U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Schyler Turpin, Air Forces Central weapons of mass destruction target analyst, measures an Airman?s waist during a physical training evaluation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 16, 2013. Since October 2012, military members have taken over conducting physical training tests. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Colin Hundt, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron entomologist, performs the push-up portion of the physical training evaluation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 16, 2013. Since October 2012, military members have taken over conducting physical training tests. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Wewetzer, 20th Maintenance Operations Group assistant base engine manager, evaluates an Airman during the sit-up portion of the physical training evaluation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 16, 2013. Since October 2012, military members have taken over conducting physical training tests. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julie Walker, Air Forces Central coastal operations manager, speaks out the time to Airman 1st Class Colin Hundt, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron entomologist, during the sit-up portion of the physical training evaluation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 16, 2013. Since October 2012, military members have taken over conducting physical training tests. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julie Walker, Air Forces Central coastal operations manager, encourages Airmen during the mile and a half run portion of the physical training evaluation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 16, 2013. Since October 2012, military members have taken over conducting physical training tests. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/released)
In October 2012, the Fitness Assessment Cell transitioned from civilian to military testers Air Force wide. Military members cycle out approximately every three months. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/released)
1/22/2013 - SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Since October 2012, enlisted Airmen have been administering the physical training test at the Fitness Center and testing track due to downsizing.
Within the past couple of months, Airmen have maintained about the same scores as when they did with civilians, scoring an average of a 93% pass rate, according to FAC officials.
"I feel more comfortable with military members conducting the test," said Senior Airman Christopher Hughes, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer. "Civilians were intimidating."
Military members who administer the test cycle through the Fitness Assessment Cell for approximately three months at a time. It is a requirement that each member be trained properly before administering the tests.
Overall, the way the test is administered is no different than before the changeover from civilians, and there have been no major differences in Airmen's scores.
"Civilians or military, it should not matter how Airmen do on their test," said Staff Sgt. Andre Penn, 20th Force Support Squadron FAC manager.
It is part of the Airmen's job to be ready to deploy at any given moment and to be ready to endure the physical challenges they may face, he continued.
For more information or if you need to be evaluated, measured or need fitness advice, call the FAC at 895-2142 or visit the FAC office located in the Fitness Center.
