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AFT · Effective 2025-06-01
United States Army
Army Fitness Test
The AFT is a five-event, gender- and age-normed assessment that became the Army's fitness test of record on 1 June 2025, replacing the ACFT. It measures strength, muscular endurance, power, and aerobic capacity relevant to combat readiness.
Passing Standards
General standard
Officially VerifiedMinimum 60 points per event; minimum 300 total.
Min total
300
Min per event
60
- Age- and sex-normed scoring tables are published in the current Army Directive.
- Alternate aerobic events (row, bike, swim) may be authorized for profiled soldiers.
Official source
Army Fitness Test (AFT) — Official Program PageU.S. Army
Effective 2025-06-01Last verified 2026-07-13
AFT became the Army fitness test of record on June 1, 2025. Combat-specialty implementation timelines vary by component.
Combat-specialty standard
Officially VerifiedCombat-specialty soldiers: minimum 60 points per event; minimum 350 total (sex-neutral scale for designated MOSs).
Min total
350
Min per event
60
- Combat-specialty designation is by MOS. Consult your S-1/G-1 for your MOS category and implementation date.
- Combat-specialty scoring may be sex-neutral for designated combat arms MOSs.
Official source
Army Directive on Fitness Testing (superseding ACFT policy)Department of the Army
Last verified 2026-07-13
Consult current Army Directive and DA PAM 350-1 for authoritative scoring tables and combat-specialty designations.
The point-per-rep scoring tables shown below are illustrative brackets only — confirm the exact scoring chart in current Army publications before making pass/fail decisions.
Test events & authorized options
Every event, taught step-by-step
5 exercises
Muscular strength
Three-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)
Measure lower-body and grip strength required to safely lift heavy combat loads.
3 continuous repetitions at the selected weight. Glutes, Hamstrings, Erector spinae 3 common mistakes
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
Anaerobic / power endurance
Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)
Measure anaerobic capacity, muscular strength, endurance, and speed under load.
Total time recorded to the second (max scoring time varies by age/sex). Legs, Grip, Core 3 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
Cardiorespiratory
Two-Mile Run (2MR)
Measure aerobic capacity and lower-body endurance.
Continuous; no rest. Cardiorespiratory system, Lower body 3 common mistakes
Official sources
Official source
Army Fitness Test (AFT) — Official Program PageU.S. Army
Effective 2025-06-01Last verified 2026-07-13
AFT became the Army fitness test of record on June 1, 2025. Combat-specialty implementation timelines vary by component.
Official source
Army Directive on Fitness Testing (superseding ACFT policy)Department of the Army
Last verified 2026-07-13
Consult current Army Directive and DA PAM 350-1 for authoritative scoring tables and combat-specialty designations.
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.