AFMAN36-2930 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal (eod) Occupationally Specific Physical Fitness Assessment (ospfa)

AFMAN36-2930 governs the Occupationally Specific Physical Fitness Assessment for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal career field.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN36-2930
  • Title: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) OCCUPATIONALLY SPECIFIC PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT (OSPFA)
  • Date: 2025-07-08

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AFMAN36-2930 covers medicine ball toss, trap bar lift, and Gruseter assessment components. It requires specified trial limits, rest periods, repetitions, equipment restrictions, and movement standards.

Applies to: This publication applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Medicine ball toss
  • Trap bar lift
  • Gruseter
  • Trial rest periods
  • Five-repetition maximum
  • Arm release
  • Sandbag handles

Questions and answers

How many medicine ball toss trials are permitted?

You are permitted a maximum of three trials. One trial equals a back toss, a side toss, and a log toss; if you foul on all three trials, you will complete a final fourth trial.

How many repetitions must be attempted for each trap bar lift trial?

You must attempt to accomplish five repetitions on each trail. Attempts resulting in less than 5RM due to a loss of grip and dropping the bar, a pause greater than 1 second, or fatigue to the point of being unable to complete the repetitions at the chosen weight safely will result in an administration stoppage of the exercise. (paragraph 9)

What happens if five trap bar lift repetitions are not completed at the lower retest weight?

If the member fails to complete five repetitions at the lower weight, the exercise will be terminated, and the member will receive zero points.

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