Physical Demands
Rating
The physical demands rating indicates the relative physical
work requirements of a soldier to perform the MOS in a combat
environment. The rating is the result of a physical demands
analysis that assesses in detail the physical work requirements
for every entry level MOS. The military enlistment physical
strength capacity test, developed to classify each MOS according
to work requirements as those requirements should be performed
under combat conditions, is designed to assign soldiers to
jobs for which they are physically qualified. The overall
objective of MOS Physical Demands Analysis is job-related
support for the gender-free screening of soldiers.
The five physical demands categories are:
- LIGHT—Lift on an occasional basis
a maximum of 20 pounds with frequent or constant lifting
of 10 pounds.
- MEDIUM—Lift on an occasional basis
a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent or constant lifting
of 25 pounds.
- MODERATELY HEAVY—Lift on an occasional
basis a maximum of 80 pounds with frequent or constant lifting
of 40 pounds.
- HEAVY—Lift on an occasional basis
a maximum of 100 pounds with frequent or constant lifting
of 50 pounds.
- VERY HEAVY—Lift on an occasional
basis over 100 pounds with frequent or constant lifting
in excess of 50 pounds.
Data obtained from Army Pamphlet 611-21 and About.com
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