Security forces develop Warrior Fit Test Published Aug. 25, 2009 By 96 Security Forces Squadron EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Throughout the few years the Air Force has placed additional emphasis in adapting a "Fit to Fight" state of readiness for all Airmen. The 96th Security Forces Squadron has taken this to a new level and developed a "localized Warrior Fit Test." "SFS have been trying to find innovative ways to ensure Airmen are prepared physically and mentally to bring the fight to the enemy, both here and abroad," said Tech. Sgt. Dennis Dolce, unit physical training leader. "What makes this test an improved measure of overall physical prowess is the test is not only physically demanding, but it stresses mental toughness beyond what is required with the current Air Force Physical Fitness test." The WFT is a culmination of both the Army/Marine Corps combat fitness test, the test consists of three separate timed events. Defenders sprint a timed 880 meters in battle dress uniform, lift a 30-pound ammo can overhead from shoulder height repeatedly for two minutes and perform a maneuver-under-fire event, which is a timed 300 yard obstacle course with a series of warrior-related tasks. The assessment will take place during the annual 30-day SFS training program, which was recently started here. One of the most important aspects of the test is it focuses on mission essential tasks required to be performed by security forces while conducting their daily duties. "The test will assist unit commanders with the ability to determine combat readiness for our warriors," said Maj. Scott Foley, 96 SFS commander. "I highly recommend commanders at all levels develop a similar test for all Air Force warriors assigned to their units."