HPA

United States Space Force

Human Performance Assessment

Guardians complete Human Performance Assessments and participate in the Holistic Health Approach and Continuous Fitness Assessment. At least one annual assessment uses the 2-mile run when current policy requires it.

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Passing Standards

General standard

Officially Verified

Composite HPA score with per-component minimums; the exact composite requirement and Holistic Health Approach implementation are governed by current Space Force policy.

Categories: Physically Ready / Not Ready

Do not assume Space Force adopts every Air Force chart — verify in current Space Force publications.
Wearable-device programs are referenced only when officially confirmed by current guidance.

Official source

Space Force Human Performance & Readiness

U.S. Space Force

Last verified 2026-07-13

Guardian Continuous Fitness Assessment (CFA) and Holistic Health Approach programs; refer to current Space Force guidance for effective components and thresholds.

Exact numeric HPA thresholds may differ from Air Force PFRA values — always verify against current Space Force publications.

Test events & authorized options

Every event, taught step-by-step

7 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 endurance

Tempo Push-Up

Cadenced push-up (down-2-count, up-2-count) measuring controlled muscular endurance.

Continues until cadence break. Pectorals, Triceps, Anterior deltoids 1 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

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

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

Space Force Human Performance & Readiness

U.S. Space Force

Last verified 2026-07-13

Guardian Continuous Fitness Assessment (CFA) and Holistic Health Approach programs; refer to current Space Force guidance for effective components and thresholds.

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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.