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ISSUED BY THE COMMANDER OF THE ARMY

LIEUTENANT GENERAL H L V M LIYANAGE RWP RSP ndu

ARMY ORDER
AO 01/2024 PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST DTRG/G/PET/14/17

1. AO 05/2015 of 27 April 2015 and AO 16/2019 of 27 September 2019 are superseded with
effect from 01 January 2024. Army Physical Efficiency Tests to be conducted by units will be set
out in this order.

2. The tests to be carried out are divided into the following categories.

a. Test A. To test all aspects of overall physical fitness. This will apply for
both serving male officers and male other ranks below the age of 55 years and serving
female officers and female other ranks below the age of 45 years.

b. Test B. To test the Army requirements of physical fitness for male officers
and male other ranks below the age of 42 years and female officers and female other ranks
below the age of 35 years. The test is further sub-grouped to assess the fitness standard of
personnel of Combat Arms, Combat Support and Combat Service Support units.

3. Target Group for Testing.

a. Army Physical Efficiency Test.

(1) All Officers of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and below and other ranks.

(2) All Officers of the rank of Colonel for their rank confirmation and
promotions to the next rank in accordance with the necessity of the Military
Secretary's Branch.

(3) Standards and performance ratings for all officers and other ranks at
annexes ‘B’ and ‘C’ to this order.

b. Battle Physical Efficiency Test.

(1) All male officers and male other ranks up to the age of 42 years and female
officers and female other ranks up to 35 years of age. This test will be divided into
the following age groups for males:

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(a) 35 years and below.

(b) Between 36 years and 42 years.

4. Description of Tests.

a. Test A. This test will be termed the ‘Army Physical Efficiency Test’
(APET). The detailed description of the test is in annex ‘A’ to this Army Order.

(1) Tests are as follows:

(a) Bent Knee Sit Ups. A maximum number of bent knee sit-ups in
one minute (To measure the strength and endurance of the abdominals and
hip-flexor muscles).

(b) Standing Board Jump. Maximum standing board jump

distances (To measure lower limb extension muscular power).

(c) Sit and Reach Forward. Maximum sit and reach forward
distances (To measure forward trunk flexibility, hip flexion, and hamstring
muscle strength).

(d) Pull-Ups/ Push-Ups/ Inclined Flexed Arm Hang for Females/

Knee Push-Ups

i. Pull-Ups. A maximum number of regular pull-ups

(chin-ups) in half a minute (1/2 minute) (To measure upper limb
muscular endurance and strength).

ii. Push-Ups. A maximum number of push-ups done within

a minute is to be counted (To measure local muscular endurance and
strength).

iii. Inclined Flexed Arm Hang for Female. Time taken to

hang from a horizontal bar with elbows bent to 90 degrees or less
(To measure upper limb muscular endurance and strength).

iv. Knee Push-Ups. A maximum number of knee push-

ups done within a minute is to be counted (To measure upper limb
muscular endurance and strength).

(e) Shuttle Run. Faster of two attempts to complete a 4x10 meter

shuttle run (To measure speed, agility, coordination, balance, and reaction
time).

(f) 2.4 km Run, 2.5 km/ 3 km Brisk Walk.

i. 2.4 km Run. Minimum time to run-walk 2.4 km on a firm

and level surface (To measure cardio-respiratory endurance or
aerobic fitness and lower limbs muscular endurance).

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ii. 2.5 km/ 3 km Brisk Walk. Minimum time to walk 3 km

/2.5 km on a firm and level surface to be measured (To measure
cardio-respiratory endurance or aerobic fitness and lower limbs
muscular endurance).

(2) Dress.

(a) Males.

i. All Officers are to wear white short sleeved T-Shirt with

collar, white shorts with two slant pockets, white socks and white or
issued sports shoes.

ii. All Other ranks are to wear Grey colour short sleeved issued
T-Shirt, Olive green shorts, black socks and black sport or issued
shoes.

(b) Females.

i. All Officers are to wear white short sleeved T-Shirt with

collar, plain dark blue track bottom, white socks and white or
issued sports shoes.

ii. All Other ranks are to wear Grey colour short sleeved issued
T-Shirt, plain dark blue track bottom, black socks and black sport or
issued shoes.

(3) General Rules and Regulations. General rules and regulations for
APET are as follows:

(a) All events must be attempted on the same day in the order set out.

(b) Three attempts are to be given for non-fatiguing tests of APET (Sit
and Reach, Standing Board Jump, 4 x 10m Shuttle Run, Push-ups/ Pull-ups/
Sit-ups).

(c) Tests are conducted as per the following sequence:

i. Non-Fatiguing Tests (Sit and Reach, Standing Board

Jumps).

ii. Agility Tests (4 x 10 m Shuttle Run).

iii. Local Muscular Endurance Tests (Push-ups/ Pull-ups and

Sit-ups).

iv. Fatiguing Tests (Aerobic capacity tests - 2.4 km run, 2.5

km/ 3 km walk).

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(4) Standards.

(a) APET test standards are formulated to test male and female officers
and other ranks under corresponding age group categories.

(b) All officers and other ranks (Males up to 39 years of age and females
up to 29 years of age) are required to achieve at least minimum stipulated
standards in all events in the APET to qualify for a classification. All other
officers and other ranks will be exempted from achieving performance
grading and are required to pass all events in the APET. Achievement
standards are given in annex ‘D’ to this order.

b. Test B. This test is termed as the ‘Battle Physical Efficiency Test’ (BPET).

(1) BPET Tests for Combat Arms and Combat Support Units.

(a) For Male Officers and Other Ranks of 35 Years and Below.

i. Climb Vertical and Horizontal Ropes. Climb a 12

feet vertical rope and traverse a 15 feet horizontal rope. Descend
vertical rope using hands, legs, and feet (To measure upper arms,
shoulder strength, and agility).

ii. Surmount a 6 ft Wall. Clear a 6 feet wall without

assistance (To measure agility).

iii. Clear a Ditch 9 ft Wide. Clear a ditch 9 feet wide

landing on both feet (To measure leg power and agility).

iv. 12.9 km Run. Cover 12.9 km in 2 hours. (To measure

aerobic fitness).

(b) For Male Officers and Other Ranks Between 36 Years and 42
Years.

i. Climb the Vertical Rope. Climb using hands and feet,

until feet are 12 feet from the ground and descend in the same
manner (To measure upper arms, and shoulder strength).

ii. Surmount a 6 ft Wall. Clear a 6 feet wall without

assistance (To measure agility).

iii. Clear a Ditch 9 ft Wide. Clear a ditch 9 feet wide

landing on both feet (To measure leg power and agility).

iv. 6.4 km Walk and Run. Cover 6.4 km in 1 hour and 15

minutes. (To measure aerobic fitness).

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(2) BPET Test for Combat Service Support Units.

(a) For Male Officers and Other Ranks up to 42 Years.

i. Climb the Vertical Rope. Climb using hands and

feet until feet are 12 feet from the floor and descend in the same
manner (To measure upper arms, and shoulder strength).

ii. Surmount a 6 ft Wall. Clear a 6 feet wall without

assistance (To measure agility).

iii. Clear a Ditch 6 ft Wide. Clear a ditch 6 feet wide

landing on both feet (To measure leg power and agility).

iv. 6.4 km Walk and Run. Cover 6.4 km in 1 hour and 15

minutes (To measure aerobic fitness).

(b) For Female Officers and Other Ranks up to 35 years.

i. Climb the Vertical Rope. Climb using hands and

feet until feet are 8 feet from the ground and descend in the
same manner (To measure upper arms, and shoulder strength).

ii. Surmount a 6 ft Wall. Clear a 6 feet wall without

assistance (To measure agility).

iii. Clear a Ditch 6 ft Wide. Clear a ditch 6 feet wide

landing on both feet (To measure leg power and agility).

iv. 6.4 km Walk and Run. Cover 6.4 km in 1 hour and 30

minutes (To measure aerobic fitness).

(3) Dress. The dress code will be as follows:

(a) Combat Arms and Combat Support Units. Battle physical

training dress with a personal weapon and three full magazines to be carried
in the pouches.

(b) Combat Service Support Units.

i. 35 years and Below. Battle physical training dress

with a personal weapon and three full magazines to be carried in the
pouches.

ii. Between 36 Years and 42 Years. Battle physical training

dress without weapon and ammunition.

(c) Females 35 Years and Below. Battle physical training dress,

less pack, and pouches with a personal weapon.

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(4) General Rules and Regulations.

(a) All events are conducted on the same day and may be attempted in
(a) All
any order.

(b) These are achievement tests and therefore, performance rating

would not be counted.

5. Medical Categories.

a. Before undergoing APET or BPET, all officers/ other ranks should be categorized
as FE and certified by the medical officer.

b. Those who are classified as battle casualties, disabled persons, and categorized
persons who wish to undergo the test have to be tested centrally by a separate board where
due consideration will be given to their injury/ disability when grading their performance.

c. Personnel with medical profiles that preclude taking certain events such as the pull-
up, sit-up, or 2.4 km run, will take the remaining tests and/or any approved alternate tests
devised by the DAMS. An alternate test is primarily designed for soldiers with permanent
physical profiles that preclude them from taking that particular event. Alternate events will
be devised and published as an Army Order.

d. However, officers and other ranks with temporary profiles of long duration (several
months) may also take an alternate event as determined by the Commander of the Army
on the advice of the DAMS.

e. Indicate the BMI range of individuals on the respective PULHEEMS reports

instead of mentioning pass/ fail by medical officer.

f. Decide the pass/ fail of the BMI range of individuals by the respective board
president of APET/ SPET.

6. Safety and Precautions.

a. The testing board will be alert to symptoms and signs indicating distress on
reaching endurance limits.

b. Environmental conditions such as extreme heat and humidity should be given

special consideration to prevent heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Water intake will be
encouraged before, during, and after exercises.

c. These tests are only intended for those who have no significant medical issues
(including recent infections or injuries).

d. These tests are for those who have been exercising regularly or training for at least
4-6 weeks.

e. All Officers and other ranks attempting APET should undergo a medical test as
stipulated by the DAMS.

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7. Testing Authority. DGGS will be the testing authority.

a. The results of APETs and BPETs will be finally ratified by a board presided by the
DGGS.

b. All Officers above the rank of Lt Col will be tested at designated locations by a
board appointed by DGGS. On appointing the board, DGGS should take into consideration
the requirements of having qualified representatives from DAMS and Commandant APTS
are to be included as members.

c. Officers of the rank of Major and below will be tested at SFHQs. DGGS will call
for nominations from SFHQs for members of the test board including the medical officers.

d. All other ranks are to be tested by boards appointed by SFHQ Comds at Div HQs.
Other ranks serving under any establishments that are not placed under a Div should also
participate in tests conducted at the Div responsible for the geographical area.

H T W VIDYANANDA RWP RSP USP

Brigadier
Director Personnel Administration
Army Headquarters
Sri Jayewardenepura
COLOMBO

January 2024

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ANNEX 'A' TO
AO 01/2024
DATED JAN 2024

DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS

1. 1 Minute Bent knee sit ups:

a. Starting Position:

(1) Sit on the floor.

(2) Fingers of the arms should touch behind the ears of the head and elbows
should be opened.

(3) Trunk should be up and chin should be above the knees and knees should
be kept shoulder width.

(4) Partner can assist by trampling the feet.

b. Down:

(1) Elbow and Torso should touch the floor.

(2) When reaching up Gluteus muscle (Hip) should touch the floor.

c. Up:

(1) Trunk should be up and chin should reach above the knees.

(2) Fingers of the arms should touch behind the ears of the head and elbows
should be fully opened (Elbows and chest should be in one line).

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2. Standing Board Jump:

a. Stand with feet about shoulder width apart, toes just behind take off lines.

b. Prepare to jump forward by swinging arms back and bending knees about 900.

c. Jump as far forward as possible taking off with both feet. Attempt not counted if
subject loses balance and falls backwards touching area behind feet.

d. Distance noted, to nearest cm between take off line and heel nearer to line.

3. Sit and Reach Forward:

a. Test A:

(1) Sit upright with straight back, feet about shoulder width apart, dorsiflexed
at about 900 and heels just behind 50 cm mark.

(2) Place outstretched hands together in front, with thumbs locked, index
fingers in contact with each other and tips of fingers touching surface.

(3) Reach forward as far away as possible, sliding finger tips along the ground,
without bending knees. No jerking permitted. Must hold position for at least 2 secs.
Distance noted to nearest cm.

b. Test
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b. Test B (Only for Directly Enlisted Female Officers):

(1) Sit on the floor with legs stretched out straight ahead. Feet (shoes off) are
placed with the soles flat against the box, shoulder-width apart.

(2) Both knees are held flat against the floor by the tester, if required. with
hands on top of each other and palms facing down, the subject reaches forward
along the measuring line as far as possible.

(3) Reach has to be held for at least two seconds while the distance is recorded.

(4) No jerky movements, and that the fingertips remain level and the legs flat.

4. Pull-Ups, Push-Ups, Inclined Flexed Arm Hang for Female, Knee Push-Ups:

a. Pull-Ups:

(1) Hang from bar with hand, about shoulder-width apart, thumbs below, arms
straight, feet clear off ground.

(2) Pull-up
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(2) Pull-up till chin reaches bar, then return to starting position.

(3) Body curls, kicking and body swings not permitted.

(4) Resting between pull-ups permitted.

b. Push-Ups:

(1) Starting:

(a) Palms of the hands should be kept flat on the floor.

(b) Width of the palms should be shoulder width.

(c) Feet should be kept straight together.

(2) Down:

(a) Distance between elbow and external oblique muscle is kept a punch
(not more than 4 inches).

(b) Will be counted.

(3) Up:

(a) Palms of the hands should be kept flat on the floor.

(b) Width of the palms should be shoulder width.

(c) Feet should be kept straight together.

c. Inclined
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c. Inclined Flexed Arm Hang:

(1) Hang from bar with hands about shoulder width apart, thumbs below, arms
and body straight, feet flat with heels resting on surface. A chair or bench may be
used to raise height so that when the bar should be vertically above mid-chest level.

(2) Upon removal of the bench or chair used as height support, pull-up (with
assistance if required) till elbows are bent 900 of less. Maintain this position (after
removing the support) breathing freely throughout. Test and timing (to nearest
second) end once the interior angle at elbow joints is more than 900.

d. Knee Push-Ups:

(1) Hands straight, knees bent and kept on the deck, ankles crossed and feet
lifted 3 inches from the deck.

(2) Go down by bending hands at elbow, chest 3 inches above the deck and
head facing forward. Maximum push-ups done within a minute will be counted.

5. Shuttle
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5. Shuttle Run:

a. Equipment: Stop Watch, Wooden Block - size, weight and shape of the wooden
block should be as fols:

(1) Size - 5 cm x 5 cm x 20 cm

(2) Weight - 200 g

(3) Shape - 4 cm
3.5 cm

3 cm 10.5 cm

10 cm

5 cm
5 cm

(4) Procedure:

First object
10 cm
10 m Second object

First line Second line

(Start line)

(a) Two small objects (as specified above) placed 10 cm apart behind
second line.

(b) Participant should stand behind first line.

(c) At start of timing, run (from first line) and pick first object (at second
line), run back and place (should not throw) object behind first line. Then,
return to second line, pick second object and run towards first line and finish
the event (no need to place down second object).

(d) Time noted to nearest second to complete shuttle run.

6. 2.4 km
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6. 2.4 km Run, 2.5 km/ 3 km Brisk Walk:

a. 2.4 km Run:

(1) Run, jog or walk on firm and level 2.4 km (1.5 mile) distance in shortest
time possible.

(2) Resting during test permitted.

b. 2.5 km/ 3 km Brisk Walk:

(1) Minimum time to walk 3 km/ 2.5 km on a firm and level surface will be
measured.

(2) Resting during the test permitted.

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ANNEX 'B' TO
AO 01/2024
DATED JAN 2024

ARMY PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST CONDITIONS - MALE

2.4 km Run 4 x 10 m Standing
Age Performance No of Sit-Ups Sit & Reach
Walk Time Points No of Pull-Ups Points Points Shuttle Points Board Jump Points Points
Group Grade in 1 min Distance
(Min sec) Run Time Distance
A < 10.20 5 >10 5 >39 5 <10.5sec 5 >242cm 5 >63cm 5
18-24 B 10.21-11.00 4 9 - 10 4 37-39 4 10.5-10.6 4 234-242 4 59-63 4
Yrs of C 11.01-11.40 3 7-8 3 34-36 3 10.7-10.8 3 225-233 3 54-58 3
Age D 11.41-12.20 2 5-6 2 31-33 2 10.9-11.0 2 216-224 2 49-53 2
E 12.21-13.00 1 3-4 1 28-30 1 11.1-11.2 1 207-215 1 44-48 1
A <11.00 5 >8 5 >36 5 <10.7 sec 5 >233cm 5 >58cm 5
25-34 B 11.01-11.40 4 7-8 4 34-36 4 10.7-10.8 4 225-233 4 54-58 4
Yrs of C 11.41-12.20 3 5-6 3 31-33 3 10.9-11.0 3 216-224 3 49-53 3
Age D 12.21-13.00 2 3- 4 2 28-30 2 11.1-11.2 2 207-215 2 44-48 2
E 13.01-13.40 1 1- 2 1 25-27 1 11.3-11.4 1 198-206 1 39-43 1
A <11.40 5 >6 5 >33 5 <10.9 sec 5 >224cm 5 >53cm 5
35-39 B 11.41-12.20 4 5-6 4 31-33 4 10.9-11.0 4 216-224 4 49-53 4
Yrs of C 12.21-13.00 3 3-4 3 28-30 3 11.1-11.2 3 207-215 3 44-48 3
Age D 13.01-13.40 2 2 2 25-27 2 11.3-11.4 2 198-206 2 39-43 2
E 13.41-14.20 1 1 1 22-24 1 11.5-11.6 1 189-197 1 34-38 1
40-44
Push-ups 10
Yrs of Removed 15.00 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail 25 Pass/Fail 12.00sec Pass/Fail Removed 38 cm Pass/Fail
(Optional 2 Pull-ups)
Age

45-49
Yrs of Removed 17.00 Pass/Fail Push-ups 8 Pass/Fail 20 Pass/Fail Removed Removed 34 cm Pass/Fail
Age

50-55 Brisk walk

Yrs of Removed 3 km Pass/Fail Push-ups 5 Pass/Fail 15 Pass/Fail Removed Removed 30 cm Pass/Fail
Age in 28 min

55 Yrs of
Age and Removed Removed Removed Removed Removed Removed Removed
Above

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ANNEX 'C' TO
AO 01/2024
DATED JAN 2024

ARMY PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST CONDITIONS - FEMALE

Performa 2.4 km 4 x 10 m Standing Sit &
Age No of Sit-Ups in
nce Run Points Inclined Fiexed- Arm Hang Time Points Points Shuttle Points Board Points Reach Points
Group 1 min
Grade Walk Run Jump Distance
A <14. 30 5 >45sec 5 >31 5 <11.4 sec 5 >192cm 5 >67cm 5
18-24 B 14.31-15.10 4 42-45 4 29-30 4 11.4-11.6 4 183-192 4 63-67 4
Yrs of C 15.11-15.50 3 36-41 3 27-28 3 11.7-11.9 3 174-182 3 58-62 3
Age D 15.51-16.30 2 29-35 2 25-26 2 12.0-12.2 2 162-173 2 53-57 2
E 16.31-17.10 1 23-28 1 23.-24 1 12.3-12.5 1 150-161 1 48-52 1

A <15. 10 5 8 Push-upsin 1 min 5 >29 5 <12.0 sec 5 >64cm 5

25-29 B 15.11-15.50 4 7 Push-upsin 1 min 4 27-28 4 12.0-12.1 4 60-64 4
Yrs of C 15.51-16.30 3 6 Push-upsin 1 min 3 25-26 3 12.2-12.3 3 Removed 55-59 3
Age D 16.31-17.10 2 5 Push-upsin 1 min 2 23-24 2 12.4-12.5 2 50-54 2
E 17.11-17.50 1 <4 Push-upsin 1 min 1 21-22 1 12.6-12.7 1 45-49 1

30-34
4 Push-ups or 6 knee Push-
Yrs of Removed 17.50 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail 15 Pass/Fail Removed Removed 35 cm Pass/Fail
ups in 1 min
Age
2.5 km
35-39
Brisk 4 Push-ups or 4 knee Push-
Yrs of Removed Pass/Fail Pass/Fail 12 Pass/Fail Removed Removed 32 cm Pass/Fail
walk ups in 1 min
Age
25 Min
2.5 km
40-45
Brisk
Yrs of Removed Pass/Fail 4 Push-ups in 1 min Pass/Fail 9 Pass/Fail Removed Removed 29 cm Pass/Fail
walk
Age
27 Min

45 Yrs of
Age and Removed Removed Removed Removed Removed Removed Removed
Above

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ANNEX 'D' TO
AO 01/2024
DATED JAN 2024

APET CONDITIONS - MALE APET CONDITIONS - FEMALE

AGE GROUP TOTAL POINTS AGE GROUP TOTAL POINTS

18 - 24 24 18 - 24 24
25 - 29 24 25 - 29 20
30 - 34 22 30 - 34 Pass/Fail
35 - 39 22 35 - 39 Pass/Fail
40 - 44 Pass/Fail 40 - 45 Pass/Fail
45 Yrs of Age and
45 - 49 Pass/Fail Removed
Above
50 - 55 Pass/Fail
55 Yrs of Age and
Removed
Above

At least D Grade performance in all 6 test items should be obtained.

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