PEACE OFFICER PHYSICAL
APTITUDE TEST
(POPAT)
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board © 2007
2643 East University Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85034 (602) 223-2514
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Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board
PEACE OFFICER PHYSICAL APTITUDE TEST
(POPAT)
The Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT) is administered to cadets in one of the Board’s approved academies and is also
required for peace officer applicants applying for waivers of the Basic Peace Officer Course. For academy cadets, the POPAT (or
other job-related physical aptitude test approved by the Board) will normally be administered during the fourth to sixth weeks of
training. It shall also be administered prior to the conclusion of the physical conditioning program and/or the cadet’s successful
graduation from the academy. The POPAT has been designed for use in the Basic Peace Officer Course and is only approved for
such use or as a part of the Board’s waiver process.
This section of the manual contains a brief description of how the POPAT was developed, as well as written procedures for
administering and scoring the test. Also included are AZ POST Guidelines for Evaluating Alternative Physical Aptitude Tests.
A. DEVELOPMENT OF THE POPAT
Development of the POPAT consisted of conducting a detailed job analysis to identify the nature and extent of significant
physical tasks performed on patrol. A combination work diary-interview-survey approach was used to collect the job
analysis information. This data was used to develop tests which simulate actual job tasks (climbing obstacles, moving
incapacitated persons, etc.). A total of five work sample tests were developed for inclusion into the POPAT:
99-YARD OBSTACLE COURSE Run a 99-yard obstacle course consisting of several sharp turns, a number of curb height
obstacles, and a 34-inch high obstacle that must be vaulted.
BODY DRAG Lift and drag 165-pound, lifelike dummy 32 feet.
CHAIN-LINK FENCE Run five yards to a six-foot, chain-link fence, climb over fence, continue running another
25 yards.
SOLID FENCE CLIMB Run five yards to a six-foot solid fence, climb over fence, continue running another 25
yards.
500-YARD RUN Run 500 yards (equivalent to one lap plus 60 yards of a standard running track).
B. ADMINISTRATION OF THE POPAT
For purposes of assuring standardization across the state, all test equipment must meet stated specifications and all test
protocols must be strictly followed. The POPAT shall be supervised by at least one test administrator who may be assisted by
an appropriate number of test proctors. The POPAT shall be administered during one concurrent session.
Requirements for Test Administrators
POPAT administrators shall be Board specialty instructors in the area of physical conditioning or have equivalent training. A
four-year degree in physical education or completion of a Board-approved physical conditioning program shall be considered
equivalent training.
Recommendations for Test Proctors
As a means of ensuring that all tests are administered in a consistent and proper manner, it is recommended that all proctors
have some background in exercise and exercise testing. Proctors need not have an extensive formal educational background,
but should have a working familiarity with the types of tests that are included in the POPAT or other Board approved
physical aptitude tests used by an academy. Training should be provided for those persons selected to be test proctors. An
approach which has been found to be particularly effective for this training consists of having the proctors, as a group, go
through the following step-by-step process for each test in the POPAT.
1. Review and discuss test proctor instructions.
2. Set up all testing equipment as specified in instructions.
3. Review set up for correctness; note critical features of setup and/or errors made in set up.
4. Administer tests to each other; proctors take turns being test subjects; where appropriate, proctors compare test
results obtained for given test subject (e.g., stopwatch reading).
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5. Critique and discuss results of trial administrations; note critical features of test administration; resolve all
discrepancies identified during trial administrations.
6. Continue steps four and five, as necessary.
At the conclusion of this process, each proctor assumes his/her designated test station and several volunteers proceed from
station-to-station through the entire POPAT. This allows the proctors to field test and identify any revisions that need to be
made in the sequencing of the tests.
C. PROTOCOLS FOR POPAT ADMINISTRATION
Each segment of the POPAT is administered at a separate test station. All tests are timed. With the exception of the 500-Yard
Run, each test is administered twice and the time for the fastest trial is used as the cadet’s score. The specific instructions for
administering each test follow. A flow chart depicting the processing of candidates and a form for recording each candidate’s
test data are also provided.
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Example Test Flow Chart for Peace Officer Physical Aptitude Test (POPAT)
Proctors Required
1
Test Station Elapsed Time
(in minutes)
2
3 A: Warm-up exercises
15
3
1 B: Agility Run (2 trials) 15
1 C: Body Drag (2 trials) 15
1 D: Obstacle Climbs
Chain Link Fence
(2 trials)
Solid Fence (2 trials)
20
3 E: 500-Yard Run
15
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Total Proctors:
3
Cadet Testing Rate:
40/1.5 hours (cadets tested in groups of 15 or less; each group begins at
different station (B to D) and changes among stations, B, C, D every 15-
20 minutes).
All cadets are at stations A and E at the same time.
1
One proctor assigned to test stations B, C and D. All proctors are present at Station A and E.
2
Estimates assume all test stations will be located in close proximity to each other.
3
All cadets should group together at Station A for warm-up.
4
All cadets report at same time and are run in groups. Group size will depend on number of available stopwatches.
Station A - Initial Processing/Warm-Up
MATERIALS: Cadets’ scoring forms, pencils and an area large enough to conduct the warm-up routine.
PROCEDURES:
1. Give each cadet a POPAT data collection form. Instruct cadets to fill in their name, the date, and any other
information that the academy wishes to collect (e.g., I.D. number, hiring agency).
2. Form three or more groups of equal size. Inform cadets that they are to remain with their group throughout the test.
Academies with very large classes may need to form more that three groups.
3. Move cadet class to warm-up area (if not already there) and conduct warm-up activity.
4. Following warm-up, send each group to each test station using the following schedule. (Large classes may require a
different schedule):
Group 1
st
Station 2
nd
Station 3
rd
Station Last Station
Group 1 Station B Station C Station D Station E
Group 2 Station C Station D Station B Station E
Group 3 Station D Station B Station C Station E
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Station B - 99-Yard Obstacle Course
MATERIALS: Stop watch, measuring tape, traffic cones (18), cord (250’), 6”x6”x3’ curbs (3), and a 34” high obstacle
(see test materials description).
SET UP:
Position obstacles and traffic cones (as specified in the diagram) on a smooth, flat, dry, paved, short grass or hard-packed
surface. Re-check all measurements to verify all obstacles are correctly positioned. String cord between traffic cones.
PROCEDURES:
1. Instructions To Cadet: “This test simulates a short-distance foot pursuit that could occur in the parking lot of an
office complex. This test requires you to make frequent changes in direction while running as fast as possible. This
test will be administered twice, with a two-minute rest period between tests.”
2. Walk length of course with cadet. Point out boundaries and emphasize that 34” obstacles must be vaulted by placing
both hands on top of the barrier.
3. Allow cadet several minutes to stretch and warm up.
4. Position cadet at start line.
5. Remind cadet that:
a. He/she is to run the course as quickly as possible;
b. He/she will be tested twice, with at least a two-minute rest period between tests.
6. Assume position approximately half-way between start/finish lines as shown in the diagram. Set stopwatch at zero
and start test with command, “Ready, go.”
7. Clock and record time taken to complete course on cadet’s test form. Record time to the nearest tenth of a second.
8. Allow cadet two minutes to rest.
9. Re-test cadet following same procedures.
10. Direct cadet to next test station.
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Station C - Body Drag
MATERIALS: Stopwatch, 165-pound dummy, measuring tape, four traffic cones and tape to mark start/finish lines.
SETUP:
1. Test is to be administered on a smooth, flat, dry, paved, short grass or hard-packed surface. Measure and mark
start/finish lines 32 feet apart. Allow 10-15 feet beyond each line for the candidate to stop at the conclusion of the
test. Mark lines with tape or chalk and traffic cones.
2. Position dummy face side up with head toward finish line and feet 12 inches behind start line (see diagram).
PROCEDURE:
1. Instructions to cadet: “This test simulates dragging someone who is physically incapacitated. The test requires that
you lift and drag a life-like dummy that is lying face up on the floor. The dummy must be dragged 32 feet. The test
will be given twice, with a two-minute rest period between. When lifting and dragging the dummy, please do not
grab or pull the dummy by the head or arms as this may damage the dummy. You will lift the dummy first and tell
me when you are ready to begin the test. Time starts when the dummy’s feet cross the starting line and ends when
the feet cross the finish line. DO NOT JERK THE DUMMY UP WHEN LIFTING IT.”
2. Demonstrate proper method of grasping, lifting dummy (grabbing dummy under arms and lifting dummy’s upper
body off ground and up against cadet’s body while knee is bent back relatively straight position - see diagram).
3. Instruct cadet to warm up by jogging in place and stretching out the lower back and trunk.
4. Remind cadet that he/she is to drag the dummy as fast as possible because the test is timed.
5. Check position of dummy. Set stopwatch at zero. Position self adjacent to cadet.
6. Instruct cadet to lift dummy at starting position. Inform cadet that test will begin when the dummy’s feet cross the
starting line. Start test when the dummy’s feet cross the starting line.
7. Clock time that it takes cadet to drag dummy’s feet across finish line. Record time to the nearest tenth of a second
on cadet’s test form.
8. Allow cadet to rest at least two minutes.
9. Re-test cadet following same procedures.
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NOTE: It is important that cadets be thoroughly warmed up prior to this test. Particularly important are low back stretching
exercises.
Station D - Fence Climb
MATERIALS: Stopwatch, six traffic cones, matting to cover side supports of fence, fence and 6’ x 6’ gym mat. (see test
materials description.)
SETUP:
1. Position fence in center of a stretch of level, dry ground approximately 50 yards in length. Surface must be packed
dirt or short grass (not pavement or long grass). Put matting on side support rails and behind fence (cadets are to
land on the gym mat after going over fence).
2. Measure and mark start lines five yards from each side of fence, and finish lines 25 yards from each side of fence.
Use two traffic cones to mark each line.
3. If two separate fences are utilized, the solid fence must be made of wood fence (not brick or concrete block).
PROCEDURES:
1. Instructions to cadet: “Two tests of your ability to climb over fences will be administered at this station. Both fences
are six feet high. One fence is solid wood and the other is chain link.
The amount of time it takes you to climb the fences will be recorded. For each test you are to run up to the fence,
scale the fence, and continue running to the finish line. Each test will be administered twice with at least a two-
minute rest period between administrations. Your fastest time will be used as your score.
You may use any method you wish to get over the fences. However, you may not use the side supports in any
manner to get over the fences. If you do, you will be scored as if you had failed to get over the fence. If you are
unsuccessful in your first attempt to get over a fence, continue trying until you succeed.”
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2. Position cadet at start line for six-foot chain-link fence climb (five yards from fence).
3. Inform cadet that he/she:
a. Is to approach and climb fence and run to finish line beyond fence as quickly as possible;
b. May use any method to climb fence as long as side supports are not used;
c. May continue trying to climb fence, if not successful in first attempt;
d. Will be tested twice on each fence;
e. Will be tested twice on the chain-link fence before being tested on the solid fence;
f. Will be instructed to start the test with command, “Ready, go.”
4. Demonstrate a proper approach to going over the fence (with cadet observing).
5. Assume position adjacent to fence, set stopwatch at zero and start test with command, “Ready, go.”
6. Observe whether cadet uses side supports to get over fence. Consider candidate to have failed to clear fence if
he/she uses side supports.
7. Clock and record time on cadet’s test form. Record time to the nearest tenth of a second.
8. Allow cadet at least two minutes to rest.
9. Re-administer test following same procedures.
10. Allow cadet to rest at least two minutes.
11. Position cadet at start line for solid wood fence test.
12. Move gym mat to chain link side of fence.
13. Repeat steps four through nine.
Station E - 500-Yard Run
MATERIALS: Stopwatch, measuring tape and two traffic cones.
SETUP: Test is to be given on a standard 440-yard athletic track. Measure and mark start/finish lines with traffic cones.
PROCEDURES:
1. Instructions to cadet: “This test simulates a long-distance foot pursuit and requires that you run 500 yards. The test
consists of running one lap plus 60 yard’s around the track.
When taking the test, try to pace yourself at about ¾ speed for the first lap [considerably faster than a jog, but
slower than a sprint]. Do not try to sprint the entire distance. The test will be administered only once.”
2. Instruct cadet to warm up by stretching and jogging in place.
3. Position cadet at start line.
4. Set stopwatch at zero and start test with command, “Ready, go.”
5. Approach finish line as cadet approaches finish line.
6. Clock and record time taken to complete run on cadet’s test form. Record time to nearest tenth of a second.
7. Review cadet’s test form to confirm that all test scores have been recorded.
8. Observe cadet during cool down. Encourage cadet to walk around. Discourage cadet from lying or sitting down.
Notify appropriate personnel if cadet exhibits signs of physical distress (dizziness, nausea, pallor, cold sweat,
etc.).
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PEACE OFFICER PHYSICAL APTITUDE TEST
DATA COLLECTION FORM
Participant’s Name:
Date:
TEST SCORES
(time in seconds) 4
1
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Trial
2
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Trial
Best Points*
Agility Run
Body Drag
Chain-Link Fence
Solid Fence
500-Yard Run
TOTAL POINTS (SCORE):
*See conversion charts for related points.
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D. POPAT SCORING PROCEDURES
Because a cadet’s total test performance is the best indication of his/her overall ability to perform the physical demands of
the job, scores on the individual tests of the POPAT are combined to arrive at a total test score for each cadet. Scoring the
tests in this manner, as opposed to scoring each individual test on a pass/fail basis, allows cadets to compensate for
performing less than optimally on one test by performing extremely well on other tests.
Prior to combining scores, the scores on each individual test must be converted to T-scores and then weighted. This
procedure places scores on the different tests on the same scale of measurement and assures that they carry a weight
proportionate to their actual importance or likelihood of occurrence on the job. Since this procedure necessarily entails the
use of statistical formulas requiring a working familiarity with advanced mathematical principles, a score conversion table
has been provided for each test event. These tables are found at the end of this section.
Abridged and combined versions of all these tables are shown as Table 1 following. Each column in Table 1 corresponds to
one of the tables found at the end of this section. Shown in the tables are the scores that correspond to different “raw” time
values achieved on the individual tests. As an illustration, refer to Table 1. Under the “Chain-Link Fence Climb” column, the
first entry is 4.0/120. This entry indicates that a time of 4.0 seconds on the Chain-Link Fence Climb translates to a converted
weighted score of 120 points). As another example, refer to the bottom entry under the “Solid Fence Climb” column. The
entry here of 15.6/58 means that a time of 15.6 seconds on the Solid Fence Climb test is equivalent to a converted weighted
score of 58 points.
To determine the total score for each cadet, refer to the conversion tables at the end of this section (do not use the abridged
version of these tables shown in Table 1) and write the score equivalent for the cadet’s best time on each test in the space
provided on the cadet’s Data Collection Form. Next add up the points achieved on the five tests. The sum of these five values
is the cadet’s total score.
E. MINIMUM STANDARD
A minimum score of 384 points must be obtained to demonstrate sufficient physical ability to perform as a patrol officer. All
cadets who score below 384 points must be provided with remedial training and must be permitted to retest at least once.
The retest must be all five events, administered under the same conditions as the initial test.
Interim Test Not Scored
As indicated earlier, the primary purpose in administering the POPAT during the fourth to sixth weeks of the program is to
aid staff in identifying cadets who have difficulty in particular physical aptitudes. The objective is to be able to provide such
individuals with remediation prior to the final test. As such, it is not necessary or recommended that the interim test be
converted to points. For reference purposes, normative information is provided in Table 2.
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Table 1
AZ POST - PEACE OFFICER PHYSICAL APTITUDE TEST (POPAT)
Abridged Score Conversion Chart
99-Yard
Obstacle
Course
165-Pound
Body Drag
Chain-Link
Fence Climb
Solid-Fence
Climb
500-Yard Run
Minimum Total Passin
g
Score
384
THIS CHART IS
AN EXAMPLE
ONLY
(Not To Be Used For
Actual Scoring)
TIME POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS
14.0 248 2.7 61 4.0 120 4.0 224 54.3 50
14.7 238 3.0 60 4.4 116 4.6 216 60.2 48
15.4 229 3.4 59 4.7 113 5.2 207 66.1 46
16.1 221 4.3 57 5.1 108 5.8 198 72.0 44
16.8 212 5.1 55 5.5 104 6.3 191 74.9 43
17.4 204 6.0 53 5.8 101 6.8 184 80.5 41
18.0 197 6.4 52 6.2 99 7.5 174 84.6 40
19.5 178 7.6 49 6.9 89 8.0 167 90.5 38
20.1 170 8.4 47 7.2 86 8.5 160 95.5 36
20.7 163 9.2 45 7.8 79 9.8 141 98.4 35
21.4 154 10.2 43 8.0 77 10.4 133 101.4 34
22.1 145 10.8 42 8.4 73 10.7 128 104.3 33
22.8 136 11.0 41 8.7 70 11.2 121 107.3 32
23.5 127 12.0 39 9.1 65 12.1 108 113.2 30
24.2 119 12.8 37 9.5 61 12.7 100 119.0 28
24.9 110 14.0 34 9.8 58 12.9 97 122.0 27
25.5 102 14.8 32 10.2 54 13.5 88 124.9 26
26.2 93 15.6 30 10.7 48 14.0 81 127.9 25
26.9 85 16.4 28 10.9 46 14.6 73 133.7 23
27.6 76 17.2 26 11.3 42 15.1 66 139.6 21
28.2 68 18.0 24 11.6 39 15.6 58 145.5 19
*Time given in seconds
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Table 2
POPAT NORMS FOR MALES AND FEMALES
AT CONCLUSION OF 12 WEEKS OF TRAINING
Percentile
Obstacle
Course
Body Drag
Solid-Fence
Chain-Link
Fence
500-Yard Run
TOTAL POINTS
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
90% 15.6 17.3 3.7 5.5 5.9 7.3 5.9 7.0 73.0 85.0 618 543
80% 16.1 18.2 4.0 5.8 6.2 7.7 6.1 7.4 75.6 90.0 604 533
70% 16.5 18.7 4.2 6.2 6.4 7.9 6.4 7.6 79.0 94.0 595 521
60% 16.9 19.0 4.4 6.5 6.6 8.2 6.5 7.9 81.0 97.0 587 510
50% 17.2 19.4 4.6 7.0 6.9 8.7 6.7 8.2 83.0 100.0 577 491
40% 17.6 19.7 4.8 7.6 7.0 9.4 6.9 8.4 85.0 102.0 568 478
30% 18.0 20.0 5.1 8.1 7.3 10.2 7.1 8.9 87.0 106.0 559 458
20% 18.3 20.5 5.4 8.8 7.6 10.8 7.4 9.4 90.0 108.5 546 438
10% 18.9 21.2 5.8 10.0 8.1 11.8 7.8 10.1 96.0 122.0 528 422
Best 14.2 15.8 2.6 4.0 5.0 5.4 4.9 5.8 61.1 74.0 655 611
Poorest 21.2 25.3 8.0 15.2 10.9 14.3 9.9 12.9 158.9 138.0 344 205
Mean 17.3 19.4 4.7 7.5 7.0 9.3 6.8 8.4 84.0 101.6 573 483
Std. Dev. 1.3 1.5 0.8 1.9 0.9 1.9 0.8 1.3 10.1 13.5 39 60
N 524 103 527 103 527 102 527 103 526 102 527 103
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F. AZ POST GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING ALTERNATIVE PHYSICAL APTITUDE TESTS
Academies seeking to use alternate job-related physical aptitude tests must submit the following documentation to the Board.
1. A written description of test content, including appropriate visual illustrations.
2. A detailed written description of test administration procedures.
3. A detailed written explanation of procedures used to score the test.
4. A formal validation report which explicitly describes:
a. .Job analyses procedures and results including sampling considerations and statistical findings;
b. Test construction decisions;
c. Evidence of job relatedness, including data collection and analysis methods and results;
d. Psychometric properties of the test;
e. Rationale and procedure’s utilized to establish the passing score.
In reviewing the submitted documentation, it shall be the objective of the Board to determine only that a validation study was
completed and that the proposed test is at least as rigorous as the approved POPAT. Agencies should also be aware that
federal guidelines apply in determining the validity of an alternate test. The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection
Procedures have been adopted by agencies responsible for enforcing federal equal employment opportunity law and outline
the technical requirements for developing and using job-related employee selection procedures. However, Arizona POST
will not endeavor to enforce or advise on compliance with these guidelines.
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Table 3
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT LIST FOR POPAT
*Note that diagram is for combination chain link and solid fence.
TEST SET-UP ADMINISTRATION
SPECIFICATIONS/
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(Major equipment
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Station A:
Initial Candidate
Data collection forms
and pencils
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Obstacle Course
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Body Drag
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Obstacle Climbs
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supports, gym mat 6’x6’
and fence
Stopwatch See diagram *
Station E:
500-Yard Run
Measuring tape, traffic
cones (2)
Stopwatch
POPAT
CONVERSION TABLES
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99-YARD OBSTACLE COURSE CONVERSION TABLE
TIME
POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS
14.0 248 18.0 197 22.0 146 26.0 96 30.0 45
14.1 246 18.1 195 22.1 145 26.1 95 30.1 44
14.2 245 18.2 194 22.2 144 26.2 93 30.2 43
14.3 244 18.3 193 22.3 142 26.3 92 30.3 42
14.4 242 18.4 192 22.4 141 26.4 91 30.4 40
14.5 241 18.5 190 22.5 140 26.5 90 30.5 39
14.6 239 18.6 189 22.6 139 26.6 88 30.6 38
14.7 238 18.7 188 22.7 137 26.7 87 30.7 37
14.8 237 18.8 187 22.8 136 26.8 86 30.8 35
14.9 236 18.9 185 22.9 135 26.9 85 30.9 34
15.0 235 19.0 184 23.0 134 27.0 83 31.0 33
15.1 233 19.1 183 23.1 132 27.1 82 31.1 32
15.2 232 19.2 182 23.2 131 27.2 81 31.2 30
15.3 231 19.3 180 23.3 130 27.3 79 31.3 29
15.4 229 19.4 179 23.4 129 27.4 78 31.4 28
15.5 228 19.5 178 23.5 127 27.5 77 31.5 27
15.6 227 19.6 176 23.6 126 27.6 76 31.6 25
15.7 226 19.7 175 23.7 125 27.7 74 31.7 24
15.8 224 19.8 174 23.8 124 27.8 73 31.8 23
15.9 223 19.9 173 23.9 122 27.9 72 31.9 22
16.0 222 20.0 172 24.0 121 28.0 71 32.0 20
16.1 221 20.1 170 24.1 120 28.1 69 32.1 19
16.2 219 20.2 169 24.2 119 28.2 68 32.2 18
16.3 218 20.3 168 24.3 117 28.3 67 32.3 16
16.4 217 20.4 166 24.4 116 28.4 66 32.4 15
16.5 216 20.5 165 24.5 115 28.5 64 32.5 14
16.6 214 20.6 164 24.6 113 28.6 63 32.6 13
16.7 213 20.7 163 24.7 112 28.7 62 32.7 11
16.8 212 20.8 161 24.8 111 28.8 61 32.8 10
16.9 211 20.9 160 24.9 110 28.9 59 32.9 9
17.0 210 21.0 159 25.0 109 29.0 58 33.0 7
17.1 208 21.1 158 25.1 107 29.1 57 33.1 6
17.2 207 21.2 156 25.2 106 29.2 56 33.2 5
17.3 205 21.3 155 25.3 105 29.3 54 33.3 4
17.4 204 21.4 154 25.4 103 29.4 53 33.4 3
17.5 203 21.5 153 25.5 102 29.5 52 33.5 1
17.6 202 21.6 151 25.6 101 29.6 50
17.7 200 21.7 150 25.7 100 29.7 49
17.8 199 21.8 149 25.8 98 29.8 48
17.9 198 21.9 148 25.9 97 29.9 47
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BODY DRAG CONVERSION TABLE
TIME
POINTS
TIME
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POINTS
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POINTS
2.7 61 6.6 52 10.5 42 14.4 33 18.3 24 22.2 14 26.1 5
2.8 61 6.7 51 10.6 42 14.5 33 18.4 23 22.3 14 26.2 5
2.9 60 6.8 51 10.7 42 14.6 32 18.5 23 22.4 14 26.3 4
3.0 60 6.9 51 10.8 42 14.7 32 18.6 23 22.5 14 26.4 4
3.1 60 7.0 51 10.9 41 14.8 32 18.7 23 22.6 13 26.5 4
3.2 60 7.1 50 11.0 41 14.9 32 18.8 22 22.7 13 26.6 4
3.3 59 7.2 50 11.1 41 15.0 31 18.9 22 22.8 13 26.7 4
3.4 59 7.3 50 11.2 41 15.1 31 19.0 22 22.9 13 26.8 3
3.5 59 7.4 50 11.3 40 15.2 31 19.1 22 23.0 12 26.9 3
3.6 59 7.5 49 11.4 40 15.3 31 19.2 21 23.1 12 27.0 3
3.7 58 7.6 49 11.5 40 15.4 31 19.3 21 23.2 12 27.1 3
3.8 58 7.7 49 11.6 40 15.5 30 19.4 21 23.3 12 27.2 2
3.9 58 7.8 49 11.7 39 15.6 30 19.5 21 23.4 11 27.3 2
4.0 58 7.9 48 11.8 39 15.7 30 19.6 20 23.5 11 27.4 2
4.1 58 8.0 48 11.9 39 15.8 30 19.7 20 23.6 11 27.5 2
4.2 57 8.1 48 12.0 39 15.9 29 19.8 20 23.7 11 27.6 1
4.3 57 8.2 48 12.1 38 16.0 29 19.9 20 23.8 10 27.7 1
4.4 57 8.3 47 12.2 38 16.1 29 20.0 20 23.9 10 27.8 1
4.5 57 8.4 47 12.3 38 16.2 29 20.1 19 24.0 10 27.9 1
4.6 56 8.5 47 12.4 38 16.3 28 20.2 19 24.1 10
4.7 56 8.6 47 12.5 37 16.4 28 20.3 19 24.2 9
4.8 56 8.7 47 12.6 37 16.5 28 20.4 19 24.3 9
4.9 56 8.8 46 12.7 37 16.6 28 20.5 18 24.4 9
5.0 55 8.9 46 12.8 37 16.7 27 20.6 18 24.5 9
5.1 55 9.0 46 12.9 36 16.8 27 20.7 18 24.6 9
5.2 55 9.1 46 13.0 36 16.9 27 20.8 18 24.7 8
5.3 55 9.2 45 13.1 36 17.0 27 20.9 17 24.8 8
5.4 54 9.3 45 13.2 36 17.1 26 21.0 17 24.9 8
5.5 54 9.4 45 13.3 36 17.2 26 21.1 17 25.0 8
5.6 54 9.5 45 13.4 35 17.3 26 21.2 17 25.1 7
5.7 54 9.6 44 13.5 35 17.4 26 21.3 16 25.2 7
5.8 53 9.7 44 13.6 35 17.5 25 21.4 16 25.3 7
5.9 53 9.8 44 13.7 35 17.6 25 21.5 16 25.4 7
6.0 53 9.9 44 13.8 34 17.7 25 21.6 16 25.5 6
6.1 53 10.0 43 13.9 34 17.8 25 21.7 15 25.6 6
6.2 53 10.1 43 14.0 34 17.9 25 21.8 15 25.7 6
6.3 52 10.2 43 14.1 34 18.0 24 21.9 15 25.8 6
6.4 52 10.3 43 14.2 33 18.1 24 22.0 15 25.9 5
6.5 52 10.4 42 14.3 33 18.2 24 22.1 15 26.0 5
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CHAIN LINK FENCE CLIMB CONVERSION TABLE
TIME
POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS
4.0 120 7.8 79 11.6 39
4.1 119 7.9 78 11.7 37
4.2 118 8.0 77 11.8 36
4.3 117 8.1 76 11.9 35
4.4 116 8.2 75 12.0 34
4.5 115 8.3 74 12.1 33
4.6 114 8.4 73 12.2 32
4.7 113 8.5 72 12.3 31
4.8 112 8.6 71 12.4 30
4.9 111 8.7 70 12.5 29
5.0 109 8.8 69 12.6 28
5.1 108 8.9 68 12.7 27
5.2 107 9.0 66 12.8 26
5.3 106 9.1 65 12.9 25
5.4 105 9.2 64 13.0 23
5.5 104 9.3 63 13.1 22
5.6 103 9.4 62 13.2 21
5.7 102 9.5 61 13.3 20
5.8 101 9.6 60 13.4 19
5.9 100 9.7 59 13.5 18
6.0 99 9.8 58 13.6 17
6.1 98 9.9 57 13.7 16
6.2 97 10.0 56 13.8 15
6.3 96 10.1 55 13.9 14
6.4 94 10.2 54 14.0 13
6.5 93 10.3 52 14.1 12
6.6 92 10.4 51 14.2 11
6.7 91 10.5 50 14.3 10
6.8 90 10.6 49 14.4 8
6.9 89 10.7 48 14.5 7
7.0 88 10.8 47 14.6 6
7.1 87 10.9 46 14.7 5
7.2 86 11.0 45 14.8 4
7.3 85 11.1 44 14.9 3
7.4 84 11.2 43 15.0 2
7.5 83 11.3 42 15.1 1
7.6 82 11.4 41
7.7 80 11.5 40
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SOLID FENCE CLIMB CONVERSION TABLE
TIME
POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINT
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4.0 224 7.0 181 10.0 138 13.0 96 16.0 53 19.0 10
4.1 223 7.1 180 10.1 137 13.1 94 16.1 51 19.1 8
4.2 221 7.2 178 10.2 136 13.2 93 16.2 50 19.2 7
4.3 220 7.3 177 10.3 134 13.3 91 16.3 48 19.3 6
4.4 218 7.4 176 10.4 133 13.4 90 16.4 47 19.4 4
4.5 217 7.5 174 10.5 131 13.5 88 16.5 46 19.5 3
4.6 216 7.6 173 10.6 130 13.6 87 16.6 44 19.6 1
4.7 214 7.7 171 10.7 128 13.7 86 16.7 43
4.8 213 7.8 170 10.8 127 13.8 84 16.8 41
4.9 211 7.9 168 10.9 126 13.9 83 16.9 40
5.0 210 8.0 167 11.0 124 14.0 81 17.0 38
5.1 208 8.1 166 11.1 123 14.1 80 17.1 37
5.2 207 8.2 164 11.2 121 14.2 78 17.2 36
5.3 206 8.3 163 11.3 120 14.3 77 17.3 34
5.4 204 8.4 161 11.4 118 14.4 76 17.4 33
5.5 203 8.5 160 11.5 117 14.5 74 17.5 31
5.6 201 8.6 158 11.6 116 14.6 73 17.6 30
5.7 200 8.7 157 11.7 114 14.7 71 17.7 28
5.8 198 8.8 156 11.8 113 14.8 70 17.8 27
5.9 197 8.9 154 11.9 111 14..9 68 17.9 26
6.0 196 9.0 153 12.0 110 15.0 67 18.0 24
6.1 194 9.1 151 12.1 108 15.1 66 18.1 23
6.2 193 9.2 150 12.2 107 15.2 64 18.2 21
6.3 191 9.3 148 12.3 106 15.3 63 18.3 20
6.4 190 9.4 147 12.4 104 15.4 61 18.4 18
6.5 188 9.5 146 12.5 103 15.5 60 18.5 17
6.6 187 9.6 144 12.6 101 15.6 58 18.6 16
6.7 186 9.7 143 12.7 100 15.7 57 18.7 14
6.8 184 9.8 141 12.8 98 15.8 56 18.8 13
6.9 183 9.9 140 12.9 97 15.9 54 18.9 11
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500-YARD RUN CONVERSION TABLE
TIME
POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS TIME POINTS
53.0
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94.0
37 129.4
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132.2
24 167.6
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170.5
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56.0
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58.7
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97.0
36 132.3
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135.2
23 170.6
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173.4
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61.7
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99.9
35 135.3
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138.1
22 173.5
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176.4
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61.8
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64.6
47 100.0
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102.8
34 138.2
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141.1
21 176.5
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179.3
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67.6
46 102.9
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105.8
33 141.2
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144.0
20 179.4
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182.2
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70.5
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108.7
32 144.1
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147.0
19 182.3
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185.2
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73.5
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111.7
31 147.1
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149.9
18 185.3
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188.1
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76.4
43 111.8
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114.6
30 150.0
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152.8
17 188.2
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191.1
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117.6
29 152.9
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155.8
16 191.2
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194.0
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82.3
41 117.7
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120.5
28 155.9
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158.7
15 194.1
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196.9
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85.2
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123.4
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161.7
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199.9
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126.3
26 161.8
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164.6
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91.0
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129.3
25 164.7
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167.5
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POPAT
WALL/FENCE CLIMBING
TECHNIQUES
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WALL/FENCE CLIMBING TECHNIQUES
"3-POINT LANDING"
BOTH HANDS & FORWARD
FOOT HIT WALL AT SAME
TIME...EITHER FROM A
RUN, OR FROM A DEAD
STOP
APPROX. 1.5
STRIDE LENGTHS
HEEL
HOOKED
SIDEWAYS
ROLL OVER
ELBOW HOOKED
SMEAR BALLS OF FEET INTO
WALL SURFACE...
WALK UP WALL...IF
NECESSARY
KEEP TOES POINTED UPWARD (TOWARD SKY) SO THAT LARGER HAMSTRING MUSCLES
ARE USED TO PULL; WHEN FOOT TURNS TO SIDE, SMALLER ADDUCTOR MUSCLES
BECOME PRIMARY MOVER AND GROIN PULLS OFTEN OCCUR
HOOK ELBOW/ARMPIT OF OPPOSITE SIDE OF BODY OVER TOP EDGE OF WALL & ROLL
OVER, MAINTAINING LOW PROFILE, SCAN LANDING AREA BEFORE JUMPING
DON'T LET BUTTOCKS MOVE OUT
FROM WALL (i.e., DON'T LOCK-OUT
LEGS) OR FEET WILL SLIDE DOWN...
WHEN HIGHEST FOOT IS CLOSE
ENOUGH TO TOP EDGE OF WALL, HOOK
HEEL OVER...(WITH PRACTICE, MOST CADETS
WILL NOT HAVE TO WALK UP WALL AFTER A
FEW WEEKS; MERELY PLANT FORWARD FOOT
& HOOK THE REAR FOOT OVER THE EDGE)...
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SAME AS ABOVE EXCEPT CADET'S
FEET
NEVER
TOUCH THE WALL...
HE/SHE MERELY CLEARS BOTH
LEGS OVER THE EDGE AS SOON AS
HANDS GRASP THE WALL, USING
FORWARD MOMENTUM
BOTH HANDS HIT TOP OF WALL AT
SAME TIME BUT FEET DO NOT
CONTACT SIDE OF WALL...
INSTEAD, CADET VAULTS/PRESSES
UP TO THE TOP OF THE WALL USING
HIS/HER MOMENTUM AND UPPER
BODY STRENGTH...
UNTIL HIS/HER ARMS ARE IN A FULL
LOCKED POSITION SUPPORTING
ENTIRE BODY WEIGHT...PELVIS IS
AT TOP EDGE OF WALL LEGS
DANGLING...
FROM THIS POSITION, THE CADET'S
DOMINANT FOOT IS BROUGHT UP
TO THE TOP EDGE OF THE WALL...
THE OPPOSITE FOOT/LEG IS THEN
BROUGHT UP ALONGSIDE IT AND
THE CADET MERELY JUMPS DOWN
ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE...
...FASTEST METHOD...
CAUTION:
THESE TECHNIQUES ARE FASTER THAN THE 3-POINT/HEEL
HOOKING TECHNIQUE, BUT, TACTICALLY, THE CADET IS A
LARGER TARGET AND THE RISK OF CATCHING THEIR FOOT AND
FALLING IS GREATER...
...FASTER METHOD...
