Army Fitness Test (AFT) Series

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Army Fitness Test (AFT) Series

The Army Fitness Test became the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers on June 1, 2025, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). This page covers every event, scoring standards, and training resources.

Update

The ACFT has been replaced by the Army Fitness Test (AFT) effective June 1, 2025. No administrative action will be taken regarding AFT scores until January 1, 2026.

Read the official Army press release announcing the AFT →

Purpose

Why the AFT Exists

The AFT is designed to increase warfighting readiness, reduce injury risk, and enhance the physical performance of the force through a more balanced and operationally relevant fitness standard.

Combat Specialties

Sex-Neutral Standard

One sex-neutral, age-normed standard requires a total score of 350 with a minimum of 60 points per event. This applies to all combat specialty MOSs.

Combat Enabling Specialties

Sex & Age Normed

Combat enabling specialties maintain sex- and age-normed scoring with a required total score of 300. Check with your cadre for your MOS category.

1 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift

Event Execution — 3RM Deadlift

3RM Deadlift scoring standards

Scoring Standards

Training Videos for This Event

Assistive Sumo Deadlift

Alternate Staggered Squat Jump

Forward Lunge

2 Hand Release Push-Up — Arm Extension

Event Execution — Hand Release Push-Up

Hand Release Push-Up scoring standards

Scoring Standards

Training Videos for This Event

Supine Chest Press

Eight Count T Push-Up

Incline Bench

3 Sprint Drag Carry

Event Execution — Sprint Drag Carry

Sprint Drag Carry scoring standards

Scoring Standards

Training Videos for This Event

Straight Leg Deadlift

Bent Over Row

Shuttle Sprint

4 Plank

Event Execution — Plank

Plank scoring standards

Scoring Standards

Training Videos for This Event

Bent-Leg Raise

Leg Tuck and Twist

Side Bridge

5 Two-Mile Run
Two-Mile Run scoring standards

Two-Mile Run Scoring Standards

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