PFT Summer 2022
Cadets at USAFA will take physical fitness tests each semester to measure their overall strength and conditioning. Proficiency is required in both the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and the Aerobic Fitness Test (AFT). Cadets are required to take both the AFT and PFT each semester of their cadet career.
During BCT, the Basics take the PFT to see where their fitness level is so they can work on improving their weak areas and get ready for the Fall PFT. During today's PFT, the Basics did pull-ups, long jumps, sit-ups, and push-ups.
PFT Standards for Pull-ups:
Must start from a complete "dead hang" bottom position on the pull-up bar.
Palms facing away.
Shoulders completely relaxed.
Elbows locked out in the 180-degree position.
Every pull-up must be initiated with the arms.
Initiating a pull-up by swinging the legs in not allowed.
Kicking or extending the legs in order to raise the chin above the bar is not allowed.
The test will be terminated if the Basic dismounts from the bar.
PFT Standards for Sit-ups:
Begin by lying face up with feet anchored, shoulder blades and buttocks in contact with the ground, and knees bent at 90 degrees.
Arms crossed over chest with open hands or fingers at shoulders or resting on upper chest.
A toe hold bar may be used by hooking feet or toes under the bar with the heels in contact with the ground at all times.
Basics may not grab their shirt.
The test will be terminated if the Basic rests in the down position.
PFT Standards for Long Jump
Inform the instructor whether you will be taking a practice jump.
The practice jump cannot count for their score under any circumstances.
Must start behind a designated line.
The feet must be parallel to starting line and the cadets cannot jump prior to the actual start of the jump.
Once the practice jump is complete the basics will perform 2 jumps.
If the Basic faults on both jumps, that Basic will receive a 0 for this exercise.
All squadrons participated in PFT today. WebGuy did its best to take separate photos by squadron, although there was a mixture of squadrons today.
The page numbers listed below are an approximate estimate of each squadron. Please keep this in mind as you search through the photos.
To view photos by squadron, go to CLASSES > 2026 > BCT PFT/AFT. You can select your squadron from there. Sort order must be first set to OLDEST to NEWEST.
Aggressors - Pages 140 - 161
Barbarians - Pages 161 - 185
Cobras - Pages 185 - 204
Demons - Pages 204 - 224
Executioners - Pages 224 - 240
Flying Tigers - Pages 240 - 255
Guts - Pages 255 - 277
Hellcats - Pages 277 - 294