The Indoor Obstacle Course Test (IOCT) is a test of full-body functional physical fitness administered by the Department of Physical Education (DPE) at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
[2] Cadets who earn an A− (2:38 or less for men and 3:35 or less for women) are authorized to wear the IOCT Badge on their athletic shorts.
[6] Army Regulation 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, [1] specifically supports functional fitness and the IOCT by specifically naming numerous skill related components of fitness, like balance, agility, and coordination by stating "Preparation for the APFT is of secondary importance.
The IOCT is often cited or studied in articles concerning high intensity human performance and obstacle courses.
Only the highest grade earned during each academic year will be used to compute the Physical Program Score Cumulative (PPSC).