AFMAN36-2919 — Air Force Special Warfare Operator Fitness Test

AFMAN36-2919 governs Occupationally Specific Physical Fitness Assessments for Air Force Special Warfare operators.

Publication number: AFMAN36-2919
Title: AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR FITNESS TEST
Date: 2023-05-23

It covers Operator Fitness Test guidance, administration, event protocols, equipment, scoring, medical evaluation, and exceptions. Compliance with AFMAN36-2919 and its attachments is mandatory, and the manual requires protected information handling.

Applies to: It applies to AFSPECWAR operators (individuals holding a 1ZXXX or 19ZXX Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)) at all levels, including the Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG), except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

Occupationally Specific Physical Fitness Assessment
Operator Fitness Test administration
Tactical ruck infiltration
Standing long jump
Pro agility drill
Trap bar deadlift
Combat swimming and dry exfiltration

Questions and answers

Are wrist watches allowed during the tactical ruck infiltration?

Wrist watches are permitted and recommended for pacing. (paragraph 7)

Is a countermovement allowed before the standing long jump?

Countermovement prior to jumping is authorized. (paragraph 3)

How must the landing be held during the standing long jump?

Jump and hold the landing to allow the distance to be marked. (paragraph 4)

What happens if an operator falls off or releases the pull-up bar?

Falling off or letting go of the bar terminates the test. (paragraph 7)

Can chin-ups replace pull-ups in the Operator Fitness Test?

Chin ups may not be conducted in place of pull ups. (paragraph 8)

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