Land Force Command Physical Fitness Standard (LFCPFS).

The CF EXPRES Program is a reasonable measure of general physical ability, but it may fail to meet the needs of special groups within the military, such as the Army. Because combat forces require a higher level of fitness, and because individualized testing and programming may not fulfill the needs of the Army, a special program has been developed to recognize their unique needs.

A scientifically valid task related fitness standard was developed, which exceeds the MPFS and recognized some of the special physical demands of personnel employed in LFC field units. In its current form, the LFCPFS requires all individuals, regardless of age or gender to complete the following:

• Weight load march of 13.2 Km (2 hours 26 min);
• Casualty evacuation of 100m (60 sec or less);
• Maximal trench dig (.486 cubic meters in less than 6 min);
• Ammunition box lift (48 in less than 5 min).

Note 1: The LFC currently uses test items 1, 2 and 3. For logistical reasons, test item 4 is not being evaluated.

Note 2: 10 minute pause between each component