HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Based on feedback from Airmen, changes to the fitness program took effect on Jan. 1 and Hanscom military members should be aware. All updates can be found in the Air Force Guidance Memorandum at the beginning of Air Force Instruction 36-2905. This supplement implements Air Force Instructions (AFI) 36-2905, Fitness Program. This supplement applies to all personnel attached or assigned to Robins AFB, including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members who are on extended duty at Robins AFB that are serviced by the 78th Force Support Squadron (FSS).
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“It is every Airman’s responsibility to maintain the standards set forth in this AFI 365 days a year.” “The Goal of the fitness program is to motivate all members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength/flexibility training and healthy eating.” “Health benefits from an active lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of READINESS.”. Unit Commander. Execute and enforce the unit fitness program and ensure appropriate action is taken of non-compliance. Provide a work environment that supports healthy lifestyle choices. Implement and maintain a unit/squadron PT program. Have a written policy that describes their Unit Fitness Program. Appoint Physical Training Leaders (PTL) and Unit Fitness Program Managers (UFPM) in writing.
Will encourage members to participate in physical fitness training up to 90 minutes, 3 to 5 times per week and are encouraged to schedule or authorize training during duty hours. “CMSAF Roy encouraged commanders, first sergeants and chief master sergeants to lead their Airmen in fitness programs.”. Joint Base Andrews 2009. First Sergeant.
Be familiar with and ensure all Airmen are aware of the Commander’s Fitness Program. Work with PTLs and UFPMs to be aware of all member’s fitness levels, and advise Commander of negative quality force indicators. Be familiar with support agencies and resources that can assist Airmen on meeting the USAF fitness standards. Lead by example by participating in squadron PT functions, as well as some sort of self-directed fitness program. Brief unit leadership on possible trends affecting the mission. Know the AFI and advise leadership of the proper administrative actions. Each component has a minimum component score.
These scores do not earn a composite passing score. Failure to meet minimum in one or more component results in an Unsatisfactory FA Score. The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) will conduct all Fitness Assessments. Where there is no FAC, FA’s should be conducted by a certified PTL from another unit. Fitness Screening Questionnaire – Should be completed no earlier than 30 calendar days (90 for ARC), but NLT 7 days prior to FA to provide time for medical evaluation.
Testing - Must be completed within a 3-hour window on the same day, (Must be in military status for assessment). 3 Jan 2012 – New AF Guidance Memo about Fitness. Revised Push-ups and Sit-ups. How does Fitness affect EPR’s and OPR’s?. If Pass, then MEETS STANDARDS. If Fails, then DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS.
Attachment 1, 4c. “Remain current as defined in AFI 36-2905 (dated 1 July 2010), paragraph 2.12. Failing to remain current as well as failing to attain a passing score on the applicable FA before the end of the performance report reporting period will result in a 'DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS' rating on the member’s OPR/EPR if, as of the closeout date of the performance report, currency or a passing score is not obtained”. Exemption greater than 30 days, including pregnancy, will refer to the EP/FPM or appropriate ancillary provider for exercise assessment, prescription and counseling, or rehabilitation program. Member is eligible for FA 42 days after expiration of physical limitation if greater than 30 days.
(180 days for pregnancies). Any member Exempt from a component and scores 90 or Above, still has to test every 6 month. Military provider must make final disposition for any physical limitation in cases where non-military providers are utilized.
PCS – Must be current and not expired prior to the RNLTD and is authorized 42 days from the DAS before assessment.
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - As Airmen begin transitioning into the new testing cycle this month, officials worked to publish the new Air Force instruction to the Air Force Publications Web site Jan. 12, with an effective date of July 1. Air Force officials unveiled the new fitness program in August while still completing a rigorous schedule to collect feedback, coordinate the instruction and publish it by its original Jan.
1 target date. Incorporating some of the most significant changes to the fitness program in the last five years, Air Force leaders in November delayed the effective date for the new scoring system while implementing a hybrid approach that incorporated the biannual testing cycle. 'The hybrid approach gives active-duty Airmen time to train to the new standard and understand requirements outlined in the new instruction,' said Chief Master Sgt.
Mark Long, the Air Force's chief of enlisted promotions, evaluations and fitness policy. 'It also demonstrates the Air Force leadership's commitment to improve our standards while holding Airmen accountable for their scores throughout the transition period.' Chief Long said the hybrid approach also allows time for commanders to establish base fitness assessment cells and hire more than 250 civilian fitness testing technicians across the Air Force. In addition to an increase in testing frequency and establishment of fitness assessment cells to proctor tests, Airmen learned last summer of the significant change and increased emphasis being placed on the aerobic component in scoring. The new Air Force instruction sets minimum requirements for each component in addition to requiring Airmen achieve a passing score of 75 or greater. In an Air Force fitness interim guidance memorandum published Jan.
6, Airmen testing through June 2010 under the present scoring standards will receive two score cards. The first score card will be calculated using present score charts and will be loaded into the Air Force Fitness Management System. This score will be used to document valuation reports as 'Meets' or 'Does Not Meet' standards or 'Exempt.' The second score card will be calculated using the new score charts that become effective in July and serves as a means for Airmen and commanders to gauge performance under the new scoring system. During the hybrid period, Air Force Reserve Airmen will fitness test 12 months after their 2009 test date, then again 6 months later to progress to a biannual cycle.
Air National Guard Airmen on active duty and drill status will fitness test 12 months after their last 2009 test date. The new fitness program has been reclassified from a 10-series instruction to Air Force Instruction 36-2905, Fitness Program, and the new fitness standards become effective for all Airmen July 1. To learn more about the new fitness program and view scoring components that become effective in July, visit.
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