Coaching focus
Jump mechanics from a stable start
Useful practice
- Countermovement jumps
- Broad-jump stick landings
- Single-leg strength
OPAT / Training / SLJ
Standing Long Jump training
Prepare for Standing Long Jump as one part of the Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT).
Official Army guidance
Use the current event protocol and local test-control instructions for administration. The reference below describes the event; it is not a substitute for the official directive.
What it tests
Lower-body explosive power and the ability to project the body horizontally.
Test setup
Start behind the takeoff line on the marked landing surface with feet set for the jump.
How it is performed
Start behind the line, swing the arms, jump forward, and land under control.
What counts
Complete two practice jumps followed by three record jumps. All three record jumps are recorded; the longest valid jump is the score, measured to the nearest centimeter.
Result recorded
Record the best valid distance in centimeters.
Attempts / termination
If the Soldier steps backward before regaining control, measure to the back of the rearmost foot. A fall forward or backward requires the jump to be repeated.
SourcesATP 7-22.01 · Holistic Health and Fitness Testing · effective March 12, 2026Last verified Sep 28, 2026
Official guidance is controlling; ArmyFitHub training suggestions are editorial preparation guidance.
ArmyFitHub Training Guidance
Use these practice ideas to build repeatable movement quality. They do not change the Army test standard.
Progression
Increase quality power contacts gradually and keep landings quiet.
Practice setup
- Prescribed OPAT equipment and marked test surface
- Training load appropriate to current readiness