b'Originally, we hoped to resume testing byAIR FORCE FITNESS PROGRAMJanuary 2021, said Chief Master Sgt. of the The Air Force Fitness Program goal is to motivate Airmen to partici-Air Force JoAnne S. Bass. However, based on pate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes the number of cases nationwide, the right thingtotal fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength and to do is focus on keeping our Airmen and theirflexibility training, and healthy eating. Health benefits from an active families safe.lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease Delaying and reevaluating the PT test is theabsenteeism while maintaining a higher level of readiness.best option for our people. FITNESS CATEGORIESThe test will still consist of a 1.5 mile run,Airmen who take a fitness assessment will receive a score in one 1 minute of pushups and 1 minute of situps.of three categories:However, the composite score will be calculatedExcellent: Composite score equal to or greater than 90,with full points for the waist measurement with all minimum components met.portion until system changes can be made. Satisfactory: Composite score of 75 - 89.99,Department leaders are also looking to reevaluatewith all minimum components met.certain testing criteria moving forward. Unsatisfactory: Composite score less than 75 Along with removing the waist measurement,and/or one or more minimum components not met.we are also exploring alternative strength andSCORINGcardio components to our current Air Force Airmen will receive age and gender-specific composite scores fitness assessment, Brown said. We believebased on the following maximum component scores: 60 points for these potential test structure changes will aerobic, 20 points for body composition, 10 points for push-up andimpact Airmen in a positive way and help 10 points for sit-ups.with a holistic approach to health and fitnessThose with duty limiting conditions prohibiting them fromstandards. performing one or more components of the fitness assessmentFor more information, Airmen and Spacewill have a composite score calculated on the assessed components. Professionals should contact their fitness Airmen must achieve a minimum of 75 adjusted points, based on assessment cells and visit the COVID-19 points available, and meet minimum component standards. Fitness Guidance page on myPers. These Airmen will receive a Pass or Fail in AFFMSII. www.afpc.af.mil/Support/myPers/ www.afpc.af.mil/Career-Management/Fitness-Program/Thank You For Your Service Military Appreciation Resource Magizine 11'