EIB, ESB testing begins with Expert Physical Fitness Assessment - June 11, 2023

U.S. Army Soldiers tackle the Expert Physical Fitness Assessment during the first day of Expert Infantryman and Expert Soldier Badge testing June 11, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. Approximately 120 Soldiers attempted the EPFA, which is the first challenge they must conquer on their way to earning their EIB or ESB. The EPFA requires candidates to consecutively perform a one-mile run, 30 push-ups, a 100-meter sprint, 16 sandbag lifts onto a 65-inch platform, a 50-meter farmers carry of two five-gallon water cans, a 25-meter high crawl, 25 meters of 3-5 second rushes, and a final 1-mile run, all under 27.5 minutes for EIB candidates, or 30 minutes for ESB candidates. More than 100 candidates successfully met the EPFA standards and will next face both day and night land navigation.