Video by Staff Sgt. Chazz Kibler | 29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 03.05.2022
Members assigned to the Maryland Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program take the Occupational Physical Assessment Test at Camp Fretterd Military Reservation in Reisterstown, Maryland, on March 5, 2022. The OPAT is an Army entry physical test that measures the incoming recruit's speed, strength, and conditioning. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Chazz Kibler)...
Video by Staff Sgt. Wendalynn Payne | United States Army Recruiting Command Atlanta Battalion | 12.16.2016
The Army Occupational Physical Assessment Test includes 4 events: Standing Long Jump, Seated Power Throw, Deadlift, and an Aerobic Interval Run. Ultimately, the OPAT will help make the Army stronger overall by putting the right person in the right job based on his or her mental and physical aptitude. The OPAT only measures the physical potential of recruits entering the Army, not the......
Video by Staff Sgt. Wendalynn Payne | United States Army Recruiting Command Atlanta Battalion | 12.16.2016
SFC Robert Dodge, Center Leader at the Chattanooga Recruiting Center explains the OPAT and how it will enhance the readiness of the Army. The four event test is designed to measure the physical potential of individuals, in order to effectively place the right soldier in the right jobs based on their physical and mental aptitude....
Video by Staff Sgt. Wendalynn Payne | United States Army Recruiting Command Atlanta Battalion | 12.16.2016
When young men and women ship to basic combat training, the Army wants to ensure they have the best chances of success without injury. The OPAT is designed to reduce injury and keep our Soldiers healthy during training. The OPAT will help ensure Soldiers are placed in the right Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), while measuring each recruit's physical aptitude against validated......
Video by Staff Sgt. Wendalynn Payne | United States Army Recruiting Command Atlanta Battalion | 12.16.2016
The Army Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) is designed to reduce injury and keep Soldiers healthy during basic combat training. The OPAT will help ensure Soldiers are placed in the right Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). This video highlights each event of the four part assessment....
Video by Staff Sgt. Wendalynn Payne | United States Army Recruiting Command Atlanta Battalion | 12.16.2016
The OPAT is designed to reduce injury and keep Soldiers healthy during training. The OPAT will help ensure soldiers are placed in the right Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). This video highlights each event of the four part assessment....
Video by Staff Sgt. Wendalynn Payne | United States Army Recruiting Command Atlanta Battalion | 12.16.2016
When young men and women ship to basic combat training, the Army wants to ensure they have the best chances of success without injury. The OPAT is designed to reduce injury and keep our soldiers healthy during training. The OPAT will help ensure soldiers are placed in the right Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), while measuring each recruit's physical aptitude against validated physical......
Video by Sgt. Nathaniel Duane Phillips | Defense Media Activity - Army Productions | 07.08.2016
A recruiting station in Blacksburg, VA is running a pilot program for the Occupational Physical Assessment Test that will help Future Soldiers realize what Army jobs they are eligible for....
