Army Contingent practices ACFT
Story by Lt. Col. David Olson NATO-Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) The U.S. Army Contingent assigned to NATO Allied Land Command (LANDCOM) Headquarters practiced the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on Feb. 22, 2019, to gain a better understanding of the events. Even though the small contingent of approximately 30 U.S. Army soldiers is stationed at a remote location 5,282 miles east of the Pentagon and several countries away from their higher headquarters, they continue to follow U.S. military standards by remaining physically fit. There are six events in the new ACFT: 3-repetition maximum deadlift, standing power throw, hand-release push-up, sprint-drag-carry, leg tuck and the 2-mile run. A noncommissioned officer explained each event to the soldiers and provided a demonstration except for the 2-mile run. After seeing demonstrations on the five new events, the soldiers formed into five groups, rotated through each station and practiced the new events. Maj. Patrick VanKirk, t...