PT test

It is based on Air Force written standards and applies to everyone.

Well maybe you could give me an AFI reference?

ITs a publication that states waht the PT requirement are for each branch. Imin the Navy and we have the same thing. No treadmills aloud for the PRT. BUT we do allow the Bike and the Ellipticals to be used. The reason that they wont let you use the treadmill though is because over 70% of the people that have tried that have failed. A treadmill forces your legs to move and your bodies natural reaction is to try to stop that. Now that includes while your running. Your body is fighting it because running liek that is un-natural. However, running on solid ground or outdoors, YOU are the one moving your legs. SOOOOO your body isnt fighting the movement instead its trying to continue the movement. Well other than that, i wouldn know. I have a friend in the Air Force. He might know so more? Ill find out.

AFI10-248, especially attachment 6, stipulates it has to be done on an approved 1.5 mile course. Attachment 8 specifically addresses the course, quoted below:

"A8.2. Course Requirements for 1.5 mile timed run (2640 yards).

A8.2.1. Establish a standardized course of accurate distance that is as level and even as possible.
A8.2.1.1. Large oval track of determined distance such as 440 yards times six (6) laps; or 6 laps
on a 400-meter track plus an additional 46 feet. Indoor track may be utilized during inclement
weather; treadmill testing is not authorized.
A8.2.1.2. Course should have limited exposure to traffic, should not have a continuous incline/
decline or rolling hills; slopes exceeding three degrees should be avoided.
A8.2.1.3. Clearly mark the start and finish lines (and half-way point for road courses)."

You can download the full AFI here: http://www.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI10-248.pdf

Thanks for the info.Now I can tell Ssgt Hardass that I can take the VO2 bike test and I have an AFI to back me up.

Just make sure you award the correct answer.