ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST GRADER CERTIFICATION EXAM

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ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST GRADER CERTIFICATION EXAM PART 1 – Choose the best answer for each of the following questions. 1. True or False: ACFT Graders are responsible for ensuring the necessary equipment is on hand for each lane. 2. When does the MDL Grader receive the DA Form 705-TEST for the Soldier being tested? A. From the NCOIC before the ACFT begins B. From the Soldier prior to the Preparation Drill C. They receive a blank form and fill it out when the Soldier is assigned to their lane D. From the Soldier prior to the MDL 3. When will the ACFT Grader provide the visual signal to the NCOIC indicating that they are prepared? A. After the NCOIC announces the event B. After the NCOIC commands “GRADERS READY” C. When the first Soldier in the stack is prepared to perform the event D. After each Soldier in the stack is prepared to perform the event 4. What commands will the ACFT Grader provide to have the Soldier begin the MDL? A. “THE MAXIMUM DEADLIFT STARTS NOW” B. “BEGIN” C. “GET SET, GO” D. There is no official command, Graders just tell Soldiers to start in their own way. E. The NCOIC will provide all commands for the Soldiers 5. True or False: Any time a grader makes a safety stop on the 1 st repetition, the Soldier is authorized to resume the attempt from the beginning. 6. On which repetition(s) would the grader terminate the event if making a safety stop? A. 1 st & 2 nd repetitions B. 2 nd & 3 rd repetitions C. 1 st & 3 rd repetitions

7. What would the grader do if, during any of the three repetitions, the Soldier performs any of the following actions?  Fails to fully extend the legs during the upward movement phase  Drops the bar to the ground  Removes hands from the bar between repetitions when the bar is on the ground  Fails to touch the bar to the ground between repetitions  Does not perform a continuous movement by resting on the ground  Is called for a safety stop on the 2 nd or 3 rd attempt A. Performs a safety stop and allows the Soldier to restart the event immediately B. Performs a safety stop and allows the Soldier to go to the end of the line and restart once all other Soldiers have made their attempts C. Terminates the event and does not allow another attempt D. Terminates the event and allows the Soldier another attempt at a lower weight of their choosing 8. Which MDL safety stop is demonstrated in these images? A. Allowing one or both knees to move together during any part of the movement B. Moving the hips above the shoulders to initiate the upward movement C. Letting the back or shoulders round out during any part of the movement D. Losing balance during any part of the movement – including stepping forwards or backwards from the starting position

9. Which MDL safety stop is demonstrated in these images? A. Allowing one or both knees to move together during any part of the movement B. Moving the hips above the shoulders to initiate the upward movement C. Letting the back or shoulders round out during any part of the movement D. Losing balance during any part of the movement – including stepping forwards or backwards from the starting position 10. Which MDL safety stop is demonstrated in these images? A. Allowing one or both knees to move together during any part of the movement B. Moving the hips above the shoulders to initiate the upward movement C. Letting the back or shoulders round out during any part of the movement D. Losing balance during any part of the movement – including stepping forwards or backwards from the starting position

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11. Which MDL safety stop is demonstrated in this image? A. Allowing one or both knees to move together during any part of the movement B. Moving the hips above the shoulders to initiate the upward movement C. Letting the back or shoulders round out during any part of the movement D. Losing balance during any part of the movement – including stepping forwards or backwards from the starting position 12. Which of the following images shows a correctly filled out DA Form 705-TEST for the MDL for a 22-year-old male Soldier? A. B. C. D. E.

13. In what order will the grader place the DA Form 705-TEST prior to the SPT? A. The heaviest MDL weight will go first, the lightest MDL weight will go last B. The lightest MDL weight will go first, the heaviest MDL weight will go last C. The Soldier that went first on the MDL, regardless of the weight lifted, will go first D. All Soldiers will receive a 5-minute rest period, then the order doesn’t matter 14. True or False: Graders will work only with their lane to grade the SPT. 15. Who will direct Soldiers one throw at a time, alternating between lanes until each Soldier has completed two throws? A. The NCOIC/OIC B. The Grader C. The Scorer 16. When will a Soldier be allowed a third throw? A. When one throw was a fault B. When both throws were faults C. When the Soldier failed to achieve their minimum on one attempt D. When the Soldier failed to achieve their minimum on both attempts 17. Which DA Form 705-TEST correctly indicates one fault on the 1 st attempt of the SPT? A. B. C. D.

18. Match the image to the appropriate SPT fault. A. 1. Falling to the ground B. 2. Stepping on the start line or into the lane during the throw

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19. Where will the Grader mark the point and read the measurement for the SPT? A. The furthest edge of the ball’s landing point B. The center of the ball’s landing point C. Where the ball rolls to 20. What unit will the grader read off for the SPT? A. To the nearest meter B. To the nearest inch C. To the nearest decimeter D. To the nearest foot 21. Which of the following images shows a correctly filled out DA Form 705-TEST for the SPT for a 22-year-old female Soldier? A. B. C. D. E. 22. Who is responsible for counting down the time to 2-minutes during the HRP event? A. Grader B. NCOIC / OIC 23. On which movement does the Grader count the repetition?

A. When the Soldier pushes up to the front leaning rest position B. When the Soldier returns to the ground after the front leaning rest position C. When the Soldier fully extends into a T-position D. When the Soldier places the hands back on the ground under the shoulders the T-position 24. Indicate whether the movement error would result in the repetition not counting (C) or termination (T) of the HRP event? Use a C to indicate which statement(s) results in the repetition not counting and a T to indicate which statement(s) result in termination of the event. ___ _ Failing to maintain a straight body alignment from the head to the ankles throughout the repetition __ _ Deviating from straight body alignment during the front leaning rest position ___ Lifts a hand or foot from the ground (other than to execute the T-position) __ _ Failing to fully extend both arms into a generally straight T-position ___ Places a knee on the ground __ _ Failing to fully extend the elbows in the up position (front leaning rest) __ _ Failing to bring the hands back to the starting position to complete the repetition ___ Failing to keep the feet within a boot’s width apart ___ Failing to make a continuous effort to raise up from the ground ___ Repeating the T-position movement before raising from the ground 25. Which of the following images shows a correctly filled out DA Form 705-TEST for the HRP for a 20-year-old male Soldier? A. B. C. D. 26. Who will issue the command, “GET SET, GO” to begin the SDC event?

A. The NCOIC B. The Grader 27. Who is responsible for timing the Soldiers in two lanes? A. The NCOIC B. The Grader at the start line C. The Grader at the turn-around line 28. When will graders begin timing the Soldier performing the SDC? A. When both lanes being observed are in the prone position and indicate they are ready B. When the NCOIC commands “THE SPRINT DRAG CARRY BEGINS NOW” C. On the command, “GO” 29. On which repetitions of the SDC does a Soldier need to touch the turn-around line with BOTH the hand and foot? A. Sprint (2x) B. Drag C. Lateral D. Carry E. Sprint (2x) 30. True or False: On the Drag portion of the SDC the entire sled must cross the 25-meter line at the turn-around point and the start-line. 31. On the Carry portion of the SDC, what portion of the Soldier’s body must touch the 25-meter line at the turn-around point and the starting line? A. The hand B. The foot C. Both 32. What is NOT a reason for a Grader to call a Soldier back to the start-line? A. Failing to touch the start line or turn-around line with hand or foot as appropriate B. Failing to fully cross the start line or turn-around line with the sled C. The Soldier falls on any repetition D. The Soldier drops the kettlebells at the start-line 33. True or False: A Soldier can be terminated for incorrect repetitions on the SDC.

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34. True or False: The kettlebells must remain upright with the handle in the up position throughout the Carry repetition. 35. True or False: Soldiers may ONLY grasp the handles of the straps on the sled during the Drag repetition.

36. Which of the following images shows a correctly filled out DA Form 705-TEST for the SDC for a 20-year-old female Soldier? A. B. C. D. E. 37. Identify the correct elements of the “straight-line position” for the PLK event. A. Fingers interlocked B. Hands touching or up to a fist-width apart C. Hips in a straight line with the legs and shoulders D. Elbows aligned with the shoulders E. Forearms parallel to each other F. Forearms forming a triangle G. Ankles flexed with the bottom of the toes on the ground H. Palms only on the ground I. Fists only on the ground J. Palms or Fists on the ground K. Feet together L. Feet up to shoulder-width apart Feet together or up to a boot-width apart

38. How many verbal warnings should a Grader give a Soldier for failing to maintain the straight-line position prior to terminating the event? A. One B. Two C. Three 39. True or False: Shaking or trembling as a result of maximum exertion is permitted as long as the proper plank position is maintained. 40. On which command will the Soldier lift both knees off the ground and move the hips into the straight-line position? A. “GET READY” B. “GET SET” C. “GO” 41. True or False: Graders will terminate the event if a Soldier raises a hand or foot from the floor, fails to maintain a straight-line positions, or touches the floor with any portion of the body other than feet, forearms, and fist/palms. 42. How often will the NCOIC or Grader announce the elapsed time? A. In 10-second intervals B. In 15-second intervals C. In 20-second intervals D. In 30-second intervals 43. Which of the following images shows a correctly filled out DA Form 705-TEST for the SDC for a 27-year-old male Soldier? A. B. C.

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D. E. 44. How long is the required rest period after the PLK event? A. 5-minutes B. 10-minutes C. 15-minutes D. However long it takes to get to the track for the 2MR event 45. When will the NCOIC begin the clock for the 2MR? A. On the command “GO” B. After the last Soldier crosses the start line 46. When are NCOICs required to announce the elapsed time? A. When Soldiers complete a lap B. When Soldiers cross the finish line C. When Soldiers are at the half-way point D. When Soldiers are at each half mile 47. True or False: The Grader allows a short warm-up period and an opportunity to adjust resistance and equipment for the 5,000-Meter Row and 12,000-Meter Bike, and 1,000-Meter Swim events. 48. True or False: The 2.5-Mile Walk is an approved alternate event for the ACFT. 49. Who is responsible for ensuring all Soldiers sign their DA Form 705-TEST after the 2-Mile Run or alternate event is complete? A. The Soldier B. The Grader C. The NCOIC D. The Soldier’s Team/Squad Leader

50. True or False: The Grader is responsible for converting raw scores for all events into point scores for each event and entering the total on the DA Form 705-TEST. PART 2 – Given the information in the table, complete each DA Form 705-TEST. The DA Form 705-TEST indicates the grade and gender of the Soldier in the AGE block of each Test. Submit the PDF to your Facilitator for grading. 21yo MALE 24yo FEMALE 29yo MALE 19yo FEMALE MDL 290 - 300 140 - 150 140 - 0 0 - 180 SPT Fault – Fault - 9.0 6.0 - 6.1 7.7 – 6.8 3.8 - fault HRP 30 23 PROFILE 10 SDC 2:04 2:43 1:33 2:32 PLK 1:30 3:13 1:20 2:22 2MR 18:32 2.5MWalk – 31:17 15:48 20:33