What is the intent of the AFT?

• A. To measure only endurance in a classroom setting
• B. To replace annual physical exams
• C. To accurately reflect the Soldier's combat performance capability linked to Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD) and Common Soldier Task (CST)
• D. To assess physical fitness unrelated to combat tasks

Answer: (C)

The test is designed to measure a Soldier’s ability to perform combat-relevant tasks. It is built to reflect combat performance capability by tying physical results directly to Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills (WTBD) and Common Soldier Tasks (CST). Because the tasks and standards align with these mission-critical duties, the results show how well a Soldier could operate under realistic battlefield demands—speed, strength, endurance, and coordination under load and stress. It isn’t just about general endurance in a classroom setting, it isn’t intended to replace annual physical exams, and it isn’t assessing fitness that isn’t connected to combat tasks.