ACFT ACFT Soldier Performance & Event Technique 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift, what position must the Soldier's back be in throughout the lift?
- Rounded to engage core
- Neutral/straight spine (Correct answer)
- Slightly arched hyperextension
- Perpendicular to the floor at all times
Correct answer: Neutral/straight spine
Soldiers must maintain a neutral (straight) spine throughout the deadlift to prevent injury and meet the form requirements for a valid repetition.
Question 2: In the Standing Power Throw, where must the Soldier stand when releasing the medicine ball?
- Behind the start line (Correct answer)
- On the start line
- Up to one foot over the start line
- Anywhere within the throwing zone
Correct answer: Behind the start line
The Soldier must remain behind the designated start line during the throw; crossing the line results in a foul and the attempt does not count.
Question 3: During the Hand-Release Push-Up, which body parts may contact the ground at the bottom position?
- Chest, thighs, and hands (Correct answer)
- Chest and hands only
- Hips and hands only
- Chest, hips, and toes only
Correct answer: Chest, thighs, and hands
At the bottom of the Hand-Release Push-Up, the Soldier's chest, thighs, and hands may all rest on the ground before the hand-release movement.
Question 4: What constitutes a 'no-count' repetition in the Hand-Release Push-Up?
- Failing to fully extend elbows at the top (Correct answer)
- Moving the feet during the exercise
- Pausing for more than two seconds
- Not breathing audibly during each rep
Correct answer: Failing to fully extend elbows at the top
A repetition is not counted if the Soldier fails to fully extend the elbows at the top of the push-up movement.
Question 5: In the Sprint-Drag-Carry, what happens if a Soldier knocks over a cone?
- The event is stopped immediately
- The Soldier must reset the cone and continue (Correct answer)
- A 5-second penalty is added to the time
- The attempt is recorded as a failure
Correct answer: The Soldier must reset the cone and continue
If a Soldier knocks over a cone during the Sprint-Drag-Carry, they must reset the cone before continuing the event.
Question 6: During the Plank event, which body position is considered a form break requiring a warning?
- Lifting one foot slightly off the ground
- Hips raised too high above the body line (Correct answer)
- Turning the head to check the clock
- Exhaling audibly during the hold
Correct answer: Hips raised too high above the body line
Raising the hips so they are not aligned with the body is a form break; the grader must issue a verbal correction, and if not fixed, the event ends.
ACFT ACFT Soldier Performance & Event Technique 1
During the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift, what position must the Soldier's back be in throughout the lift?