How long can a participant rest on the rower during the 5,000m row?

In the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), the 5,000m row is designed to test a participant's endurance and overall cardiovascular fitness. The option indicating a 30 seconds rest is correct because it aligns with the guidelines established for this event. The rest period is meant to allow athletes a brief moment to recover without undermining the intent of the test, which is to accurately assess their aerobic capacity and rowing performance.

During the allowed rest time, participants are permitted to regroup and prepare for the ongoing challenge of completing the row. The length of the rest period ensures that while recovery is possible, it doesn’t lead to excessive downtime that could impact the overall assessment of fitness levels.

The other options providing shorter or longer rest periods would not support the structured recovery objective of the test or may not comply with the official guidelines, which are specifically set to maintain consistency and fairness across all participants.