Equipment:

♦ Two chalkboard erasers, blocks of wood, or any similar item measuring approximately 2”x2”x4”.

♦ Tape measure.

♦ A digital stopwatch or wristwatch that measures time to the hundredth of a second.

Testing:

1. Mark two parallel lines 30 feet apart. Place two blocks (or similar objects) immediately behind one of the lines.

2. Have the cadet start behind the line opposite from where the blocks are.

3. Each timer may test only one cadet at a time.

4. On the signal, “Ready, GO!,” the cadet runs to the opposite line, picks up one block, runs back and crosses the starting line, drops the block behind the starting line, and then repeats the process.

Scoring:

♦ Blocks may not be thrown across the lines.

♦ Start the stopwatch on the command ”GO!” Stop timing when the cadet crosses the starting line with the second block. Record the time to the nearest tenth of a second.

♦ Cadets may attempt this event twice during the test period. Record the fastest time.