The U.S. Army’s Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced the ACFT on June 1, 2025, with different standards for combat versus general roles. Combat roles require a sex-neutral, age-normed standard with a minimum 60 points per event and a 350 total score, while general roles use sex- and age-normed scoring with a minimum of 60 points per event and a 300 total score. The AFT events are the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Hand-Release Push-Up, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank, and the Two-Mile Run.
Key Changes
- Replacement:
The ACFT was replaced by the AFT as the official fitness test on June 1, 2025.
- Two Standards:
There are distinct standards for combat-related roles and non-combat roles.
- Sex-Neutral for Combat:
Combat Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) have a single, sex-neutral, and age-normed standard.
- Events:
The AFT includes five events: 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL), Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP), Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC), Plank (PLK), and the Two-Mile Run (2MR).
- Scoring:
Soldiers must score at least 60 points in each event to pass.
- Total Scores:
- Combat Roles: A minimum total score of 350 is required.
- General Roles: A minimum total score of 300 is required.
- Body Fat Standards:
Soldiers scoring 465 points or higher on the AFT are exempt from body fat standards.
AFT Events
- 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL): Lift the maximum weight possible three times.
- Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP): Complete as many hand-release push-ups as possible in two minutes.
- Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC): Complete five 50-meter shuttles, including sprints, a drag, a lateral, and a carry with a sled and kettlebells.
- Plank (PLK): Maintain a proper plank position for as long as possible.
- Two-Mile Run (2MR): Run a two-mile distance on a generally flat course