ALCON,

Please be advised of the new FY21 guidance regarding the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Environment.

BLUF:

1), published on 31 March 2020, stated the APFT testing frequency standards for all components is temporarily suspended until further notice. All current valid passing APFT scores are extended until further notice. Additionally, ACFT diagnostic testing requirements are suspended until

further notice.

c. FRAGO 1 to HQDA EXORD 164-20 (Enclosure 2) was published on 27 April 2020. This FRAGO provides guidance on the APFT, ACFT, and Army Body Composition Program (ABCP).

1. Current valid passing APFT scores remain valid until further notice. In instances where a Soldier was unable to take an APFT within the 12-months (pregnancy, surgery, or injury profile) but passed their last Record APFT, the Soldier's last Record APFT remains valid until further notice.

2. Soldiers and units will continue to maintain their physical fitness readiness based on the standards associated with the APFT; and they will continue to train for ACFT events when practicable in accordance with COVID-19 mitigation measures.

3. ACFT diagnostic testing requirements are suspended until further notice.

4. The Height (HT)/Weight (WT) and ABCP assessment conducted in conjunction with Record APFT/Diagnostic ACFT testing for all components is temporarily suspended until further notice. All current HT/WT and ABCP assessments remain valid until further notice. Soldiers enrolled in the

ABCP are expected to make progress toward meeting Army standards.

5. Soldiers flagged for APFT or HT/WT may request to take and pass the APFT and/or the ACBP assessment to overcome the flag provided testing complies with prior guidance and restrictions related to COVID-19 (i.e. Soldiers may use a bar to hold their feet during the sit-up event; social distancing will be enforced). Commanders may execute the monthly ABCP assessment given COVID-19 mitigation measures are taken. The approval for taking the APFT or HT/WT is the company/battalion commander.

d. FRAGO 2 to HQDA EXORD 164-20 (Enclosure 3) was published on 14 May 2020. A key element of this document states a current passing APFT score and HT/WT is valid for use as the APFT and HT/WT prerequisite for PME (enlisted and officer), functional courses, operational course credit consideration, or distance learning/education requirements.

e. Army Directive 2020-06 (Army Combat Fitness Test) (Enclosure 4) was published on 12 June 2020. This document states the following:

1. Army will no longer conduct the APFT after 30 September 2020. The only exception is articulated in AR 350-1, paragraph F-5k, for Soldiers who failed their last APFT.

2. A passing score on the APFT remains valid until 31 March 2022 for any purpose requiring a passing APFT or score, including, but not limited to professional military education, functional courses, or operational course credit consideration.