Final answer:
To pass the APFT, you must meet minimum requirements for push-ups, sit-ups, and the two-mile run based on age and gender.
Step-by-step explanation:
To pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), you must score a minimum number of points in each of the three events: push-ups, sit-ups, and a two-mile run.
For push-ups, the minimum point requirement varies based on age and gender. For example, a 17-21 year old male must complete at least 42 push-ups to pass, while a female in the same age group must complete at least 19 push-ups.
Similarly, the minimum point requirement for sit-ups varies by age and gender. For a 17-21 year old male, the minimum is 53 sit-ups, while a female in the same age group must complete at least 35 sit-ups.
Lastly, the two-mile run has a time requirement rather than a point system. The maximum time allowed for a 17-21 year old male is 15 minutes and 54 seconds, while a female in the same age group must complete the run in 18 minutes and 54 seconds or less.
To pass you must Score 180 points or higher with at least 60 points in each event. Your age, gender and the amount of repetitions or time elapsed for each event determines your score. Unlike other military endurance tests the APFT is normally performed in normal workout gear and running shoes.