US Army e-5 Board Questions
When you take the APFT what is the minimum score you must get in each event? - Answer -60 points
per event
What FM covers Physical fitness training? - Answer -FM 7-22
What are the 3 phases of physical conditioning? - Answer -preparatory, conditioning, and maintainence
About how long is the preparatory phase? - Answer -about 2 weeks
about how long is the conditioning phase? - Answer -when the soldier is physically mission capable and
all personal strength related goals and unit fitness goals have been met.
What is a master fitness trainer(MFT)? - Answer -A soldier who has completed either the 4 week active
component or the 2 week reserve component, or the US Military Academy's MFT course work.
What is DA form 3349? - Answer -Physical profile form
What does the acronym FITT stand for? - Answer -Frequency, intensity, time, type
, What is the objective of physical fitness training? - Answer -to Enhance the soldier's physical capabilities
to meet the physical demands of war.
What are the 3 periods of a normal daily exercise routine? - Answer -Warm up, conditioning, and
cooldown
What AR covers the Army physical fitness program? - Answer -AR 350-1 chapter 1 section 24
soldiers 55 years of age or older have the option to take the 3 event APFT or an alternate APFT. what
does the alternate APFT consist of? - Answer -push ups, sit ups, an alternate aerobic exercise event( 2.5
mile walk, 800 yard swim, 6.2 mile bike ride)
what is DA form 705? - Answer -The physical readiness test scorecard
what is the purpose of DA military awards programs? - Answer -to provide tangible recognition for acts
of valor,exceptional service or achievement, special skills or qualifications, and acts of heroism not
involving actual combat.
what is the highest peacetime award for valor? - Answer -the soldier's medal
What is an award? - Answer -A decoration, medal, badge, ribbon,or appurtenance bestowed on an
individual or a unit
what is the highest medal that can be given during a time of war? - Answer -The medal of honor
Who is the approving authority of the medal of honor? - Answer -The US congress
what is the name of the ribbon awarded to solder's after they graduate basic and AIT training
successfully? - Answer -The Army service ribbon
what is the time limit for recommending an award? - Answer -2 years
When you take the APFT what is the minimum score you must get in each event? - Answer -60 points
per event
What FM covers Physical fitness training? - Answer -FM 7-22
What are the 3 phases of physical conditioning? - Answer -preparatory, conditioning, and maintainence
About how long is the preparatory phase? - Answer -about 2 weeks
about how long is the conditioning phase? - Answer -when the soldier is physically mission capable and
all personal strength related goals and unit fitness goals have been met.
What is a master fitness trainer(MFT)? - Answer -A soldier who has completed either the 4 week active
component or the 2 week reserve component, or the US Military Academy's MFT course work.
What is DA form 3349? - Answer -Physical profile form
What does the acronym FITT stand for? - Answer -Frequency, intensity, time, type
, What is the objective of physical fitness training? - Answer -to Enhance the soldier's physical capabilities
to meet the physical demands of war.
What are the 3 periods of a normal daily exercise routine? - Answer -Warm up, conditioning, and
cooldown
What AR covers the Army physical fitness program? - Answer -AR 350-1 chapter 1 section 24
soldiers 55 years of age or older have the option to take the 3 event APFT or an alternate APFT. what
does the alternate APFT consist of? - Answer -push ups, sit ups, an alternate aerobic exercise event( 2.5
mile walk, 800 yard swim, 6.2 mile bike ride)
what is DA form 705? - Answer -The physical readiness test scorecard
what is the purpose of DA military awards programs? - Answer -to provide tangible recognition for acts
of valor,exceptional service or achievement, special skills or qualifications, and acts of heroism not
involving actual combat.
what is the highest peacetime award for valor? - Answer -the soldier's medal
What is an award? - Answer -A decoration, medal, badge, ribbon,or appurtenance bestowed on an
individual or a unit
what is the highest medal that can be given during a time of war? - Answer -The medal of honor
Who is the approving authority of the medal of honor? - Answer -The US congress
what is the name of the ribbon awarded to solder's after they graduate basic and AIT training
successfully? - Answer -The Army service ribbon
what is the time limit for recommending an award? - Answer -2 years
