The Physical Fitness Badge is an award of the United States Army The United States Army is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven uniformed services. The modern Army has its roots in the Continental Army which was formed on 14 June 1775, before the establishment of the and is presented to those soldiers who obtain a score of 270 (or higher, with a score of 90 or above in each event) on the 300-point scale of the Army’s physical fitness test The Army Physical Fitness Test is designed to test the muscular strength/endurance and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of soldiers in the United States Army. Soldiers are given a score based on their performance in three events consisting of the push-up (PU), sit-up (SU), and a two-mile run. Possible scores range from 0 to 100 points in each.[citation needed] The Physical Fitness Badge is intended to recognize those who have excelled in physical fitness Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations). Physical fitness is generally achieved through exercise, correct nutrition and enough rest, which is one of the main areas of training for the United States military The United States armed forces are the overall unified military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
The badge was first authorized by the Secretary of the Army in June 1986.[citation needed] The first issuance was on October 1, 1986.[citation needed] The Physical Fitness Badge is the only official United States Army badge, recognized by the Institute of Heraldry, which cannot be worn on a dress military uniform.[citation needed] Regulations permit the wear of the Physical Fitness Badge on the physical training uniform The physical training uniform is a military uniform used during calisthenics drills and, in some cases, very casual periods of time . The United States Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force require use of a physical training (PT) uniform during unit exercise (including formation runs, calisthenics, and conditioning exercises). Some units will only, and there are no provisions for displaying the award on any other uniform of the U.S. Army.
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