New PT Standards
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.--A group of Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Wing, start off a mock physical training test Aug 28. New PT standards will start Jan. 1, 2009, and will include waist measurements to account for an Airmen's height and new run, sit-up, and pushup numbers. PT tests will also be done twice a year and even out of cycle if for an upcoming deployment to meet requirements. Now 60% will be aerobic, 20% body composition and 10% muscle fitness and for those Airmen who exceed 1 or more in a sustained period will gain a patch to have on their PT uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Bell)