PFRA

United States Air Force

Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment

The PFRA measures cardiorespiratory fitness (2-mile run or 20-m HAMR), muscular strength (push-ups or hand-release push-ups), core endurance (sit-ups, cross-leg reverse crunches, or forearm plank), and body composition (waist-to-height ratio). Airmen must earn the minimum composite plus the minimum in every component.

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Passing Standards

General standard

Officially Verified

Composite score with per-component minimums. Categories: Excellent, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory.

Categories: Excellent / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory

Confirm current PFRA component options and effective scoring chart in DAFMAN 36-2905 and the active DTM.
Special Warfare and EOD have additional occupational standards.

Official source

Air Force Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA)

Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)

Last verified 2026-07-13

See current DAFMAN 36-2905 and any active Directive Type Memorandum for effective scoring tables and component options.

The legacy 1.5-mile run is not part of the current PFRA. Do not use old Air Force charts for the current assessment.

Test events & authorized options

Every event, taught step-by-step

8 exercises

Cardiorespiratory

Two-Mile Run (2MR)

Measure aerobic capacity and lower-body endurance.

Continuous; no rest. Cardiorespiratory system, Lower body 3 common mistakes

Cardiorespiratory (alternate)

20-Meter High Aerobic Multi-Shuttle Run (HAMR)

Progressive-speed shuttle run measuring aerobic capacity (Air Force/Space Force option).

Progressive until failure. Cardiorespiratory system, Legs

Muscular strength / endurance

Hand-Release Push-Up — Arm Extension (HRP)

Measure upper-body muscular endurance with a full range of motion at the bottom.

2 minutes. Pectorals, Triceps, Anterior deltoids 3 common mistakes

Muscular strength / endurance

Standard Push-Up (Marine Corps option)

Authorized Marine PFT alternate to pull-ups (capped max score).

2 minutes. Pectorals, Triceps, Anterior deltoids 2 common mistakes

Core endurance

Forearm Plank (PLK)

Measure core and postural muscular endurance.

Timed hold (branch-specific max score). Rectus abdominis, Transverse abdominis, Obliques 3 common mistakes

Core endurance (alternate)

Cross-Leg Reverse Crunch (CLRC)

Air Force/Space Force core-endurance option measuring lower-abdominal endurance.

2 minutes. Lower abdominals, Hip flexors 2 common mistakes

Core endurance (option)

Sit-Up (legacy option)

Historical core endurance event still used as an option in some branches.

2 minutes (branch-dependent). Rectus abdominis, Hip flexors 1 common mistakes

Body composition

Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR)

Body-composition screen used by Air Force and Space Force assessments.

2 common mistakes

Official sources

Official source

Air Force Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA)

Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)

Last verified 2026-07-13

See current DAFMAN 36-2905 and any active Directive Type Memorandum for effective scoring tables and component options.

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Independent educational platform

ISHOT Military Academy is an independent educational preparation platform. Fitness standards can change and may vary by age, sex category used in official scoring, occupational specialty, component (Active / Reserve / National Guard), medical status, command policy, altitude, and authorized event option. Always confirm your official requirements with your recruiter, command, or the applicable military branch.