2 OVERVIEW  Intent  Unit Responsibilities  Air Force Instruction

3 MP1. INTENT AFI “It is every Airman’s responsibility to maintain the standards set forth in this AFI 365 days a year.” “The Goal of the fitness program is to motivate all members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength/flexibility training and healthy eating.” “Health benefits from an active lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of READINESS.”

4 MP2: Responsibilities Unit Commander  Execute and enforce the unit fitness program and ensure appropriate action is taken of non-compliance.  Provide a work environment that supports healthy lifestyle choices.  Encouraged to have a written policy that describes their Unit Fitness Program  Appoint Physical Training Leaders (PTL) and Unit Fitness Program Managers (UFPM) in writing  Will encourage members to participate in physical fitness training up to 90 minutes, 3 to 5 times per week and are encouraged to schedule or authorize training during duty hours  Submit Discharge or Retention packages for members who fail four FA’s consecutively or within 24 months.

MP2: Responsibilities First Sergeant  Work with PTLs and UFPMs to be aware of all member’s fitness levels, and advise Commander of negative quality force indicators  UFPMs should be providing data on Airmen who have been exempted from one or more of the four components of the fitness test for a continuous 12-month period or have four component exemptions in a 24-month period.  Be familiar with support agencies and resources that can assist Airmen on meeting the USAF fitness standards  Lead by example by participating in squadron PT functions, as well as some sort of self-directed fitness program  Brief unit leadership on possible trends affecting the mission  Know the AFI and advise leadership of the proper administrative actions

MP2: Responsibilities Airmen  Know AFI  Responsible for maintaining currency standards  Know the Commander’s policies  Know their PTLs and UFPM  Lead a Healthy Life Style  Help/Education those not in compliance  Be physically ready to accomplish the mission.  Attain and maintain excellent physical conditioning and always meet Air Force fitness standards.  Actively participate in the Air Force Fitness Program

 Each component has a minimum component score. These scores do not earn a composite passing score. Failure to meet minimum in one or more component results in an Unsatisfactory FA Score.  The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) will conduct all Fitness Assessments. FAC personnel have oversight with FA augmentation from Unit PTLs.  Fitness Screening Questionnaire – Should be completed no earlier than 30 calendar days (90 for ARC), but NLT 7 days prior to FA to provide time for medical evaluation.  Testing - Must be completed within a 3-hour window on the same day, (Must be in military status for assessment) MP3 AFI

 Revised Push-ups and Sit-ups  How does Fitness affect EPR’s and OPR’s?  If Pass, then MEETS STANDARDS  If Fails, then DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS Attachment 1, 4c “Remain current as defined in AFI (dated 1 July 2010), paragraph Failing to remain current as well as failing to attain a passing score on the applicable FA before the end of the performance report reporting period will result in a “DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS” rating on the member’s OPR/EPR if, as of the closeout date of the performance report, currency or a passing score is not obtained.”

MP 3 AFI  Exemptions are designed to categorize members as unable or unavailable to train or assess for a limited time period Commanders may grant exemptions as outlined in AFI , Table 4.3 CATEGORIES  Composite Exemptions – Member is exempt from all components of the FA  Component Exemption – Member is exempt from one or more components of the FA, but will be assessed on the remaining components

MP 3 AFI  Exemption greater than 30 days, including pregnancy, will refer to the EP/FPM or appropriate ancillary provider for exercise assessment, prescription and counseling, or rehabilitation program  Member is eligible for FA 42 days after expiration of physical limitation if greater than 30 days. (180 days for pregnancies)  Any member Exempt from a component and scores 90 or Above, still has to test every 6 month  Military provider must make final disposition for any physical limitation in cases where non-military providers are utilized  Must be current before deployment  Failure before deployment

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What is the typical conversation about the USAF Fitness Program? What is the effect the typical conversations have on F2F results? AFI states: “The Goal of the fitness program is to MOTIVATE all members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength/flexibility training and healthy eating.” MP4: Building a Squadron Fitness Program

Goal is to motivate all members What motivates you? Circuit Training

MP 5: Nutritional Education  Do you eat healthy?  How do you know?  How many times a day do you eat?  How many calories a day do you consume?  Where do your calories come from?

MP 6: Various Exercise Programs  Be familiar with various classes and programs offered both on base and off.  CC and CCF should be actively involved.  CC and CCF lead by example, both in participation and attitude.  Recognize and reward effort and accomplishments, but also correct those who do not meet standards (according with AFI ).

16 Summary  Intent  Unit Responsibilities  Air Force Instruction