BRIEF: New fitness program rules now in effect for IRs

26 Jul 2010 |

The new Air Force Instruction 36-2905 Fitness Program, is now in effect, and all Individual Reservists are advised to review and prepare for its requirements.

In addition to the new AFI, the following revisions apply to IRs.

1.  Airmen who earn "Excellent" scores, 90 or above, when testing in all four categories (cardio, AC measurement, push-ups and sit-ups), may test only once a year for tests completed after June 30. Airmen who score an "Excellent" but were medically exempt from testing in one or more of the four categories must still test twice a year.

Note: Airmen must test under the new standards to qualify for the annual retest date. Airmen who score 90 or above in all four categories will retest by the last day of the month, 12 calendar months following the previous "Excellent" test date.

2.  Installation commanders have the option to appoint trained Physical Training Leaders to augment the Fitness Assessment Cells when the FAC is not fully staffed. These PTLs will be appointed in writing and must be trained and certified in accordance with AFI 36-2905 released July 1. PTLs will conduct fitness assessments at the installation commander-approved FAC location and will not test members from their own unit. PTLs will be used sparingly to minimize the additional duty burden on our Airmen. Use of PTLs must be documented for compliance review purposes.