BCT PFT #2
Basics are back from their Day Out on Saturday and have completed their 2nd Physical Fitness Test Today!
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, we got coverage of the Basics doing pull-ups, sit-ups, and their sprint.
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.
Please set your photo sort from OLDEST to NEWEST
To view photos select CLASSES -- 2028 --BCT PFT/AFT -- PG. 1 or CLICK BELOW
Pull ups 1 pg. 103
Sit-ups pg. 130
Pull-ups 2 pg. 190
*NOTE: There are sprint pictures mixed in.