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Originally Posted by distance-runner
Hypothetically, and my opinion is that the distance run event should not be scrubbed for a sprint event. Distance running is a great aerobic indicator, sprinting primarily anaerobic. Maybe the Army should just add sprinting and pull ups to the APFT.
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Might your opinion be a bit biased since you are a distance runner?
Personally I think the 2-miler should be removed and replaced by sprints in combat load. When was the last time someone ran 2 miles in combat to begin with...
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Any comments or concerns on the... "inadequacies" of the current APFT?
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The APFT as it stands measures 3 events (which are totally non-related to combat or being fit for such.) It was meant to be easy to administer, not measure combat fitness.
More time and effort should be placed on core and overall strength. Flat bench, deadlift, pullup with kit...
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