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The '''Physical Fitness Badge''' is an award of the [[United States Army]] 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 Physical Fitness Test (APFT)|Army’s physical fitness test]].<ref>AR 600–8–22 Army Awards, para. 8-51</ref> The Physical Fitness Badge is intended to recognize those who have excelled in [[physical fitness]], which is one of the main areas of training for the [[United States military]]. |
The '''Physical Fitness Badge''' is an award of the [[United States Army]] 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 Physical Fitness Test (APFT)|Army’s physical fitness test]].<ref>AR 600–8–22 Army Awards, para. 8-51</ref> The Physical Fitness Badge is intended to recognize those who have excelled in [[physical fitness]], which is one of the main areas of training for the [[United States military]]. |
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Revision as of 16:26, 22 November 2010
The Physical Fitness Badge is an award of the United States Army 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.[1] The Physical Fitness Badge is intended to recognize those who have excelled in physical fitness, which is one of the main areas of training for the United States military.
The badge was first authorized by the Secretary of the Army on June 25, 1986. The first issuance was on October 1, 1986. 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. Regulations permit the wear of the Physical Fitness Badge on the physical training uniform only, and there are no provisions for displaying the award on any other uniform of the U.S. Army.[2]
The only paperwork necessary to award the badge is the 705 meeting the standard. If the soldier fails to meet the standard at any time, then the badge is no longer authorized.[3]
The only insignia authorized for wear on the PFU or IPFU is the physical fitness badge. When the physical fitness badge is worn, it is sewn on the upper left front side of the PFU and IPFU T-shirt, and the PFU sweatshirt. On the IPFU running jacket, the insignia is sewn centered 1⁄2 inch above the word “Army.” See AR 600–8–22 for criteria for wear of the physical fitness badge.[4]
Note
The new Physical Training Manual is TC 3-22.20. Dated March 2010. It does not make a direct reference to the badge but it is in Figure 5-2 Sample Commander's Policy Letter. This should not be used as a reference for the badge but it does give correct information.