Current through September 2026

Army 5,000m Row Calculator — AFT Alternate Event Standards

Enter age group, sex, and completion time to compare a 5,000-meter row result with the exact current alternate-event cutoff.

Applicable maximum time: 30:30

Pass / Fail Status
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GO (WITHIN MAXIMUM TIME)

5,000m Rower Time Standards Table

Age group Male maximum Female maximum

DA Form 3349 Authorization

The 5,000-meter row is a profile-authorized alternate aerobic event, not an elective substitute for the two-mile run. The Soldier's current DA Form 3349 must authorize this specific event. Test personnel should use the profile's limitations and current administration guidance rather than assuming every Soldier who cannot run may row.

Pass/Fail Scoring

A time equal to or faster than the cutoff in the selected age-and-sex cell passes; a slower time fails. The alternate event does not use the two-mile run's graded 60-to-100-point scale, and extra speed does not add points.

How to Use the Calculator Correctly

Select the Soldier's age group and sex, then enter the official completion time in minutes and seconds. The result uses the exact published table cell. It does not interpolate between age groups, round a slower time down, or substitute a single male/female cutoff for all ages.

Boundary rule: a result exactly equal to the displayed maximum passes; one second slower fails. Confirm the approved equipment and setup with test personnel before treating an estimate as a record result.

Soldier completing the Army 5,000-meter alternate row event on an indoor rowing ergometer
Indoor rowing ergometer technique for the 5,000-meter alternate aerobic event.

Source: Army Fitness Test Scoring Scales, effective June 1, 2025.

5,000m Row — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum allowed time for the Army 5,000m Row?

There is no single all-ages time. Select age and sex above or find the applicable row in the complete table.

Can any Soldier elect to row instead of run?

No. The current DA Form 3349 must authorize the 5,000-meter row.

Can I get 100 points on the 5,000m Row?

No. The alternate event is pass/fail; a faster time does not create a higher score.

Does the cutoff change with age?

Yes. The published table uses ten age groups and separate male and female times.

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