What Is the Army Fitness Test?
The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on June 1, 2025. It consists of five events designed to measure the physical capabilities that matter most for Soldier readiness: the 3-Rep Max Deadlift, Hand-Release Push-Ups, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank, and Two-Mile Run. The Standing Power Throw was removed from the previous test due to injury risk and its technical nature.
The AFT standards uses two scoring standards. Combat specialties—including Infantry, Armor, Special Forces, and Combat Engineers (21 MOSs total)—must meet a sex-neutral standard requiring 350 total points with at least 60 per event. All other Soldiers follow the General standard, which requires 300 total points with 60 per event, scored according to age and gender. No administrative action for AFT failures will occur until January 1, 2026 for Active Duty and AGR, or June 1, 2026 for Reserve and National Guard components.
If you score 465 or higher on the AFT, you’re exempt from body fat standards, so there’s a real incentive to push beyond the minimum.
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How to Use This Calculator
This calculator helps you estimate your AFT score before test day so you know where you stand and where to focus your training.
Step 1: Select Your Scoring Standard
Choose “Combat” if you hold one of the 21 combat MOSs (11B, 19D, 18-series, etc.). Otherwise, select “General (Male)” or “General (Female)” based on your gender.
Step 2: Select Your Age Group
The AFT is age-normed, meaning older Soldiers have adjusted standards that account for physiological differences across a career. Pick the bracket that matches your age on test day.
Step 3: Enter Your Performance
For each event, use the sliders or type in your numbers. For timed events (Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank, Two-Mile Run), faster or longer times are better depending on the event. The calculator instantly shows your points for each event and your total score.
Step 4: Review Your Results
Your total score appears at the bottom along with whether you meet the Combat Ready (350+), General Ready (300+), or minimum standards. Remember, every event must score at least 60 points—a single event below 60 means you don’t pass, regardless of total points.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the minimum passing score?
You need 60 points per event and 300 total for the General standard, or 60 per event and 350 total for the Combat standard.
How often do I take the AFT?
Active-duty Soldiers take a record test twice per year. Reserve and National Guard Soldiers take it once per year.
What if I can’t complete an event due to injury?
Soldiers with permanent profiles can take approved alternate events. You must average 70 points across the events you can complete and pass an alternate aerobic event if needed. Temporary profiles follow standard recovery guidance before testing.
What happens if I fail?
You’ll receive additional training support and have 90 days (Active Duty/AGR) or 180 days (Reserve/Guard) to retest. Two consecutive record failures may lead to separation, though the Army provides resources to help you improve.
Do Officers take the AFT?
Yes. All Soldiers—enlisted and commissioned—take the same test under the same standards for their MOS category.
Can my commander require the Combat standard for everyone?
No. Commanders can set the Combat standard as a training goal, but they cannot enforce it as pass/fail criteria for Soldiers outside the 21 designated combat MOSs.
Use this calculator regularly to track your progress and identify which events need the most work. Consistent training beats last-minute cramming every time.