Army ROTC requires contracted cadets to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) every semester to remain eligible for ROTC benefits.  The APFT is also used as a percentage of every class grade, depending on the class and the instructor.  Contracted cadets participate in mandatory physical training (PT) usually 3 times a week.  However, all cadets are encouraged to attend.

     The typical PT program starts the 2nd week of class and runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 0600 to 0700 hours.  PT is conducted by a MS III (junior) cadet under the supervision of the cadet chain-of-command and the military cadre.

     Physical Training is conducted at the Maverick Stadium, which is located between Davis and Fielder streets, just North of Mitchell Street, in Arlington.

    The parking area is to the east of the stadium, denoted by the blue area marked 27 in the map.  The Battalion will form inside of the stadium, by the north end-zone.  If the stadium is locked, formation will be called along the west fence of the stadium, east side of maverick drive.

     The APFT consist of three events; push-ups, sit-ups, and a two-mile run.  You must do as many push-ups as you can in 2 minutes, followed by a 10 minute rest period.  Then you must do as many sit-ups as you can in 2 minutes followed by a 10 minute rest period.  Finally, you must run 2 miles as fast as you can.

     To pass the APFT you must attain a total score of 180 points or better, with at least 60 points in each event.  A good score is considered 270 points or above, and a max is 300 points.  An extended scale awards points for additional repetitions and beating the minimum time in the run if you have maxed every event.  To pass a 17 year-old male you must do 42 push-ups, 53 sit-ups, and run 15:54 or better in the 2-mile run.  To pass a 17 year-old female must do 19 push-ups, 53 sit-ups, and run 18:54 or better in the 2-mile run.  Download a complete table describing the APFT scores.

     Cadets should strive to attain a 270 or better as soon as they can.  Yet, we do not expect everyone to show up being able to do so.  Physical Fitness is a lifelong commitment on the part of each individual, and as such, it is the responsibility of each individual cadet to do PT on their own, above and beyond what ROTC offers to achieve their individual goals.  Military cadre is always available, and it is common to see groups of cadets running together on the off-days.