What Is the Score Requirement for an Army PT Badge?
The Army requires that its members remain in top physical condition, so it administers the Army Physical Fitness Test several times a year. In 1986, the Army decided to reward soldiers who performed well by creating the Army Physical Fitness Badge to recognize their achievement.
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Description of theTest
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The APFT consists of two minutes of push-ups, two minutes of sit-ups and a two-mile run completed in sequence. Each section is scored on a scale of zero to 100.
Differences In Scoring Standards
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The scoring standards are divided by age and sex. For instance, a 35-year-old woman is not required to meet the same standards as a 19-year-old man.
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Description of the Badge
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The badge is a dark-blue circle with darker blue edges. In the center is a gold human with its arms outstretched in front of a representation of the U.S. flag. Around the border of the disk is the phrase "Physical Fitness Excellence."
Appropriate Wear
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The Army Physical Fitness Badge may be worn on the physical training uniform only.
Required Score
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Anyone who scores 270 or higher on the test is qualified to wear the Physical Fitness Badge.
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