Army Combat Fitness Test Faces Uncertain Future in Congress
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Military.com
Congress is seeking to scrap the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and revert to the previous Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), a move that has sparked outcry from Army leadership. The draft legislation is far from final and faces months of negotiations before a final bill is sent to the president's desk for his signature. The ACFT has become a significant component of soldier evaluations and promotions, and the move would not only put the Army back years on training efforts but also sow confusion and frustration among soldiers after the ACFT's long development.