Service Members Compete in GAFB Fitness Test at Camp Arifjan

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Video by Sgt. Christopher Lindborg

U.S. Army Central

April 10, 2019 | 2:25

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – United States service members and coalition forces compete in the basic fitness test event of the German Armed Forces Badge (GAFB) for Military Proficiency on April 10, 2019, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. During the flexed-arm hang, participants step on a box and pull themselves up on a bar in a supine grip. Male participants earn gold by holding the position for 65 to 85 seconds, silver for 45 to 64 seconds and bronze for 25 to 44 seconds. Females earn gold by holding the position for 55 to 85 seconds, silver for 38 to 54 seconds and bronze for 21 to 37 seconds. During the 11 X 10-meter sprint, participants lie in the prone position with arms beside them. Then, they lift their body, sprint 10 meters to a cone and return to their starting position and clap their hands behind their back. Male participants earn gold for finishing in 36 to 42 seconds, silver for 43 to 48 seconds and bronze for 49 to 60 seconds. Females earn gold for 36 to 45 seconds, silver for 46 to 50 seconds and bronze for 51 to 60 seconds. During the 1,000 meter run, participants sprint 2.5 laps around the track. U.S. Army Central hosts events such as the GAFB to enhance service member’s personal abilities to stay combat ready which improves overall capabilities. U.S. Army Central hosts events such as the GAFB to enhance service member’s personal abilities to stay combat ready which improves overall capabilities.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Christopher Lindborg, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs Office)