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SUPERVISIONThe APFT must be properlysupervised to ensure that itsobjectives are met. Propersupervision ensures uniformityin the following:• Scoring the test.• Training of supervisors andscorers.• Preparing the test andcontrolling performancefactors.The goal of the APFT is toget an accurate evaluation of thesoldiers’ fitness levels.Preparations for administeringan accurate APFT include thefollowing:• Selecting and trainingsupervisors and scorers.• Briefing and orientingadministrators and participants.• Securing a location for theevents.Commanders must strictlycontrol those factors whichinfluence test performance.They must ensure that events,scoring, clothing, and equipmentare uniform. Commandersshould plan testingwhich permits each soldier toperform to his maximal level.They should also ensure thefollowing:• Soldiers are not tested whenfatigued or ill.• Soldiers do not have tiringduties just before taking theAPFT.• Weather and environmentalconditions do notinhibit performance.• Safety is the first consideration.Duties of Test PersonnelTesters must be totally familiarwith the instructions for each eventand trained to administer the tests.Correctly supervising testees andlaying out the test area are essentialduties. The group administering thetest must include the following:• OIC or NCOIC.• Event supervisor, scorers, and ademonstrator for each event.• Support personnel (safety,control, and medical asappropriate). There should be noless than one scorer for each 15soldiers tested. Twelve to 15scorers are required when acompany-sized unit is tested.OIC OR NCOICThe OIC or NCOIC does thefollowing:• Administers the APFT.• Procures all necessary equipmentand supplies.• Arranges and lays out the testarea.• Trains the event supervisors,scorers, and demonstrators.(Training video tape No. 21-191should be used for training thosewho administer the APFT.)• Ensures the test is properlyadministered and the events areexplained, demonstrated, andscored according to the teststandards in this chapter.• Reports the results after the test.EVENT SUPERVISORSEvent supervisors do thefollowing:• Administer the test events.• Ensure that necessary equipmentis on hand.• Read the test instructions, andhave the events demonstrated.• Supervise the scoring of events,and ensure that they are donecorrectly.• Rule on questions and scoringdiscrepancies for their event.SCORERSScorers do the following:• Supervise the performance oftestees.• Enforce the test standards in thischapter.• Count the number of correctlyperformed repetitions aloud.• Record the correct, raw score oneach soldier’s scorecard, andinitial the scorecard block.• Perform other duties assigned bythe OIC or NCOIC.Scorers must be thoroughlytrained to maintain uniform scoringstandards. They do not participate inthe test.The goal of the APFT is toget an accurate evaluation of thesoldier’s fitness levels.14-8