A Review Of The Air Force Fitness Assessment

Author : Sean Robson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Physical education and training, Military
ISBN : OCLC:1288582806

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A Review of the Air Force Fitness Assessment by Sean Robson Pdf

Military readiness requires service members to be mentally and physically fit to perform duties in various environments. To determine whether service members have the requisite physical fitness to serve, the U.S. Air Force (AF) and its sister services have established various medical and physical standards. These standards are first applied as part of an initial screening for military entrance. After joining, service members must continue to maintain fitness in accordance with their respective service policies. This report presents an overview of research relevant to fitness assessment (FA) components to ensure airmen readiness, support the National Defense Strategy, and promote a culture of health and well-being across the AF. The authors conducted an evaluation of the AF-FA using scientific evidence drawn from published literature on relevant FA components, with an emphasis on the potential for current assessments to meet overall health and deployment requirements. Evidence from the literature was augmented with workshops and discussions with a variety of subject-matter experts, including those familiar with deployment readiness training. The authors also identify potential gaps and offer recommendations for improvement. The work in this report should be of interest to military policymakers and researchers involved in setting and evaluating military physical fitness standards.

Author : Sean Robson,Tracy C. McCausland,Jennifer L. Cerully,Stephanie Pezard,Laura Raaen,Nahom M. Beyene
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0833099442

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Evaluating an Operator Physical Fitness Test Prototype for Tactical Air Control Party and Air Liaison Officers by Sean Robson,Tracy C. McCausland,Jennifer L. Cerully,Stephanie Pezard,Laura Raaen,Nahom M. Beyene Pdf

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Author : Sean Robson,Isabel Leamon,Maria C. Lytell,Miriam Matthews,Margaret Chamberlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1977406696

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A Review of the Air Force Fitness Assessment by Sean Robson,Isabel Leamon,Maria C. Lytell,Miriam Matthews,Margaret Chamberlin Pdf

This report presents an overview of research relevant to U.S. Air Force fitness assessment components to ensure readiness of personnel, support the National Defense Strategy, and promote a culture of health and well-being across the U.S. Air Force.

Author : David Soto
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1541152255

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Pass Your PT Test by David Soto Pdf

If you have never failed your PT Test, then this little book is not for you. Sorry, save your money and go buy a Monster instead.If have recently failed, concerned about an upcoming assessment, want to get leadership off your back, tired of bad advice that doesn't work from people who have never failed, never want your PT Test to interfere with your career ever again, just plain frustrated, or have troops that have failed, keep reading!I have gone from failing and being in "the program" to ending my career with a 97.5. My goal is to produce the same results for all the Airmen out there, who are struggling with the PT Test, themselves.This is not going to turn you into a machine overnight. This not my version of P90X. This is not Weight Watchers. I am not going to sell you a magic drink powder. I am not going to ask you to join a network marketing or multi level marketing scheme. What I am going to give you is information and guidance.The Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment is broken down to three parts. Strength, Aerobic Endurance, and Waist Measurement. In this book I will give you unconventional methods to address each of these.I will help you Pass Your PT Test by covering the following:*Strength (push-ups and sit-ups)- I can teach you how to improve these numbers drastically in 30 days by teaching you how to "grease the groove."*Aerobic Endurance (1.5 mile run)- This one isn't so easy. We will address ankle and foot mobility, running efficiency and training to specifically target you heart and lungs.*Body Composition (waist measurement)- This can be easy but in most cases we really need to spend some time on this. We will cover food addiction, inflammatory foods and stress management.Although I am retired, I still want to serve. The best way I see that's possible is to apply my years of research and experience to helping Airman never let the PT Test get in the way of a 5 EPR, promotion, or assignment ever again.

Author : Sean Robson,Stephanie Pezard,Maria C. Lytell,Carra S. Sims,John E. Boon, Jr.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0833099426

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Evaluation of the Strength Aptitude Test and Other Fitness Tests to Qualify Air Force Recruits for Physically Demanding Specialties by Sean Robson,Stephanie Pezard,Maria C. Lytell,Carra S. Sims,John E. Boon, Jr. Pdf

The Air Force uses the Strength Aptitude Test (SAT) to determine whether recruits meet the fitness levels needed to perform the duties of various Air Force specialties with physical strength requirements. However, the SAT was developed in the early 1980s and has not been revalidated since then. In the interim, the duties associated with many Air Force Specialty Code classifications may have changed, and new ones have been added. These changes require a reevaluation of the SAT's utility and effectiveness for qualifying recruits into these specialties. This report evaluates the status and validity of the SAT in a series of studies and summarizes the studies RAND has completed independently and one study conducted in conjunction with HumRRO, which provided the additional data necessary to develop some courses of action for the Air Force to follow to ensure airmen can meet job-related physical requirements.

Author : Miriam Matthews,Carra S. Sims,Sean Robson,Matthew Walsh,Stephanie Rennane,Joshua Snoke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1977409040

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Physical Fitness Standards to Support Readiness and Deployability by Miriam Matthews,Carra S. Sims,Sean Robson,Matthew Walsh,Stephanie Rennane,Joshua Snoke Pdf

Through analyses involving the Air Force's Tier 1 fitness assessment (FA), the authors examine whether FA components meet their intended purpose to minimize health risks and maximize readiness of airmen.

Author : Sean Robson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Families of military personnel
ISBN : 0833083775

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Physical Fitness and Resilience by Sean Robson Pdf

This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force family members. It examines the relationship between physical fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature that address work-related physical fitness and health-related physical fitness. Supporting or increasing the levels of physical fitness identified in this report may facilitate resilience and can protect Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force families from the negative effects of stress. The report also reviews interventions designed to promote physical fitness applicable at the individual, unit, family, and community levels.

Author : Combat Control School Heritage Foundation
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 2772 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781665546331

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U.S. Air Force Special Tactics by Combat Control School Heritage Foundation Pdf

The CCT - The Eye of the Storm-series chronicles the exploits of Air Force Special Warfare, Combat Control Teams (CCT). It is told in the form of short stories; many etched by a cocktail of blood, sweat and tears. The Combat Control story began in the de facto Volume I with the appearance of the first CCTs; i.e., command and control teams cobbled together by the WWII U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) for Operation Varsity. The CCT story continued in Volume II, detailing the 21st Century fight in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Included are two humanitarian missions; operations of epic proportion in Haiti and Japan. In this third volume subtitled - Medal of Honor (MOH) - the CCT story is expanded, incorporating the two previously self-published volumes and adding hundreds of new stories from around the globe. But, with a concentration on operations in southwest Asia; including Afghanistan; now America’s longest war. This volume is an all-inclusive compilation presented as a single, premium publication. The diversity of feature stories, subjects and styles present a well-rounded, unbiased look at the CCT’s view at “the eye of the storm.” Each published PA reporter and volunteer contributor has a by-line in the book. Thanks to all for their remarkable journalistic work. The book is expected to engage a wider-ranging audience of American and allied military elements, families, historians and enthusiasts. More importantly, Medal of Honor celebrates the first-ever award of the Air Force Medal of Honor to a Combat Control patriot and hero. On April 20, 2018 after more than fifteen years technical review and Air Staff deliberation the Medal of Honor for TSgt John Chapman was approved by President Donald Trump. The MOH award ceremonies and associated events are covered in detail near the end of this book. In preparing CCT - The Eye of the Storm - Medal of Honor, the goal was to collect stories from hundreds of sources, written by an even larger band of vetted professionals selected to observe, record and report truths about military units in action. In my mind the U.S. Government Public Affairs Offices were the perfect choice. For that reason, you will find hundreds of PA-generated stories used herein. Through our collective efforts we have published a fair and accurate chronical of USAF Combat Control Team’s stories; exploiting the public domain and declassified accounts. This is a documentary of Air Force Combat Control Teams operating at The Eye of the Storm. Subtitled Medal of Honor; it is the most in-depth CCT history ever published.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Air bases
ISBN : WISC:89121571210

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Gateway Wing by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on the Youth Population and Military Recruitment: Physical, Medical, and Mental Health Standards
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309164870

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Assessing Fitness for Military Enlistment by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on the Youth Population and Military Recruitment: Physical, Medical, and Mental Health Standards Pdf

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) faces short-term and long-term challenges in selecting and recruiting an enlisted force to meet personnel requirements associated with diverse and changing missions. The DoD has established standards for aptitudes/abilities, medical conditions, and physical fitness to be used in selecting recruits who are most likely to succeed in their jobs and complete the first term of service (generally 36 months). In 1999, the Committee on the Youth Population and Military Recruitment was established by the National Research Council (NRC) in response to a request from the DoD. One focus of the committee's work was to examine trends in the youth population relative to the needs of the military and the standards used to screen applicants to meet these needs. When the committee began its work in 1999, the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force had recently experienced recruiting shortfalls. By the early 2000s, all the Services were meeting their goals; however, in the first half of calendar year 2005, both the Army and the Marine Corps experienced recruiting difficulties and, in some months, shortfalls. When recruiting goals are not being met, scientific guidance is needed to inform policy decisions regarding the advisability of lowering standards and the impact of any change on training time and cost, job performance, attrition, and the health of the force. Assessing Fitness for Military Enlistment examines the current physical, medical, and mental health standards for military enlistment in light of (1) trends in the physical condition of the youth population; (2) medical advances for treating certain conditions, as well as knowledge of the typical course of chronic conditions as young people reach adulthood; (3) the role of basic training in physical conditioning; (4) the physical demands and working conditions of various jobs in today's military services; and (5) the measures that are used by the Services to characterize an individual's physical condition. The focus is on the enlistment of 18- to 24-year-olds and their first term of service.

Author : U S Air Force
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0359793711

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Personnel by U S Air Force Pdf

It is every Airman's responsibility to maintain the standards set forth in this AFI 365 days a year. Being physically fit allows you to properly support the Air Force mission. The goal of the Fitness Program (FP) is to motivate all members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, muscular fitness training, and healthy eating. An active lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of readiness. Commanders and supervisors must incorporate fitness into the Air Force culture establishing an environment for members to maintain physical fitness and health to meet expeditionary mission requirements. The Fitness Assessment (FA) provides commanders with a tool to assist in the determination of overall fitness of their military personnel. Commander-driven physical fitness training is the backbone of the Air Force Fitness Program and an integral part of...

Author : United States. Defense Logistics Studies Information Exchange
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 856 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Military research
ISBN : MINN:31951T002489906

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Annual Department of Defense Bibliography of Logistics Studies and Related Documents by United States. Defense Logistics Studies Information Exchange Pdf

Author : United States Government US Air Force,Us Air Force
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1490562206

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Air Force Instruction AFI 36-2905 Fitness Program Including 3 January 2013 Changes by United States Government US Air Force,Us Air Force Pdf

The United States Air Force USAF Physical Fitness Program is fully detailed in AFI 36-2905 including: Chapter 1: Responsibilities Chapter 2: Fitness Assessment Chapter 3: Fitness Assessment Waivers Chapter 4: Exemptions Chapter 5: Physical Fitness Education/Intervention Chapter 6: Special Populations Chapter 7: Program Management Chapter 8: Fitness Metrics Chapter 9: Administrative and Personnel Actions Attachment 1: Glossary of References and Supporting Information Attachment 2: Physical Fitness Guidelines Attachment 3: Sample Unit Physical Fitness Programs Attachment 4: Fitness Screening Questionnaire Attachment 5: ARC Fitness Test Deferral Guidance Attachment 6: ARC Fitness Deferral Follow Up Questionnaire Attachment 7: Muscle Fitness Assessment Procedures Attachment 8: 1.5 Mile Run and 1.0 Mile Walk Course Requirements Attachment 9: DOD Waiver From Body Fat Methodology Attachment 10: REGAF Sample Memorandum for Medical Clearance Attachment 11: ARC Sample Memorandum for Medical Clearance Attachment 12: Sample Memo for TDY/PME Attachment 13: Medications Affecting Fitness Program Participation Attachment 14: Fitness Assessment Score Charts Attachment 15: 1.0 Mile Timed Walk Instructions Attachment 16: Alternate Aerobic Test Standards; 1.0 Mile Walk Test Minimum Component Values Attachment 17: Alternate Aerobic Test (1 Mile Walk Test) V02 Assessment Chart Attachment 18: Sample Fitness Assessment Score Charts Attachment 19: Administrative and Personnel Actions for Failing to Attain Physical Fitness Standards It is every Airman's responsibility to maintain the standards set forth in this AFI 365 days a year. Being physically fit allows you to properly support the Air Force mission. The goal of the Fitness Program (FP) is to motivate all members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength/flexibility training, and healthy eating. Health benefits from an active lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of readiness. Commanders and supervisors must incorporate fitness into the AF culture establishing an environment for members to maintain physical fitness and health to meet expeditionary mission requirements. The Fitness Assessment (FA) provides commanders with a tool to assist in the determination of overall fitness of their military personnel. Commander- driven physical fitness training is the backbone of the AF physical fitness program and an integral part of mission requirements. The program promotes aerobic and muscular fitness, flexibility, and optimal body composition of each member in the unit.

Author : Sean Robson,Carra S. Sims,Maria C. Lytell,Stephanie Pezard,Thomas Manacapilli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 083308805X

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Fit for Duty? by Sean Robson,Carra S. Sims,Maria C. Lytell,Stephanie Pezard,Thomas Manacapilli Pdf

Describes a methodology for establishing physical fitness standards for four Air Force occupational specialties, as part of a broader Air Force effort to measure the physical readiness of airmen to perform their jobs.

Author : Ann L. Gibson,Dale R. Wagner,Vivian H. Heyward
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781718216112

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Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription by Ann L. Gibson,Dale R. Wagner,Vivian H. Heyward Pdf

Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription is the definitive resource for learning testing protocols for five physical fitness components--cardiorespiratory capacity, muscular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and balance--and designing personalized exercise programs based on assessment outcomes.