT 66Entry LevelBody Fat %1BelowARMY ROTCMAXIMUMWEIGHT (lbs.)20% Body Fat17-20ACTIVE2DUTYMAXIMUMWEIGHT (lbs.)22% Body Fat21-272ACTIVE DUTYMAXIMUMWEIGHT (lbs.)24% Body Fat28-39ACTIVE2DUTYMAXIMUMWEIGHT (lbs.)26% Body Fat40 ACTIVE2DUTYMAXIMUMWEIGHT 21422022623223824425030% BodyFat1720 ACTIVE2DUTYMAXIMUMWEIGHT(lbs.)32% Body Fat21-27ACTIVE2DUTYMAXIMUMWEIGHT(lbs.)34% BodyFat2839 ACTIVE2DUTYMAXIMUMWEIGHT(lbs.)36% BodyFat40 T(in.)MINIMUMWEIGHT(lbs.)Entry LevelBody Fat %1BelowARMY ROTCMAXIMUMWEIGHT 16120124129133137141146
1861911972022082132192252302361Maximum weight is for ages 17-20 for males and females IAW AR 40-501, dtd 27 Jun 06 (entry levelrequirements). Maximum Body Fat for MALES: 17-20 (26%), 21-27 (26%), 28-39 (28%), 40 (30%)Maximum Body Fat for FEMALES: 17-20 (32%), 21-27 (32%), 28-39 (34%), 40 (36%)2Although you may qualify for a scholarship if you are within the maximum weight for Army ROTC, everyeffort should be made to stay within the weights established for active duty. Active duty weightrequirements are more stringent than those required of Army ROTC cadets. Failure to meet and remainwithin these parameters may result in the loss of a scholarship if offered. (AR 600-9, dtd 1 Sep 06)
tables of weight for army rotc 4-year scholarship recipients and active army weight requirements males height (in.) minimum weight (lbs.) entry level body fat % below1 army rotc maximum weight (lbs.) 20% body fat 17-20 active duty2 maximum weight (lbs.) 22% body fat 21-27 active duty2 maximum weight (lbs.)
