Military Physical Fitness 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum time allowed for a male soldier aged 17-21 to complete the 2-mile run on the legacy Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)?
- 13:00
- 15:54 (Correct answer)
- 16:36
- 18:00
Correct answer: 15:54
Male soldiers aged 17-21 must complete the 2-mile run in 15:54 or less to achieve the maximum score on the APFT.
Question 2: What does the FITT principle's 'T' for Type refer to in military physical training?
- Total volume of exercise
- The specific mode or kind of exercise performed (Correct answer)
- Time of day to train
- Training tempo and pace
Correct answer: The specific mode or kind of exercise performed
In the FITT principle, Type refers to the specific mode or kind of exercise, such as running, swimming, or strength training.
Question 3: Which condition is characterized by the body's core temperature exceeding 104°F (40°C) during physical exertion?
- Heat cramps
- Heat syncope
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Heat stroke
Heat stroke occurs when core body temperature exceeds 104°F and is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate cooling.
Question 4: In the ACFT, what distance is covered in the Sprint-Drag-Carry event total?
- 50 meters
- 100 meters (Correct answer)
- 200 meters
- 400 meters
Correct answer: 100 meters
The Sprint-Drag-Carry event covers a total of 100 meters (five 25-meter shuttles: sprint, drag, lateral, carry, sprint).
Question 5: Which type of stretching is recommended AFTER a workout to improve long-term flexibility in soldiers?
- Ballistic stretching
- Dynamic stretching
- Static stretching (Correct answer)
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
Correct answer: Static stretching
Static stretching, held for 15-30 seconds, is most effective for improving flexibility when performed after exercise when muscles are warm.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a proper cool-down after military physical training?
- To immediately refuel glycogen stores
- To gradually reduce heart rate and prevent blood pooling (Correct answer)
- To stretch only the upper body
- To begin the next training block
Correct answer: To gradually reduce heart rate and prevent blood pooling
A cool-down gradually reduces heart rate and prevents blood pooling in the extremities, reducing dizziness and soreness.
Question 7: What is rhabdomyolysis, a risk associated with extreme military physical training?
- A stress fracture of the tibia
- Breakdown of muscle tissue releasing proteins into the bloodstream (Correct answer)
- Severe dehydration causing kidney failure only
- A form of exercise-induced asthma
Correct answer: Breakdown of muscle tissue releasing proteins into the bloodstream
Rhabdomyolysis is the rapid breakdown of muscle fibers that releases myoglobin into the bloodstream, which can damage the kidneys.
Military Physical Fitness 3
What is the maximum time allowed for a male soldier aged 17-21 to complete the 2-mile run on the legacy Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)?