http://www.scribd.com/mobile/documents/32717729
I didn't find this in any searches, I apologize in advance if this link has already been posted. From the above link you can download the new PT manual
TC 3-22.20 Army Physical Readiness Training.
It seems like the Army is getting away from long distance runs and wanting to emphasize events like 'shuttle sprints' and '30-60s' (30 seconds sprint, 60 seconds job/walk). Functional, combat related fitness seems to be the fixation. Who knows if this may bring about a new APFT, but I'd think the chances are good.
Hypothetically, and my opinion is that the distance run event should not be scrubbed for a sprint event. Distance running is a great aerobic indicator, sprinting primarily anaerobic. Maybe the Army should just add sprinting and pull ups to the APFT. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out over the next few years. I know some of the 173rd here in Vicenza is going to be piloting a new test based on events from this manual.
Any comments or concerns on the new PT manual and the "inadequacies" of the current APFT?
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