Military Physical Fitness 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary energy system used during a 2-mile run at a steady pace?
- Anaerobic glycolysis
- ATP-PC system
- Aerobic oxidative system (Correct answer)
- Alactic system
Correct answer: Aerobic oxidative system
Sustained endurance activities like the 2-mile run rely primarily on the aerobic oxidative system for energy production.
Question 2: How many push-ups must a male soldier aged 22-26 complete to earn a maximum score on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Hand-Release Push-Up event?
- 50
- 60
- 69 (Correct answer)
- 80
Correct answer: 69
Male soldiers aged 22-26 need 69 hand-release push-ups to achieve the maximum score on the ACFT.
Question 3: Which ACFT event assesses a soldier's ability to perform explosive lower-body power?
- Sprint-Drag-Carry
- Standing Power Throw (Correct answer)
- Leg Tuck
- Two-Mile Run
Correct answer: Standing Power Throw
The Standing Power Throw measures explosive lower-body and core power by having soldiers throw a 10-lb medicine ball backward overhead.
Question 4: What minimum ACFT total score is required to meet the general Army standard across all six events?
- 300
- 360 (Correct answer)
- 420
- 450
Correct answer: 360
Soldiers must achieve a minimum total score of 360 points across the six ACFT events to meet the general Army standard.
Question 5: During the ACFT Sprint-Drag-Carry event, what weight is used for the sled drag portion?
- 50 lbs
- 75 lbs
- 90 lbs (Correct answer)
- 120 lbs
Correct answer: 90 lbs
The Sprint-Drag-Carry uses a 90-lb sled for the backward drag portion of the event.
Question 6: What is the recommended minimum frequency of aerobic training sessions per week for military fitness maintenance?
- 1 day
- 2 days
- 3 days (Correct answer)
- 5 days
Correct answer: 3 days
Military fitness guidelines recommend at least 3 aerobic training sessions per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness.
Question 7: Which principle of physical training states that the body must be challenged beyond its current capacity to improve fitness?
- Specificity
- Overload (Correct answer)
- Reversibility
- Progression
Correct answer: Overload
The principle of overload states that training stress must exceed the body's current capacity to stimulate adaptation and improvement.
Military Physical Fitness 2
What is the primary energy system used during a 2-mile run at a steady pace?