UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026 · FIVE-EVENT AFT

Army Fitness Test Standards (AFT) — 2026

These Army Fitness Test standards explain the current five-event AFT, General and Combat requirements, age- and sex-normed scoring, permanent-profile alternate aerobic events, and the exact 300- and 350-point thresholds in effect through September 2026.

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• What Is the AFT? • Standards by Event • Standards by Age & Gender • Combat vs General Standards • Alternate Aerobic Events • How to Prepare for the AFT

What Is the Army Fitness Test (AFT)?

The Army Fitness Test is the Army's physical fitness test of record. It replaced the six-event ACFT on June 1, 2025 and scores five events: 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Hand-Release Push-Up, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank and Two-Mile Run.

The official Army AFT page explains that data from nearly one million ACFT administrations and RAND analysis informed the change. It also publishes the current Combat-specialty list, implementation dates, event instructions and scoring resources.

AFT Standards by Event (MDL, HRP, SDC, PLK, 2MR)

The core test battery consists of five continuous physical events administered in a strict sequence with mandatory rest intervals:

Event Code Event Name Primary Physical Component General scoring Combat scoring
MDL 3-Rep Max Deadlift Lower body absolute muscular strength Exact weight varies by age and sex Sex-neutral published table
HRP Hand-Release Push-Up Upper body pushing endurance Exact repetitions vary by age and sex Sex-neutral published table
SDC Sprint-Drag-Carry Anaerobic capacity & power endurance Exact time varies by age and sex Sex-neutral published table
PLK Plank Hold Isometric core stabilization Exact time varies by age and sex Sex-neutral published table
2MR 2-Mile Run Aerobic cardiovascular endurance Exact time varies by age and sex Sex-neutral published table

AFT Standards by Age and Gender

General-standard points use male and female scales across ten age groups: 17–21, 22–26, 27–31, 32–36, 37–41, 42–46, 47–51, 52–56, 57–61 and 62+. Soldiers in a designated Combat specialty use the sex-neutral Combat tables. Always look up the raw performance in the applicable published table; AFT points are not created by linear interpolation between a few benchmark examples.

The Army AFT Scoring Scales approved May 15, 2025 are effective from June 1, 2025 and contain the complete point-by-point tables used by this site's calculators.

Army personnel receiving a briefing about fitness test scoring
Reviewing age- and sex-specific Army Fitness Test scoring standards.

To inspect exact point scales for your specific demographic bracket, utilize our interactive Master AFT Score Chart or the AFT Passing Standards Cheat Sheet.

Combat vs General AFT Standards

The current AFT applies two standards:

Alternate AFT Event Standards

Soldiers with permanent medical profiles documented on DA Form 3349 who are medically exempted from the 2-Mile Run must complete one of four authorized alternate aerobic cardiovascular events:

Alternate Event Distance / Modality Passing Time (GO / NO-GO) Score Awarded
5,000m Row Concept2 Ergometer Rower Varies by age, sex and standard 60 Points
1,000m Swim Swimming Pool (Any stroke) Varies by age, sex and standard 60 Points
12,000m Bike Stationary Ergometer Bicycle Varies by age, sex and standard 60 Points
2.5-Mile Walk Flat outdoor certified course Varies by age, sex and standard 60 Points

How to Prepare for the AFT: Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)

Preparation should cover the movement and energy-system demands of all five events while respecting the Soldier's current medical profile and unit training plan:

  1. Prioritize Posterior Chain Strength: Deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts (RDLs), kettlebell swings, and barbell hip thrusts build the hip drive essential for both the 3RM Deadlift and the 90-lb sled drag in the Sprint-Drag-Carry.
  2. Incorporate Anaerobic Interval Conditioning: Train the phosphagen and glycolytic energy systems with high-intensity shuttle runs, sled pushes, farmer's carries, and 400-meter track repeats to build tolerance against lactic acid accumulation.
  3. Master Pacing on the 2-Mile Run: Use our Run Pace Calculator to establish consistent 400m track lap times, avoiding early cardiovascular burnout.
  4. Recover between hard sessions: Build workload gradually, include easier days, and seek qualified medical or performance-nutrition guidance for individual recovery and fueling needs.

Frequently Asked Questions: Army Fitness Test Standards

The Army Fitness Test (AFT) standards require soldiers to achieve at least 60 points in each event across five core disciplines: 3-Rep Max Deadlift, Hand-Release Push-Ups, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank, and 2-Mile Run. This establishes a minimum passing composite score of 300 points out of 500. Soldiers in Combat Arms must achieve a 350+ total composite score (averaging 70 pts/event) with a strict 60-point minimum floor across all 5 events.
The current five-event AFT requires at least 60 points in every event, producing a minimum passing total of 300 out of 500. A historical ACFT total is not a current record-test alternative.
The current AFT consists of five scored events: 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Hand-Release Push-Up, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank, and Two-Mile Run. When DA Form 3349 waives the run and authorizes an alternative, the Soldier completes the specified row, swim, bike, or walk event.
Under AR 350-1, Active Duty Army soldiers take a record fitness assessment twice per calendar year (approximately every six months). Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve personnel take a record assessment once per calendar year.
Soldiers complete three continuous repetitions with the hex bar while meeting the event technique standard. The raw weight required for 60 or 100 points depends on the applicable General age-and-sex table or the sex-neutral Combat table.
Training and commissioning programs apply their own current graduation, remediation and retest rules. A recruit or cadet should use the applicable program policy and cadre instructions rather than assume the operational-unit rule is identical.
Do not create an informal altitude adjustment. Test staff must apply any current authorized high-altitude procedure exactly as published for the event and test location; this site's calculator does not independently alter a raw performance for altitude.
Equipment and personal-device rules are part of official test administration. Follow the current event instructions and grader briefing; this page cannot authorize a watch, phone, headphones or other device for a record test.

Complete Army Fitness Calculator & Standards Ecosystem

Access all dedicated tactical physical readiness tools, score charts, and equipment guides:

Master AFT Calculator Score all five current AFT events in real time. Current Army WHtR Calculator Check the current below-0.550 body-composition standard. Deadlift (MDL) Calculator 3RM trap bar standards and points. 2-Mile Run Pace Calculator Track lap times and mile split pacing. Deadlift Plate Calculator Exact 60 lb hex bar plate loading. Passing Standards Cheat Sheet Minimum passing and combat benchmarks. Promotion Points Calculator Convert a valid AFT total through the 1–120 point table. Profile Scoring Calculator Check waived events, alternate events and Combat averaging. ACFT to AFT Converter Translate 600-point legacy scores to 500. Master AFT Score Chart Complete searchable scoring matrix. Alternate Aerobic Events Row, Swim, Bike, and Walk standards. How AFT Is Scored Guide Exact published-table lookup and pass/fail logic.