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The Army uses the ACFT to test soldiers’ range of motion and flexibility. Because both these things are an indicator of combat fitness — and because the Army needs combat-ready warriors on the battlefield — these test events can help determine a soldier’s overall fitness. The fitness gurus behind the scenes know that having a good range of motion also helps prevent injury, so the Army wins twice: It gets the combat-ready soldiers it needs and keeps servicemembers fit to fight.

The Army is quick to point out that training for the ACFT doesn’t put you at a higher risk for injury, provided that you train properly and don’t overdo it. New training resources, like the updated Field Manual 7-22, Holistic Health and Fitness, include guidance on minimizing a soldier’s risk for injury while preparing for the test. See Chapters 7 and 8 for exercises to help you improve your range of motion, and Chapter 9 for stretches that can improve your flexibility.