US ARMY ACFT FIELD TESTING MANUAL
Version 1.4 - 20180827
Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) is a measure of muscular power, endurance, and strength, and anaerobic capacity,
which are needed to accomplish high intensity combat tasks that last from a few seconds to several minutes. This
capacity contributes to a Soldier’s ability to react quickly to direct and indirect fire, build a hasty fighting position,
and extract a casualty from a vehicle and carry them to safety. The NCOIC will serve as the starter for the SDC.
All lanes will start on the command “GO.” Individual graders will time their lane.
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When the NCOIC gives the command “GET SET,” one Soldier in each lane will assume the prone
position with the top of the head behind the start line. The grader is positioned to see both the start
line and the 25m line. The grader can position a Soldier/battle buddy on the 25m line to ensure
compliance with test event standards. Sled weight is 90 lbs.
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Sprint: when the NCOIC gives the command “GO,” Soldiers stand and sprint 25m; touch the
25m line with foot and hand; turn and sprint back to the start line. If the Soldier fails to touch the
25m line with hand and foot, the grader watching the 25m turn line will call them back.
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Drag: Soldiers will grasp each strap handle, which will be positioned and resting on the 90lb sled
behind the start line; pull the sled backwards until the entire sled crosses the 25m line; turn the
sled around and pull back until the entire sled crosses the start line. If the entire sled does not
cross the 25m or start line, the grader watching the 25m turn line will call them back.
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Lateral: after the entire sled crosses the start line, the Soldier will perform a lateral for 25m,
touch the 25m turn line with foot and hand, and perform the lateral back to the start line. The
Soldier will face the same direction moving back to the 25m start line and returning to the start
line so they lead with each foot. Feet may shuffle and touch, but should not cross. If the Soldier
fails to touch the 25m turn line with hand and foot, the grader watching the 25m turn line will
call them back. Graders will correct Soldiers if they cross their feet.
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Carry: Soldiers will grasp the handles of the two 40lb kettlebells and run to the 25m turn line;
step on or over the 25m turn line with one foot; turn and run back to the start line. If the Soldier
drops the kettlebells during movement, the carry will resume from the point the kettlebells were
dropped. If the Soldier fails to touch the 25m turn line with their foot, the grader watching the
25m turn line will call them back.
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Sprint: after stepping on/over the start line, Soldiers will place the kettlebells on the ground; turn
and sprint 25m; touch the 25m turn line with foot and hand; turn and sprint back to the start line.
If the Soldier fails to touch the 25m turn line with hand and foot, the grader watching the 25m
turn line will call them back.
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The time is stopped when the Soldier crosses the start line after the final sprint (250 meters).
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The “penalty” for incorrect form or action is to return to the line and redo the action correctly.
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Record the time from start to finish of the 250m course on the scorecard.
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Graders will correct Soldier performance that may result in injury to include:
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Jerking the straps or slinging the sled to turn the sled around.
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Crossing the feet during the Lateral.
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Failure to turn under control after picking up kettlebells.
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Throwing the kettlebells.
• Graders will call Soldiers back to the start line or the 25m turn line to correct violations in performance
to include:
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Failure to touch the line with a hand and foot while sprinting or doing laterals.
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Failure to pull the entire sled across the 25m or start line; Soldier’s body must cross the line
pulling the sled backwards until the entire sled crosses the line; Soldier may then turn the sled.
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Failure to pull the entire sled across the start line before beginning the laterals.
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Failure to place the kettlebells on the ground under control; Soldier may not throw or toss the
kettlebells.