Army PRT - U.S. Army APFT Calculator for Android

11 things about Army PRT - U.S. Army APFT Calculator

1. The Army PRT App is for the U.S. Army Soldier who needs a quick and easy solution to calculate the Physical Fitness Test and Body Composition Test (weigh in or tape test) scores.

2. The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) has two events: the Body Composition Assessment (BCA) and the Physical Fitness Test (PFT).

3. In most cases, failure to pass the Army's minimum weight or body fat percentage standards will make you ineligible for promotion, transfer, reenlistment or opportunities to attend professional schools.

4. The APFT is to be taken at least twice a calendar year and you must be able to meet the minimum standards to be eligible for promotion, transfer, and to attend Army schools.

5. If you do not meet the initial height/weight requirements, the Army uses a calculation based on your abdominal and neck measurements to determine your body fat percentage.

6. This may be done at the same time as your Army Physical Fitness Test.

7. The Body Composition Test ensures every soldier is healthy, physically fit, and combat ready.

8. The APFT is a three-event physical performance test used to assess endurance.

9. Within the The Body Composition Test you will be required to weigh in at least once every six months.

10. This Army PFT App is current with the latest version of FM 7-22 and offers full support for alternative cardio events.

11. The program requires you to meet specific weight standards, which are based on their height, weight, and gender.