The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and the Health of the Active Component: Understanding the Link Between the ACFT and Personnel Health and Injuries

This report examines the relationship between the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), the U.S. Army's physical fitness test of record, and injuries among active component soldiers. The authors used available data to gain initial insights on the relationship between test administration, individual test events, and injury risk. The report provides policy options that the Army can consider to assess soldiers at risk and reduce preventable injuries.