The standing power throw captured the essence of what made the Army Combat Fitness Test revolutionary, the author of this ...

The US Army is set to replace its Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) with the Army Fitness Test (AFT). The changes include getting rid of one of its most criticised events and introducing new ...

Following a detailed review of each of the events, researchers with the RAND Corporation noted the steep technique learning curve of the 10-pound medicine ball throw as not benefiting the intent ...

The 10 performance tests are: 20 m dash, pro agility, T test, vertical jump, medicine-ball throw, standing triple jump, standing triple long jump, block jump, sit-up, and endurance test.

The recent removal of the standing power throw from the Army's fitness test threatens to undermine the test's comprehensiveness and effectiveness, the author of this op-ed argues. (SSgt.