Hayashi, Linda M NAF USARMY IMCOM (US) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Manuel, Darrell L NAF USARMY IMCOM HQ (US) Tuesday, August 23, 2016 1:23 PM Allison, Marni K NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Alsup, Daniel N NAF USARMY USAMC (US); Barness, Steave L NAF USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Bartlett, Scott J NAF USARMY IMCOM PACIFIC (US); Beezley, Ernest F JR NAF USARMY IMCOM EUROPE (US); Bessett, Rickey J NAF USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Besuden, David B NAF (US); Bigelow, Robert L NAF USARMY IMCOM EUROPE (US); Boutte, Natalie M NAF USARMY IMCOM PACIFIC (US); Brandenburg, Jason D NAF USARMY JMC (US); Bruce Taylor (taylorb@kmc-volcano.com); Burns, Andrew S NAF (US); Butler, Larry O NAF (US); Cain, Daniel E NAF USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Coggins, Larry W NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Coldwell, David NAF USARMY IMCOM EUROPE (US); Cook, Brian J NAF (US); Cornelison, Christopher M NAF USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Crist, Brandi D NAF USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Cutchens, Larry V NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Dorosky, Walter G CIV USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Dunlevy, Shane M NAF USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Easterling, Carla L CIV USARMY USAMC (US); Elkins, Michael J NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Elmer, Michael D NAF USARMY IMCOM KOREA (US); Evers, Justin K NAF USARMY USAG (US); Fake, Margaret C NAF (US); Fernandez, Roberto NAF USARMY USAG (US); Finona, Joaquin Q Jr NAF USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Flynn, Marilyn J NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Foote, Matthew D NAF USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Gibbs, Wendy M NAF USARMY USAG (US); Glenn, Justin L NAF USARMY USARAK (US); Granados, Raul NAF USARMY (US); Hernandez, Mark A CIV USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Higgs, Timothy P (Tim) SR NAF USARMY IMCOM PACIFIC (US); Hildreth, Eric R NAF USARMY USAG (US); Hill, Eric J NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Honey, Jeffrey B NAF USARMY USAG (US); Jones, Darryle L NAF USARMY USAG (US); Juliano, Mark N NAF USARMY IMCOM EUROPE (US); Kinnamon, Kristen D NAF (US); Kunkel, Christopher M NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Kurzontkowski, Joseph L NAF USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Larose, Gary J CIV USARMY IMCOM PACIFIC (US); Lattanzi, Robert M NAF USARMY IMCOM KOREA (US); Lee, Russell J (Russ) NAF USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Locklar, Ronald E NAF USARMY IMCOM EUROPE (US); Loew, Trevor M NAF (US); Long, Allison M NAF USARMY USARPAC (US); Lopez, Kenneth C NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Mactavish, Heather K NAF USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Martin, Richard A NAF USARMY IMCOM (US); McClaran, Rickey J CIV USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Miles, Danny CIV USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Mosby, Roy L NAF USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Nebel, Kelly J NAF USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Nichols, Dennis Dean NAF USARMY USAG (US); Ondriezek, Stephen C CIV SOUTHCOM USAG-MIA (US); Pinsky, Barry M NAF (US); Powell, Debra L NAF USARMY USAG (US); Remillard, Stephen C (Chris) NAF USARMY USAG (US); Richardson, Stevie R NAF USARMY USAG (US); Ryder, Melissa A NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Santiago, Raymond M NAF USARMY IMCOM PACIFIC (US); Schaffer, William C NAF USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Scherberger, Scott D NAF USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Schultes, Wolfgang LN USARMY IMCOM EUROPE (GM); Senftner, Denis L NAF (US); Sherrick, David S NAF USARMY IMCOM EUROPE (US); Shoemaker, James G NAF USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Small, Kevin J NAF USARMY IMCOM HQ (US); Snoddy, Andrew L CIV USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Start, William D NAF USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Staub, Susanne C (Sue) CIV USARMY IMCOM FMWRC (US); Stearns, Paul T Sr NAF USARMY IMCOM PACIFIC (US); Stith, Oliver E Jr NAF USARMY IMCOM EUROPE (US); Uhlig, Jeffrey E (Jeff) NAF USARMY IMCOM CENTRAL (US); Washburn, Lavon S NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); Wicker, Mark A NAF USARMY IMCOM ATLANTIC (US); WILSON, GAYLENE S NAF (US); Yim, Eric U NAF USARMY IMCOM PACIFIC (US) Gwinn, Joshua P. (Josh) NAF USARMY IMCOM HQ (US); Britos, Jennifer M NAF USARMY IMCOM HQ (US); Hayashi, Linda M NAF USARMY IMCOM (US) OPERATIONS ORDER 16-108: IMCOM Support of U.S. Army Accessions Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) CRDs, This email is to clarify any confusion associated with support of OPAT. 1
IAW OPORD16 108, DFMWR must make available "at a minimum one (1) fitness center" to support OPAT. The facility(s) designated must have the equipment to support testing. OPORD sent to the field, has an attachment titled "Testing Administration", which has a consolidated equipment list to implement OPAT. Several items on the list are things a Training NCO would have when conducting Unit PT test (i.e. pens, clip board, scoresheets OPAT requires masking tape, markers, marking dowel). There are 5 items on the list that are designated as "optional" but are inexpensive to purchase (standing long jump mat,, towel, extension cord, manual scoreboard used for volleyball scoring). Our responsibility is to provide a space (Gym floor), with a barbell and 220lbs (multiple set if required). Ref is made to a "Hexagon Barbell" and bumper plates. A standard barbell (straight bar) will meet the requirement, per HQDA G1. Urethane plates will also suffice instead of bumper plates. To protect the gym floor, recommend a standard weight lifting platform or exercise/wrestling mat be used. We are placing the "hexagon" bar on bulk buy for Garrison to order. A 2.2kg (4.4lbs) medicine ball(slam Ball), for the "Seated Power Throw" is required. Our expectation is each Garrison has a medicine which meets this requirement. If not, the ball cost $27.99 at Walmart. Note, the IAR Test Audio, is an App for instructors to download to their phone for conducting the interval run. However, there is a glitch and the App isn't available at this time. We are 33 days out from 1 Oct; which allows ample time to designate a facility and have equipment ready to support Units conducting OPAT. We got this. BTW...do not be surprised if a CSM asks for equipment be moved outside to parking lot to conduct the test...just saying, don't be surprised. V/r Darrell Darrell Manuel Chief, Army Sports, Fitness and Aquatics IMCOM, G9, Family and MWR Programs 2455 Reynolds Road Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 7588 Tel: 210 466 1342 DSN: 450 1342 Visit All Army Sports at: www.allarmysports.armymwr.com http://www.allarmysports.armymwr.com/ All Army Sports Facebook: www.facebook.com/theallarmysports Follow Soldier athletes at: http://twitter.com/armyathlete 2
Copy of Copies HQ, U.S. Army Installation Management Command Fort Sam Houston, TX 151950ZAUG16 OPERATIONS ORDER 16-108: US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Support of U.S. Army Accessions Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) Implementation (U) Refs: (a) (U) HQDA EXORD 202-16 ACCESSIONS OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST (OPAT) IMPLEMENTATION DTG 161513ZJUN16 (U) Time Zone Used Throughout the Order: Zulu 1. (U) SITUATION. 1.A. (U) The Army is committed to continuously improving efforts to access and train the right Soldier for the right job. The Army completed a physical demands study and developed the occupational physical assessment test (OPAT), which will allow the Army to screen applicants for their ability to succeed in their assigned specialty prior to entering active duty or active duty for training. All Army applicants, officer, and enlisted, will be subject to OPAT screening. Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) Execution Order (EXORD) 202-16 provides the framework and the means by which the Army will implement the OPAT. 1.B. (U) Soldiers currently serving (regardless of component) who are already qualified in a specialty and those currently in training for a specialty are not required to be administered the OPAT. The Physical Demand Category (PDC) for these Soldiers will be determined by the PDC assigned to their current specialty. For reference, the OPAT categories for each specialty will be incorporated for each specialty in DA PAM 611-21 as addressed in ref (a) HQDA EXORD 202-16. For Soldiers who maintain qualifications in more than one specialty, the OPAT category assigned will be for the specialty with the highest physical demands. For example, if a Soldier is qualified as MOS 42A, (PDC SIGNIFICANT) but also maintains qualification in a secondary MOS of 11B (PDC HEAVY) then the Soldier will be assigned the OPAT Category associated with the heavy physical demands specialties. Effective 1 Oct 16, Soldiers local Commander is responsible for ensuring the OPAT is administered prior to approval of the Soldier s reclassification, or branch transfer when applicable, using local installation assets. Effective 1 Oct 16, local Commanders must also, ensure that all in-service officer candidates take and pass the OPAT prior to approval of their application for the officer producing program. 2. (U) MISSION. IMCOM Region Directors, IMCOM Garrison Commanders and garrison Directorates of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, in coordination with Senior Commanders, will ensure that, at a minimum one (1) fitness center at each Army
OPERATIONS ORDER 16-108: US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Support of US Army Accessions Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) Implementation (U) Installation is designated and equipped in accordance with ref (a) to support OPAT testing effective 1 Oct 16. 3. (U) EXECUTION. 3.A. (U) Commander s Intent. This OPORD supports IMCOM Line of Effort (LOE) 2: Effective BASOPOS Support Services. Garrisons will make available at a minimum (1) one fitness center at each Army Installation, designated and equipped to support OPAT testing effective 1 Oct 16. We consider this mission complete when garrisons make available at a minimum (1) one fitness center at each Army Installation. 3.B. (U) Concept of Operations. Region Directors in coordination with their respective garrison commanders and garrison Directorates of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, will make available at a minimum one (1) fitness center at each Army Installation designated and equipped to support OPAT testing effective 1 Oct 16.. 3.C. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units. 3.C.1. (U) IMCOM Region Directors. (AT, CE, EU, PA) 3.C.1.A. (U) Ensure garrisons comply with this order and suspense dates. 3.C.1.B. (U) Direct garrison commanders and garrison Directorates of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, to make available at a minimum one (1) fitness center at each Army Installation equipped to support OPAT testing effective 1 Oct 16. 3.C.1.C. (U) Add OPAT support mission to Region Inspection Program annual review process. 3.C.1.D. (U) Direct garrison commanders and garrison Directorates of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, to provide OPAT equipment listed in Annex B (Testing Administration OPAT) page 4 available on effective date of 1 Oct 16. 3.C.1.E. (U) See Coordinating Instructions. 3.C.2. (U) U.S. Army Garrisons. (All) 3.C.2.A. (U) Ensure garrison Directorates of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation make available at a minimum one (1) fitness center at each Army Installation equipped to support OPAT testing effective 1 Oct 16. 3.C.2.B. (U) Conduct a review of designated fitness facilities to ensure equipment identified in ref (a) is on hand for the designated OPAT effective date of 1 Oct 16. 2
OPERATIONS ORDER 16-108: US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Support of US Army Accessions Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) Implementation (U) 3.C.2.C. (U) Provide and designate a Responsible Officer, preferably the garrison sports director, to plan, coordinate, schedule, and provide designated fitness facilities/equipment required to meet the intent outlined in ref (a). 3.C.2.D. (U) The Responsible Officer will establish procedures for unit military test administrators to schedule and access the designated fitness facility and account for all property. The unit military test administrator is responsible for providing and training support personnel and administering the OPAT IAW outlined in ref (a). 3.C.2.E. (U) See Coordinating Instructions. 3.D. (U) Coordinating Instructions. 3.D.1. (U) This order is effective upon publication. 3.D.2. (U) Direct Liaison Authorized (DIRLAUTH) is granted to all commands and staffs to take necessary actions in support of the execution of this order. At the direction of HQ, IMCOM G9, participate in or take action in support of activities, meetings, and/or conferences required to successfully execute this order. 3.D.3. (U) Requests for exemptions or extensions to the instructions in this order or suspense extensions may be granted by HQ, IMCOM G9 on a case-by-case basis. 4. (U) SUSTAINMENT. None. 5. (U) COMMAND AND CONTROL. 5.A. (U) Command. The Office of Primary Responsibility is HQ, IMCOM G9 and all others are the Office of Coordinating Responsibility. 5.B. (U) Control. None 5.C. (U) Signal. 5.C.1. (U) The HQ, IMCOM G9 Chief, Army Sports, Fitness and Aquatics POC Mr. Darrell Manuel, comm: 210-466-1342, DSN 450-1342; email: darrell.l.manuel2.naf.mail.mil. 5.C.2. (U) Acknowledge receipt of this order to HQ, IMCOM G9, Chief, Army Sports, Fitness and Aquatics, Mr. Darrell Manuel, comm: 210-466-1342, DSN 450-1342; email: usarmy.jbsa.imcom-hq.mbx.army-sports@mail.mil. 3
OPERATIONS ORDER 16-108: US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Support of US Army Accessions Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) Implementation (U) ACKNOWLEDGE: OFFICIAL: DAHL LTG Commanding STURGEON GS15 Acting G3 ANNEXES: A (U) HQDA EXORD 202-16 B (U) Testing Administration OPAT DISTRIBUTION: DCG/COS, IMCOM DCG-O, IMCOM ED, IMCOM CSM, IMCOM IMCOM Directorates (All) Commander, AEC IMCOM Region Directors (AT, CE, EU, PA) Commanders, USAGs (All) 4
Annex A (HQDA EXORD 202-16) to OPORD 16-108 : US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Support of US Army Accessions OPAT Implementation From: To: Subject: Date: DA WASHINGTON DC USARMY JB San Antonio IMCOM HQ List Operations Center DL HQDA EXORD 202-16 ACCESSIONS OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:42:24 AM PAAUZATZ RUEADWD0311 1681521-UUUU--RUJAAAA. ZNR UUUUU ZUI RUEWMCE0006 1681531 P 161513Z JUN 16 FM DA WASHINGTON DC TO RUIAAAA/ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY ARLINGTON VA RUIAAAA/ARNG NGB COMOPS ARLINGTON VA RUIAAAA/ARNG NGB J3 JOC WASHINGTON DC RUIAAAA/ARNGRC ARLINGTON VA RUIAAAA/ARNGRC WATCH ARLINGTON VA RUIAAAA/CDR 5 ARMY NORTH AOC FT SAM HOUSTON TX RUIAAAA/CDR ATEC ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD RUJAAAA/CDR FORSCOM DCS G3 CENTRAL TASKING DIV FT BRAGG NC RUJAAAA/CDR FORSCOM DCS G3 CURRENT OPS FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/CDR FORSCOM DCS G3 CURRENT OPS FT BRAGG NC RUJAAAA/CDR FORSCOM DCS G3 WATCH OFFICER FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/CDR FORSCOM DCS G3 WATCH OFFICER FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/CDR MDW J3 FT MCNAIR DC RUIAAAA/CDR MDW JFHQ-NCR FT MCNAIR DC RUIAAAA/CDR NETCOM 9THSC FT HUACHUCA AZ RUIAAAA/CDR TRADOC CG FT EUSTIS VA RUIAAAA/CDR TRADOC DCS G-3-5-7 OPNS CTR FT EUSTIS VA RUIAAAA/CDR USAR NORTH FT SAM HOUSTON TX RUIAAAA/CDR USARCENT SHAW AFB SC RUIAAAA/CDR USAREUR CG WIESBADEN GE RUIAAAA/CDR USAREUR G357 WIESBADEN GE RUIAAAA/CDR USAREUR G357 WIESBADEN GE RUIAAAA/CDR USAREUR STAFF WIESBADEN GE RUIAAAA/CDR USAREUR WIESBADEN GE RUIAAAA/CDR USASOC COMMAND CENTER FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/CDR USASOC FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/CDR USASOC MESSAGE CENTER FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/CDR3RD ARMY USARCENT WATCH OFFICER SHAW AFB SC RUIAAAA/CDRAMC REDSTONE ARSENAL AL RUIAAAA/CDRFORSCOM FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/CDRHRC G3 DCSOPS FT KNOX KY RUIAAAA/CDRINSCOM FT BELVOIR VA RUIAAAA/CDRINSCOMIOC FT BELVOIR VA RUIAAAA/CDRMDW WASHINGTON DC RUIAAAA/CDRSDDC ALEXANDRIA VA RUIAAAA/CDRUSACE WASHINGTON DC RUIAAAA/CDRUSACIDC FT BELVOIR VA RUIAAAA/CDRUSACYBER FT BELVOIR VA RUIAAAA/CDRUSACYBER G3 FT BELVOIR VA RUIAAAA/CDRUSACYBER G33 FT BELVOIR VA RUIAAAA/CDRUSAEIGHT G3 CUROPS SEOUL KOR RUIAAAA/CDRUSAEIGHT SEOUL KOR RUIPAAA/CDRUSAFRICA VICENZA IT RUIAAAA/CDRUSAMEDCOM FT SAM HOUSTON TX RUIAAAA/CDRUSARC G33 READ FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/CDRUSARCYBER WATCH OFFICER FT BELVOIR VA A-1
RUIAAAA/CDRUSARPAC CG FT SHAFTER HI RUIAAAA/CDRUSARPAC FT SHAFTER HI RUIAAAA/COMDT USAWC CARLISLE BARRACKS PA RUIAAAA/HQ IMCOM FT SAM HOUSTON TX RUIAAAA/HQ INSCOM IOC FT BELVOIR VA RUIAAAA/HQ SDDC CMD GROUP SCOTT AFB IL RUIAAAA/HQ SDDC COC OPS G3 SCOTT AFB IL RUIAAAA/HQ SDDC OPS MSG CNTR SCOTT AFB IL RUIAAAA/HQ USARSO FT SAM HOUSTON TX RUIAAAA/HQ USARSO G3 FT SAM HOUSTON TX RUIAAAA/HQDA ACCESSIONS BDE WASHINGTON DC RUEADWD/HQDA ARMY STAFF WASHINGTON DC RUEADWD/HQDA ASAALT ASC HQ WASHINGTON DC RUEADWD/HQDA CSA WASHINGTON DC RUEADWD/HQDA EXEC OFFICE WASHINGTON DC RUEADWD/HQDA IMCOM OPS DIV WASHINGTON DC RUEADWD/HQDA SEC ARMY WASHINGTON DC RUEADWD/HQDA SECRETARIAT WASHINGTON DC RUEADWD/HQDA SURG GEN WASHINGTON DC RUJAAAA/MEDCOM HQ EOC FT SAM HOUSTON TX RUIAAAA/NETCOM G3 CURRENT OPS FT HUACHUCA AZ RUIAAAA/NGB WASHINGTON DC RUIAAAA/SMDC ARSTRAT CG ARLINGTON VA RUIAAAA/SMDC ARSTRAT G3 ARLINGTON VA RUIAAAA/SUPERINTENDENT USMA WEST POINT NY RUIAAAA/USAR AROC FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/USAR CMD GRP FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/USAR DCS G33 OPERATIONS FT BRAGG NC RUIAAAA/USARCENT G3 FWD RUIAAAA/USARPAC COMMAND CENTER FT SHAFTER HI RUIAAAA/HQDA AOC G1 PERSONNEL CONTRINGENCY CELL WASHINGTON DC RUEADWD/HQDA ASA MRA WASHINGTON DC RUEADWD/HQDA DCS G-1 WASHINGTON DC ZEN/CDR1STIO FT BELVOIR VA ZEN/COMUSARCENT KU INTEL CAMP DOHA KU ZEN/COMUSARCENT KU SSO CAMP DOHA KU ZEN/SURGEON GEN FALLS CHURCH VA INFO RUIAAAA/HQDA AOC DAMO ODO OPS AND CONT PLANS WASHINGTON DC RUIAAAA/HQDA AOC G3 DAMO CAT OPSWATCH WASHINGTON DC RUIAAAA/HQDA AOC G3 DAMO OD DIR OPS READ AND MOB WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY SUBJ/HQDA EXORD 202-16 ACCESSIONS OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST (OPAT) IMPLEMENTATION / FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY SUBJECT: HQDA EXORD 202-16 ACCESSIONS OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST (OPAT) IMPLEMENTATION //FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY// (U) REFERENCES: REF//A/ DOD DIRECTIVE 1308.1, DOD PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BODY FAT PROGRAM, 30 JUNE 2004// REF//B/ DOD INSTRUCTION 1308.3, DOD PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BODY FAT A-2
PROGRAMS PROCEDURES, 05 NOVEMBER 2002// REF//C/ AR 600-9, THE ARMY BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM, 28 JUNE 2013// REF//D/ AR 350-1, ARMY TRAINING AND LEADER DEVELOPMENT, 19 AUGUST 2014// REF//E/ FM 7-22, ARMY PHYSICAL READINESS TRAINING (PRT), 26 OCTOBER 2012// REF//F/ DA PAM 611-21, MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND STRUCTURE, 22 JANUARY 2007// REF//G/ TRADOC OPORD 15-021, OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TESTING (OPAT) IMPLEMENTATION, 16 OCTOBER 2015// REF//H/ TRADOC OPORD 14-016, CONSOLIDATION OF PHYSICAL READINESS STUDY EFFORTS AND REPORTING ACROSS TRADOC AND COORDINATION WITH READINESS EFFORTS ACROSS THE ARMY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2014// REF//I/ HQDA EXORD 097-16 TO THE U.S. ARMY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2016-01 (ARMY GENDER INTEGRATION), 10 MARCH 2016// REF//J/ AR 601-210 ACTIVE AND RESERVE COMPONENTS ENLISTMENT PROGRAM DATED 8 FEBRUARY 2011 WITH RAPID ACTION REVISION, 12 MARCH 2013// REF//K/ HQDA EXORD 021-15, OPTIMIZED PHYSICAL FITNESS, 8 NOVEMBER 2014// 1. (U) SITUATION. 1.A. (U) GENERAL. THE ARMY IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING EFFORTS TO ACCESS AND TRAIN THE RIGHT SOLDIER FOR THE RIGHT JOB. THE ARMY COMPLETED A PHYSICAL DEMANDS STUDY AND DEVELOPED THE OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT TEST (OPAT), WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ARMY TO SCREEN APPLICANTS FOR THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCEED IN THEIR ASSIGNED SPECIALTY PRIOR TO ENTERING ACTIVE DUTY OR ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING. ALL ARMY APPLICANTS, OFFICER AND ENLISTED, WILL BE SUBJECT TO OPAT SCREENING. THIS EXECUTION ORDER PROVIDES THE FRAMEWORK AND THE MEANS BY WHICH THE ARMY WILL IMPLEMENT THE OPAT AND APPLIES TO THE REGULAR ARMY (RA), THE US ARMY RESERVE (USAR), AND THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (ARNG). 1.A.1. (U) SOLDIERS CURRENTLY SERVING (REGARDLESS OF COMPONENT) WHO ARE ALREADY QUALIFIED IN A SPECIALTY AND THOSE CURRENTLY IN TRAINING FOR A SPECIALTY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE ADMINISTERED THE OPAT. THE PHYSICAL DEMAND CATEGORY (PDC) FOR THESE SOLDIERS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE PDC ASSIGNED TO THEIR CURRENT SPECIALTY. FOR REFERENCE, THE OPAT CATEGORIES FOR EACH SPECIALTY WILL BE INCORPORATED IN DA PAM 611-21 AS ADDRESSED IN PARAGRAPH 3.B. OF THIS EXORD. FOR SOLDIERS WHO MAINTAIN QUALIFICATIONS IN MORE THAN ONE SPECIALTY, THE OPAT CATEGORY ASSIGNED WILL BE FOR THE SPECIALTY WITH THE HIGHEST PHYSICAL DEMANDS. FOR EXAMPLE, IF A SOLDIER IS QUALIFIED AS MOS 42A (PDC SIGNIFICANT) BUT ALSO MAINTAINS QUALIFICATION IN A SECONDARY MOS OF 11B (PDC HEAVY) THEN THE SOLDIER WILL BE ASSIGNED THE OPAT CATEGORY ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEAVY PHYSICAL DEMANDS SPECIALTIES. EFFECTIVE 1 OCT 2016, THE SOLDIER'S LOCAL COMMANDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THE OPAT IS ADMINISTERED PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THE SOLDIER'S RECLASSIFICATION, OR BRANCH TRANSFER WHEN APPLICABLE, USING LOCAL INSTALLATION ASSETS. LOCAL COMMANDERS MUST ALSO, EFFECTIVE 1 OCTOBER 2016, ENSURE THAT ALL IN-SERVICE OFFICER CANDIDATES TAKE AND PASS THE OPAT PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THEIR APPLICATION FOR THE OFFICER PRODUCING PROGRAM. 1.A.2. (U) THE OPAT IS A FOUR-EVENT TEST THAT CONSISTS OF THE STANDING LONG JUMP (LJ), SEATED POWER THROW (PT), STRENGTH DEADLIFT A-3
(SD), AND THE INTERVAL AEROBIC RUN (IR). QUALIFYING OPAT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO ARMY CLASSIFICATION AND STRUCTURE POLICY AND LINKED TO ENLISTMENT PROCESSING AND TO THE OFFICER BRANCHING/COMMISSIONING PROCESS AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE. 1.B. (U) SERVICE ASSIGNED FORCES. 1.B.1. (U) COMMANDER, U.S. ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND (TRADOC) IS THE SUPPORTED COMMAND FOR OPAT IMPLEMENTATION. HQDA DCS, G-1 IS LEAD FOR OPAT IMPLEMENTATION/EXECUTION POLICY. 1.B.2. (U) ALL OTHER ARMY COMMANDS (ACOM), ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT COMMANDS (ASCC), MEDICAL COMMAND (MEDCOM), AND DIRECT REPORTING UNITS (DRU) ARE SUPPORTING COMMANDS/ORGANIZATIONS. 2. (U) MISSION. IN FY17, THE ARMY WILL IMPLEMENT THE OPAT AS A SCREENING TOOL FOR APPLICANTS INTO ALL ARMY SPECIALTIES. USE OF THE OPAT IS INTENDED TO IMPROVE READINESS AND ACCESSION QUALITY BY DECREASING INJURIES AND ATTRITION. 3. (U) EXECUTION. 3.A. (U) INTENT. ACCESSION AGENCIES (OFFICER/ENLISTED) WILL BEGIN ADMINISTERING THE OPAT AS TESTING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES BECOME OPERATIONAL. ALL ENLISTED SOLDIERS WHO SHIP TO TRAINING AFTER 1 OCT 2016 MUST TAKE AND PASS THE OPAT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THEIR SPECIALTY'S PHYSICAL DEMAND CATEGORY PRIOR TO ENTERING ACTIVE DUTY OR ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING REGARDLESS OF CONTRACT DATE. EFFECTIVE 1 OCTOBER 2016, ALL APPLICANTS (INCLUDING OFFICER CANDIDATES), CONTRACTING FOR OFFICER APPOINTMENT MUST TAKE THE OPAT PRIOR TO ENTERING ACTIVE DUTY OR ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING. EFFECTIVE 1 OCTOBER 2017, ALL APPLICANTS (INCLUDING OFFICER CANDIDATES) CONTRACTING FOR OFFICER APPOINTMENT MUST TAKE AND PASS THE OPAT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THEIR SPECIALTY'S PHYSICAL DEMAND CATEGORY PRIOR TO ENTERING ACTIVE DUTY OR ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING. 3.B. (U) A QUALIFYING OPAT SCORE IS VALID FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE THE TEST WAS ADMINISTERED. OPAT SCORES WILL BE COLLECTED AND RECORDED IN ABSOLUTE RAW SCORES (IN A FOUR-DIGIT FIELD - XXXX). APPLICANTS MUST MEET SPECIFIED CRITERIA-REFERENCED STANDARDS FOR EACH OPAT TEST EVENT BY PHYSICAL DEMAND CATEGORIES. THESE PDC'S ARE, HEAVY (BLACK); SIGNIFICANT (GRAY); MODERATE (GOLD); AND UNQUALIFIED (WHITE). THE MINIMUM PASSING SCORES FOR THE HEAVY PHYSICAL DEMANDS SPECIALTIES ARE: LJ- 0160 CM, PT- 0450 CM, SD- 0160 LBS, IR- 0043 SHUTTLES; SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL DEMANDS SPECIALTIES: LJ- 0140 CM, PT- 0400 CM, SD- 0140 LBS, IR- 0040 SHUTTLES; AND MODERATE PHYSICAL DEMANDS SPECIALTIES: LJ- 0120 CM, PT- 0350 CM, SD- 0120 LBS, IR- 0036 SHUTTLES. AN APPLICANT MEETING PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE HIGHEST PHYSICAL DEMAND CRITERIA (HEAVY) WOULD QUALIFY FOR SPECIALTIES WITHIN ALL THREE PDC'S OR ALL ARMY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES. AN APPLICANT MEETING THE PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE SIGNIFICANT PDC WOULD QUALIFY ONLY FOR SPECIALTIES WITHIN THE SIGNIFICANT AND MODERATE CATEGORIES. ALL ARMY APPLICANTS FOR ENLISTMENT MUST MEET THE MODERATE PDC AS A MINIMUM QUALIFICATION TO ENTER THE ARMY. THE SUPERINTENDENT, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (USMA); THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL (OTJAG); THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (DMPM); THE A-4
CHIEF, ARMY RESERVE (CAR); THE COMMANDING GENERAL, UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND (USAREC); THE COMMANDING GENERAL, U.S. ARMY CADET COMMAND (USACC); AND THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (ARNG) MAY APPROVE EXCEPTIONS, IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES, WHICH WOULD ALLOW AN APPLICANT WHO DOES NOT MEET THE MODERATE PHYSICAL DEMAND OPAT STANDARD TO BE ENLISTED OR APPOINTED, PARTICULARLY OFFICERS INTO SPECIAL BRANCHES (AMEDD, JAG, CHAPLAIN). ADDITIONALLY, THESE LEADERS MAY FURTHER DELEGATE THIS EXCEPTION AUTHORITY DOWN TO A COLONEL/GS15 WITHIN THEIR ORGANIZATION'S/AGENCY'S HEADQUARTERS ELEMENT. 3.B.1. (U) RETESTS ON THE OPAT ARE AUTHORIZED 30 DAYS AFTER A PREVIOUS TEST. EXCEPTIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RETESTS MAY BE APPROVED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT, USMA; THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL; THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT; THE CHIEF, ARMY RESERVE; THE COMMANDING GENERAL, UNITED STATES RECRUITING COMMAND; THE COMMANDING GENERAL, U.S. ARMY CADET COMMAND; COMMANDANT, U.S. ARMY INFANTRY SCHOOL; AND THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. ADDITIONALLY, THESE LEADERS MAY FURTHER DELEGATE THIS EXCEPTION AUTHORITY DOWN TO A COLONEL/GS15 WITHIN THEIR ORGANIZATION'S/AGENCY'S HEADQUARTERS ELEMENT. 3.B.2. (U) APPLICANTS TAKING THE OPAT PRIOR TO ENTERING ACTIVE DUTY OR ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING, MUST SIGN AN OPAT CONSENT STATEMENT (SEE ATTACHMENT TO THIS EXORD), BEFORE THE OPAT IS ADMINISTERED. 3.C. (U) TASKS TO ARMY STAFF AND SUBORDINATE UNITS. 3.C.1. (U) COMMANDER, US ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND (TRADOC). 3.C.1.A. (U) AS SUPPORTED COMMAND, IMPLEMENT THE OPAT AS A SCREENING TOOL FOR OFFICER AND ENLISTED APPLICANTS WITH MEDCOM; USARC; DIR, ARNG; USMA; OTJAG AND OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS (OCCH) AS SUPPORTING COMMANDS/AGENCIES. 3.C.1.B. (U) COORDINATE WITH HQDA DCS, G-1; IMCOM; USARC; DIR, ARNG; USMA; OTJAG; OCCH AND MEDCOM TO IMPLEMENT THE OPAT FOR INDIVIDUAL ARMY APPLICANTS AND SOLDIERS, TO INCLUDE PROVIDING THE USE OF TRADOC OPAT TESTING FACILITIES AND IMCOM FACILITIES IF AVAILABLE TO THE SUPPORTING COMMANDS/AGENCIES. 3.C.1.C. (U) COORDINATE WITH DCS, G-1, TO VALIDATE OPAT PASSING SCORES. PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE DCS, G-1 AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS/CADETS TESTED WITH THE OPAT IN TRADOC DURING THE PREVIOUS MONTH, ON THE NUMBER OF PDC WAIVERS GRANTED, ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS WHO DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE MODERATE RATING OF THE OPAT, AND ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS WHO PASSED THE OPAT AND WERE QUALIFIED FOR ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT BUT DECLINED TO SHIP OR COMMISSION DUE TO THEIR NOT ACHIEVING AN OPAT SCORE THAT QUALIFIES FOR A HEAVY OR SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL DEMAND SPECIALTY. 3.C.1.D. (U) PUBLISH INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMINISTERING THE OPAT TO INCLUDE A LIST OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER THE TEST. INCLUDE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN AN UPDATE TO FM 7-22, ARMY PHYSICAL READINESS TRAINING. 3.C.1.E. (U) COORDINATE WITH COMMANDER, MEDCOM, AND DCS, G-1, TO A-5
STUDY AND REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OPAT. PRESENT STATUS REPORTS ON OPAT IMPLEMENTATION TO THE SA AND CSA AT THE QUARTERLY RECRUITING, RETENTION, AND STRENGTH UPDATE. 3.C.1.F (U) COORDINATE WITH DCS, G-1 AND THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE LIAISON (OCLL), TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO INFORM CONGRESS OF THE CONCEPT AND INTENT OF THE OPAT. 3.C.1.G (U) COORDINATE WITH DCS, G-1 AND THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS (OCPA), TO DEVELOP AN ARMY COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY FOR OPAT IMPLEMENTATION. 3.C.2. (U) HQDA DCS, G-1. COORDINATE WITH TRADOC AND DCS, G-3/5/7, TO UPDATE ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS TO REFLECT THE OPAT AS AN ENTRY REQUIREMENT. TASK THE ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO SUPPORT TRADOC IN STUDYING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OPAT. 3.C.3. (U) HQDA DCS, G-3/5/7. COORDINATE WITH TRADOC AND DCS, G-1, TO UPDATE ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS TO REFLECT THE OPAT AS AN ENTRY/RECLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENT. UPDATE THE TRAINING SYSTEM OF RECORD TO REFLECT THE OPAT AS A REQUIREMENT TO ENTER TRAINING. 3.C.4. (U) OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL (OTJAG). 3.C.4.A. (U) CONDUCT A LEGAL REVIEW OF OPAT PROCEDURES AND RECOMMEND MEASURES TO ADDRESS ANY ISSUES RELATED TO TESTING OF APPLICANTS TO INCLUDE THE USE OF THE OPAT CONSENT STATEMENT. 3.C.4.B. (U) PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE DCS, G-1, AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH ON THE NUMBER OF JAG OFFICER APPLICANTS TESTED WITH THE OPAT IN THE PREVIOUS MONTH, THE NUMBER OF PHYSICAL DEMAND OPAT RATING WAIVERS GRANTED, THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS WHO DID NOT QUALIFY IN THE MODERATE PDC OF THE OPAT. 3.C.4.C. (U) COORDINATE WITH TRADOC ON THE PROCUREMENT OF OPAT TESTING EQUIPMENT AND/OR THE USE OF TRADOC FACILITIES TO ADMINISTER THE OPAT. 3.C.4.D. (U) ACTION OFFICER WILL CONTACT THE POCS LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 5.B. 3.C.5. (U) COMMANDER, US ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND (MEDCOM). 3.C.5.A. (U) SUPPORT TRADOC IN THE EVALUATION OF OPAT IMPLEMENTATION. 3.C.5.B. (U) COORDINATE WITH CIO/G-6 TO IDENTIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE TO TRACK INJURY RATES AND OTHER MEDICAL DATA. 3.C.5.C. (U) PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE DCS, G-1 AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS TESTED WITH THE OPAT IN THE PREVIOUS MONTH, ON THE NUMBER OF PDC WAIVERS GRANTED, ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS WHO DID NOT QUALIFY IN THE MODERATE PDC OF THE OPAT. 3.C.5.D. (U) COORDINATE WITH TRADOC ON THE PROCUREMENT OF OPAT TESTING EQUIPMENT AND/OR THE USE OF TRADOC FACILITIES TO ADMINISTER THE OPAT. A-6
3.C.5.E. (U) ACTION OFFICER WILL CONTACT THE POCS LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 5.B. 3.C.6. (U) SUPERINTENDENT, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (USMA). 3.C.6.A. (U) SUPPORT TRADOC IN THE EXECUTION OF OPAT TESTING. 3.C.6.B. (U) IMPLEMENT THE OPAT IN SUPPORT OF CADET COMMISSIONING. 3.C.6.C. (U) PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE DCS, G-1 AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH ON THE NUMBER OF CADETS TESTED WITH THE OPAT IN THE PREVIOUS MONTH AND ON THE NUMBER OF PDC WAIVERS GRANTED AND ON THE NUMBER OF CADETS WHO DID NOT QUALIFY IN THE MODERATE PDC OF THE OPAT. 3.C.6.D. (U) COORDINATE WITH TRADOC ON THE PROCUREMENT OF OPAT TESTING EQUIPMENT. 3.C.6.E. (U) ACTION OFFICER WILL CONTACT THE POCS LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 5.B. 3.C.7. (U) COMMANDER, U.S. ARMY RESERVE COMMAND (USARC). 3.C.7.A. (U) SUPPORT TRADOC IN THE EXECUTION OF OPAT TESTING. 3.C.7.B. (U) COORDINATE WITH TRADOC, HQDA DCS, G-1, AND MEDCOM TO ADMINISTER THE OPAT FOR APPLICANTS ENTERING THE USAR FROM THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE TO QUALIFY FOR ASSIGNMENT TO THEIR USAR UNIT, WHEN APPLICABLE, AS STATED IN PARAGRAPH 1.A.1. OF THIS EXORD. 3.C.7.C. (U) PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE DCS, G-1, AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MONTH ON THE NUMBER OF FUTURE SOLDIERS TESTED WITH THE OPAT IN THE PREVIOUS MONTH, ON THE NUMBER OF PDC WAIVERS GRANTED, ON THE NUMBER OF FUTURE SOLDIERS WHO DID NOT QUALIFY IN THE MODERATE PDC OF THE OPAT, AND ON THE NUMBER OF FUTURE SOLDIERS WHO PASSED THE OPAT AND WERE QUALIFIED FOR SERVICE BUT DECLINED TO COMMISSION OR SHIP TO TRAINING DUE TO THEIR NOT ACHIEVING AN OPAT SCORE THAT QUALIFIES FOR A HEAVY OR SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL DEMAND SPECIALTY. 3.C.7.D. (U) COORDINATE WITH TRADOC ON THE PROCUREMENT OF OPAT TESTING EQUIPMENT AND OR THE USE OF TRADOC OR USAR FACILITIES TO ADMINISTER THE OPAT. 3.C.7.E. (U) ACTION OFFICER WILL CONTACT THE POCS LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 5.B. 3.C.8. (U) DIRECTOR, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, AS DIRECTED BY CHIEF, NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU. 3.C.8.A. (U) SUPPORT TRADOC IN THE EXECUTION OF OPAT TESTING. 3.C.8.B. (U) COORDINATE WITH TRADOC, HQDA DCS, G-1, AND MEDCOM TO IMPLEMENT THE OPAT FOR NATIONAL GUARD APPLICANTS. 3.C.8.C. (U) COORDINATE WITH TRADOC ON THE PROCUREMENT OF OPAT TESTING EQUIPMENT. 3.C.8.D. (U) PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE DCS, G-1, AT THE BEGINNING OF A-7
EACH MONTH ON THE NUMBER OF FUTURE SOLDIERS TESTED WITH THE OPAT IN THE PREVIOUS MONTH, ON THE NUMBER OF MODERATE PDC WAIVERS GRANTED, ON THE NUMBER OF FUTURE SOLDIERS WHO DID NOT QUALIFY IN THE MODERATE PDC OF THE OPAT, AND ON THE NUMBER OF FUTURE SOLDIERS WHO PASSED THE OPAT AND WERE QUALIFIED FOR SERVICE BUT DECLINED TO COMMISSION OR SHIP TO TRAINING DUE TO THEIR NOT ACHIEVING AN OPAT SCORE THAT QUALIFIES FOR A HEAVY OR SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL DEMAND SPECIALTY. 3.C.8.E. (U) ACTION OFFICER WILL CONTACT THE POCS LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 5.B. 3.C.9. (U) COMMANDER, US ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND (HRC). 3.C.9.A (U) COORDINATE WITH HQDA DCS, G-1, TO MODIFY ACCESSIONING AND HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEMS (TO INCLUDE RECLASSIFICATION AND CROSS COMPONENT TRANSITIONS) REQUIRED FOR THE 1 OCTOBER 2016 OPAT IMPLEMENTATION. 3.C.9.B. (U) ACTION OFFICER WILL CONTACT THE POCS LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 5.B. 3.C.10. (U) COMMANDER, US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND (IMCOM). COORDINATE WITH TRADOC TO ENSURE THAT, AT A MINIMUM, ONE FITNESS CENTER AT EACH ARMY INSTALLATION IS EQUIPPED TO SUPPORT OPAT TESTING. 3.D. (U) COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS. 3.D.1. (U) THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE FOR EXECUTION UPON RECEIPT. 3.D.2. (U) ORGANIZATIONS TASKED IN THIS EXORD WILL BE PREPARED TO PARTICIPATE IN SCHEDULED WORKING GROUPS, PLANNING SESSIONS, AND DATA COLLECTION, AS REQUIRED. 3.D.3. (U) SUPPORTING COMMANDS/ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE OPAT CONTACTS TO THE POCS LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 5.B. 4. (U) SUSTAINMENT. NOT USED 5. (U) COMMAND AND SIGNAL. 5.A. (U) COMMAND. 5.A.1. (U) TRADOC IS SUPPORTED COMMAND FOR OPAT IMPLEMENTATION WITH HQDA DCS, G-1; USARC; DIR, ARNG; USMA; OTJAG; OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS (OCCH); AND MEDCOM IN SUPPORT. 5.A.2. (U) HQDA DCS, G-1, IS LEAD FOR OPAT IMPLEMENTATION/ EXECUTION POLICY. 5.A.3. (U) DIRLAUTH IS AUTHORIZED BETWEEN SUPPORTED/LEAD AND SUPPORTING COMMANDS. 5.A.4. (U) ALL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, UNITS AND STAFFS REFERENCED IN THIS ORDER ARE IN SUPPORT OF TRADOC FOR OPAT IMPLEMENTATION AND HQDA DCS, G-1, FOR THE OPAT IMPLEMENTATION/EXECUTION POLICY. A-8
5.B. (U) SIGNAL. 5.B.1. (U) HQDA G-3/5/7 POINT OF CONTACT: SGM WALTER OVERTON, 703-614-2854, WALTER.D.OVERTON.MIL@MAIL.MIL 5.B.2. (U) HQ, TRADOC G-3/5/7 POINT OF CONTACT: MR. JACK MYERS, 757-501-5834, JOHN.H.MYERS32.CIV@MAIL.MIL 5.B.3. (U) HQ, TRADOC CIMT POINT OF CONTACT: DR. CHIP EAST, 757-501-7067, WHITFIELD.B.EAST.CIV@MAIL.MIL 5.B.4. (U) HQDA DCS, G-l POINT OF CONTACT: MR. PAUL ASWELL, 703-695-7693, PAUL.L.ASWELL.CIV@MAIL.MIL 5.B.5. (U) HQ IMCOM POINT OF CONTACT: MR. DARRELL MANUEL, 210-466-1342, DARRELL.L.MANUEL2.NAF@MAIL.MIL ACKNOWLEDGE: ATTACHMENTS 1 - OPAT CONSENT STATEMENT 2 - OPAT SCORECARD 3 - OPAT TEST SET-UP 4 - OPAT TESTING INSTRUCTIONS 5 - OPAT MOS/AOC BINNING SPREADSHEET 6 - OPAT YOUTUBE VIDEO LINKS ******************************************** ATTACHMENT INCOMPLETE - REMOVED FROM MESSAGE ******************************************** BT #0311 NNNN Received from AUTODIN 161640Z Jun 16 A-9
Annex B (Testing Administration OPAT) to OPORD 16-108: US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Support of U.S. Army Accessions Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) Implementation (U) Testing Administration Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) The purpose of this document is to assist OPAT administrators with general administrative requirements, selection and training of testing personnel, test site selection, equipment requirements and scorer responsibilities. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS The test administrator is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of test scores and safety of the test subjects. This is accomplished through proper planning and supervision. Planning for administration of the OPAT includes the following: Selection and training of test scorers and support personnel Test site selection Equipment procurement, inventory and functions check Rehearsals Pre-briefs Subject training SELECTION AND TRAINING OF SCORERS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL The test administrator is responsible for selecting and training all personnel involved in administering the OPAT. The number of testing personnel is scalable and depends on the number of individuals to be tested. Testing personnel will be trained by the test administrator prior to the administration of the OPAT. This training will include the following: Scorer and support personnel responsibilities Test site layout Equipment functions check Test event requirements and scoring Medical emergencies TEST SITE SELECTION The OPAT was designed to be scalable based on the number of individuals to be tested. Test administrators should consider the following general requirements when selecting a facility or test site to execute the OPAT: Test Site - should be free of significant hazards such as personnel traffic, vehicle traffic, slippery surfaces and areas where heavy pollution is present. When space is a premium, the same area can be used for the briefing/preparation area, the standing long jump, the strength deadlift and the seated power throw. Electrical service is 1
required to power the sound system or playback device for the interval aerobic run. An overhead speaker system, battery powered device, or automobile system with sufficient power may also be used as long as the tape sound is clearly audible to all participants. Standing Long Jump Lane - a flat dry area measuring three feet wide by fifteen feet long for each lane. Seated Power Throw Lane - a flat, dry area measuring three feet wide by thirty feet long for each lane with a minimum of fifteen feet of ceiling height and an attached vertical wall or other flat solid, immoveable surface. Strength Deadlift Lane - a flat dry area measuring eight feet wide by eight feet long for each bar. Interval Aerobic Run Lane - a flat, dry area with a nonslip surface such as a basketball court, parking lot or any area that that will accommodate running lanes 20 meters (65.61 feet) long and 2 meters (6.56 feet) wide for each interval aerobic run lane. Ensure adequate space to accommodate change of direction on each end of the lane(s). Figure 1. Standing Long Jump Lane 2
Figure 2. Seated Power Throw Lane Figure 3. Strength Deadlift Lane 3
Figure 3. Interval Aerobic Run Lane EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT, INVENTORY AND FUNCTIONS CHECK The Army has developed a standardized equipment list for administration of the OPAT (see page 13). The test administrator will determine the number of equipment sets based on the number of individuals to be tested, time available to administer the test and number of testing and support personnel available to accommodate testing. The test administrator will secure and inventory required equipment sets prior to execution of the test. The equipment requirements listed below accommodate the set-up of ONE OPAT test lane: Administrative Equipment Requirements The following equipment is required to conduct the OPAT: Measuring Tape 100 foot, vinyl coated fiberglass tape (standard and metric) Masking or 100 MPH Tape Spray Paint used to mark ground when conducting test outdoors Pens black Clipboards OPAT scorecards Standing Long Jump Equipment Requirements The following equipment is required to conduct the standing long jump: Standing Long Jump Mat 18 inches wide by 10.5 feet long non-slip rubber mat with both standard and metric measurements (if no Standing Long Jump Mat is 4
available the test can be administered with on a flat, dry, non-slip surface using a metric tape measure affixed to the floor). Marking Dowel wooden or plastic dowel to assist scorer in marking/measuring long jump Towel allow individuals to wipe the bottom of their shoes before execution of the standing long jump (recommended, not required) Seated Power Throw Equipment Requirements The following equipment is required to conduct the seated power throw: 20 meter measuring tape and making tape to affix the measuring tape to the floor. A "Power Throw Mat"(similar to the one produced by USAREC) is an excellent optional addition and make set up fast and easy. Medicine Ball - 2-kg (4.4 lbs.), textured rubber, limited bounce Yoga Block 9 inches long, 6 inches wide and 3 inches deep (approximate) Marking Dowel wooden or plastic dowel to assist scorer in marking/measuring seated power throw Strength Deadlift Equipment Requirements There are multiple configurations of strength equipment that will satisfy the requirements to conduct one lane of the Strength Deadlift test event, only 1 bar is required and the weights can be changed for each lift. Multiple bars speed test administration but are not mandatory: Configuration #1 Hexagon Bar 1 EA. Bumper Plates, 15lb 4 EA. Bumper Plates, 25lb 2 EA. Bumper Plates, 35lb 2 EA. Bumper Plates, 45lb 2 EA. Barbell Collars - 2 EA. Configuration #2 Hexagon Bar 1 EA. Bumper Plates, 10lb 6 EA. Bumper Plates, 15lb 8 EA. Barbell Collars - 2 EA. Listed below is the equipment required to build 1 Hexagon bar for each of the nine weights in the Strength Deadlift lane : Configuration #3 Hexagon Barbell 9 EA. Bumper Plates, 15lb 16 EA. Bumper Plates, 25lb 6 EA. Bumper Plates, 25lb 8 EA. Bumper Plates, 45lb 6 EA. Barbell Collars - 18 EA. 5
Interval Aerobic Run Equipment Requirements The following equipment is required to conduct the interval aerobic run: Cones 4 EA for Lane 1 (2 for each additional lane) Masking or 100 MPH Tape or Spray Paint used to mark the floor or ground An audio device (CD, MP3 Player or Smart Phone) Interval aerobic run synchronized pace recording 1 EA. PA Device 1 EA. for testing large groups, as required Extension Cord 1 EA, 100 FT, as required Manual Scoreboards 2 EA. flip type with adjustable stand, or locally made PRE-BRIEFS The test administrator should conduct a pre-brief to individuals being tested, in sufficient time prior to the test (12-24 hours) to allow individuals to properly dress and prepare. The pre-brief will include the following: Overview and purpose of the OPAT Scorecard preparation Appropriate testing attire (civilians: t-shirt, shorts, socks and running shoes; military: APFU and running shoes). Unauthorized attire or equipment (gloves, wraps, lifting belts, compression sleeves and garments, braces, nasal strips or ear buds/headphones) Conduct during the test Pre-testing requirements (hydration, nutrition, sleep and free from fatigue or illness) SCORER TRAINING AND RESPONSIBILITIES The test administrator is responsible for training OPAT scorers and support personnel. Event specific information is provided below and will be used to assess a scorer s ability to accurately administer and score the OPAT. Standing Long Jump The purpose of the standing long jump is to assess an individual s lower-body power. Scorer responsibilities include the following: Read event instructions, demonstrate the event and answer event questions Ensure individual s toes are behind the take-off line, feet are parallel and approximately shoulder-width apart Ensure individuals perform a countermovement (swinging arms forward and backward while bending the knees) and jump forward as far as possible Individuals will perform two sub-maximal practice jumps followed by three successful jumps 6
If a jumper moves his/her feet upon landing or falls backward, the jump will be repeated. If the jumper falls forward, but does not move their feet, the jump is scored. The distance for each jump is recorded to the closest centimeter (cm) by measuring from the take-off line to back of the jumper s heel closest to the take-off line; it is helpful to lay down the marking dowel perpendicular to the lane touching the heel closest to the take-off line. Record the standing long jump results to the nearest centimeter and initial the OPAT scorecard. Seated Power Throw The purpose of the seated power throw is to assess an individual s upper-body power. Scorer responsibilities include the following: Read event instructions, demonstrate the event and answer event questions Ensure the individual is sitting upright with their upper back against the wall, lower back against the yoga block, legs on the ground straight out in front and elbows comfortably out to the side Individuals will hold the ball with two hands, bring the ball to their chest, pause briefly, then, with even force from both arms, pushes the ball up and outward at an approximate 45-degree angle The individual should not be throwing the medicine ball as if they are shooting a basketball. In other words, one arm must not overpower the other arm During each throw, the individual s upper back must maintain contact with the wall while the lower back maintains contact with the yoga block. If the upper back or lower back lose contact, the throw will be repeated The individual will perform two practice throws and three maximal effort throws Record the seated power throw results to the nearest 10 centimeters (350, 470, 590) and initial the OPAT scorecard. Strength Deadlift The purpose of the strength deadlift is to assess an individual s lower-body strength. Scorer responsibilities include the following: Read event instructions, demonstrate the event and answer event questions. Practice lifts are performed with an unloaded bar or a loaded bar with 20, 30, or 40 pounds (total practice/warm-up weight may not exceed 100 pounds). The individual will stand inside the hexagon bar with their feet shoulder-width apart and squat down, grasp the handles and complete three practice lifts; the scorer will ensure the individual is using the correct lifting form. The scorer will ensure the individual squats by bending simultaneously at the knees and hips, knees are in line with the toes and back is flat or slightly arched. The 7
shoulders must remain above the hips throughout the lift. The head remains neutral throughout the lift and the heels remain flat on the ground. The lift begins with the individual s arms at his/her sides and fully extended while gripping the handles. When given the command, Ready Lift, lift the bar straight up by extending the hips and knees in a slow, continuous movement at the same time. When the individual is standing with their hips and knees fully extended, the scorer will say, Down. The individual will squat back down and place the bar on the ground in a controlled manner. If an individual displays poor lifting technique, he/she will be stopped immediately and will not receive credit for the lift. Individuals will be allowed a short rest between lifts. The lift sequence is: practice/warm-up -- unloaded or loaded with no greater than 40 lbs. for three practice lifts followed by lifts of 120 lbs., 140 lbs., 160 lbs., 180 lbs., 190 lbs., 200 lbs., 210 lbs., and 220 lbs.. IF YOUR HEXAGONAL BAR HAS D HANDLES THEY MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PRACTICE LIFTS. If an individual fails to successfully complete a lift, they will be allowed to rest for up to one minute. At the completion of the rest period the individual will be allowed another attempt. Ensure individuals do not over-exert themselves. If the individual feels pain or discomfort have them place the bar on the ground Record success or failure of lift at each weight and mark the final weight achieved and initial the OPAT scorecard. Interval Aerobic Run The purpose of the interval aerobic run is to assess an individual s aerobic capacity. Scorer responsibilities include the following: Read event instructions, demonstrate the event and answer event questions Individuals only need to touch the line with their foot. Encourage individuals to stay in the test and help them anticipate increases in pace. Support personnel should raise their hand and inform the person testing and then other scorer when the subject does not reach the line before the beep by raising his/her hand and stating the number of consecutive misses (warning one, warning two, and stop). If the runner fails to reach the line one or two times in a row (receives warning one and warning two), but reaches the line before the Beep on the next shuttle, the warning count starts over with warning one. If an individual fails to touch the line before the beep, he/she must continue running and touch the line before turning to start the next shuttle. During the test, mark a P for each level shuttle the individual successfully completes and an F for each level shuttle the individual fails to reach the 20m line before the beep (i.e., receives a warning or test ends). Upon completion of the test (either the individual volunteers stops running or fails three consecutive shuttles), record the level # and shuttle # and the total # of shuttles 8
(upper right-hand corner of each cell) for the last successful shuttle in the designated boxes and initial the OPAT scorecard. Marking the Scorecard: 9
OPAT Scorecard (front): 10
OPAT Scorecard (back): 11
OPAT Consolidated Equipment List (Supports One Lane) Item Measuring Tape Masking or 100 MPH Tape Spray Paint Markers Pens Clipboards OPAT Scorecards Standing Long Jump Mat* Seated Power Throw Mat* Marking Dowel Towel* Hexagon Barbell Bumper Plates Config #1 (1 lane, 1 Hexagon Bar) Bumper Plates Config #2 (1 lane, 1 Hexagon Bar) Bumper Plates Config #3 (1 lane, 9 Hexagon Bars) Description 1 EA.-100 foot, vinyl coated fiberglass tape with standard and metric measurements 1inch- and 2 inch-wide rolls used to mark ground when conducting test outdoors 1 EA.-permanent black to mark masking tape adhered to floor. 1 EA.-black ink for scorer 1 EA.- for every scorer 1 EA.- for every Individual 1 EA.-18 inches wide by 10.5 feet long non-slip rubber mat with both standard and metric measurements 1 EA. rubberized mat with 10cm markings 1 EA.-wooden or plastic dowel to assist scorer in marking/measuring long jump 1 EA.-to allow individuals to wipe the bottom of their shoes before execution of the standing long jump 1 to 9 EA. 15 pound 4 EA. 25 pound 2 EA. 35 pound 2 EA. 45 pound 2 EA. 10 pound 6 EA. 15 pound 8 EA. 15 pound 16 EA. 25 pound 6 EA. 35 pound 8 EA. 45 pound 6 EA. Barbell Collars 2 18 EA. Cones 4 EA.-per IAR lane CD, MP3 Player or Smart 1 EA.-for IAR Phone IAR Test Audio 1 EA.-sound recording in CD or MP3 format PA Device 1 EA- to amplify IAR recording Extension Cord* 1 EA.-100 FT Manual Scoreboards* 2 EA.-flip type with adjustable stand to specify shuttle and level. * = optional Recommended, not required 12
Standing Long Jump / Seated Power Throw Conversion from Inches to Centimeters (cm) Table (For Use When Metric SLJ/SPT Mats or Metric Tapes are Not Available) 13