PT revisions in effect

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Revisions to the Air Force Fitness Program went into effect July 1, incorporating new scoring standards and a requirement to test twice a year. Along with these revisions, members of Team Holloman will now be tested by personnel assigned to the Fitness Assessment Cells located in the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia / Released)

Fitness program revisions in effect

Published July 1, 2010
By Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia
49th Wing Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Revisions to the Air Force Fitness Program went into effect July 1, bringing changes to the scoring and frequency of the physical training test.

Along with these revisions, members of Team Holloman will now be tested by personnel assigned to the Fitness Assessment Cells located in the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center.

According to FAC officials, PT tests will be scheduled with individual's unit fitness program manager and will be conducted at the fitness center where the FAC is located.

The run portion of the test will be administered on the red running track in the mornings or on the indoor track in the evenings. Toe bars and mats will be provided for the pushup and sit-up portion of the test, and the waist measurement will be conducted in the FAC office.

For more information on the Fitness Assessment Cell or the PT test, contact the FAC at 575-572-6014, or for more information on the Air Force Fitness Program, visit http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/affitnessprogram/index.asp.