The Army Fitness Test (AFT): Scoring Standards, Combat vs. General, and What It Means for Your Career
The ACFT is gone. If you’re still training to a six-event, 600-point standard you’re behind. The Army Fitness Test replaced it on June 1, 2025 — five events, 500 points max, and a new dual-standard framework that can end your career in a combat MOS if you’re not paying attention. Here’s everything you need to know.
The AFT has five events and two standards: General (minimum 300, 60 pts/event) and Combat (minimum 350, 60 pts/event). Combat MOS Soldiers who only meet the General standard are subject to involuntary reclassification — effective January 1, 2026 for Regular Army, June 1, 2026 for Reserve Component. ACFT scores expired September 30, 2025. Use the official AFT page at army.mil and the ST AFT Calculator to check your numbers.
ACFT Is Retired. Here’s What Changed.
The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) was retired effective May 31, 2025. The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced it June 1, 2025. Any source still referencing six events, the Standing Power Throw, or a 600-point maximum is citing outdated standards.
Key changes from ACFT to AFT:
- Standing Power Throw (SPT) eliminated — permanently removed. Do not train for it.
- Six events reduced to five — MDL, HRP, SDC, Plank, 2MR remain.
- Maximum score drops from 600 to 500 — 100 points per event.
- Dual-standard framework introduced — General vs. Combat standards based on MOS.
- ACFT scores expired September 30, 2025 — they no longer count for promotion, compliance, or career eligibility in any Army system.
If Your Unit Is Still Administering Six Events, Stop.
The Standing Power Throw is gone. Units administering the SPT in 2026 are testing Soldiers on a retired event that no longer exists in Army policy. If this is happening in your formation, flag it up your chain immediately.
The Five AFT Events
Every Soldier — regardless of MOS, gender, or age — takes the same five events. The 60-point per-event floor is universal. Fail one event and you fail the entire test, regardless of your total score.
| Event | What It Tests | Minimum (60 pts) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Deadlift (MDL) | Lower body & grip strength | ~140 lbs (3 reps) |
| Hand Release Push-Up (HRP) | Upper body muscular endurance | Age/gender adjusted |
| Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) | Anaerobic capacity, combat tasks | Age adjusted |
| Plank | Core endurance | 2:09 |
| Two-Mile Run (2MR) | Aerobic endurance | Age/gender adjusted |
Source: army.mil/aft. Minimum performance values are the 60-point thresholds — exact values vary by age group and gender. Use the official scoring tables for your profile.
The HRP and 2MR have age- and gender-adjusted scoring scales above the 60-point floor, meaning the performance needed for 80 or 100 points differs by demographic. The 60-point minimum itself is the same for everyone — that floor doesn’t move.
General vs. Combat Standard: This Is the Career-Ender
This is the biggest change from the ACFT and the one most Soldiers in combat MOSs haven’t fully internalized yet.
The AFT has two passing standards:
| Standard | Minimum Total | Per-Event Floor | Who It Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 300 | 60 pts each | All MOSs — baseline pass |
| Combat | 350 | 60 pts each | Combat MOS Soldiers (see list below) |
A combat MOS Soldier who scores 320 — passing the General standard — has still failed the AFT for their MOS. They are subject to involuntary reclassification. This is not a counseling action. It is a career-altering administrative process.
Enforcement timelines:
- Regular Army (RA), Active Guard Reserve (AGR), RC Soldiers on orders 60+ days: Combat standard enforcement began January 1, 2026.
- Reserve Component (RC) not on extended orders: Combat standard enforcement begins June 1, 2026.
Combat MOS List
The following MOSs are classified as combat for AFT purposes and must meet the 350 Combat standard. This list comes directly from army.mil/aft:
| MOS/AOC | Title |
|---|---|
| 11A / 11B / 11C / 11Z | Infantry (Officer, Infantryman, Mortarman, Senior Sergeant) |
| 12A / 12B | Engineer Officer; Combat Engineer |
| 13A / 13F | Field Artillery Officer; Fire Support Specialist |
| 18A / 180A / 18B / 18C / 18D / 18E / 18F / 18Z | Special Forces (Officer, Warrant, all SF MOSs) |
| 19A / 19D / 19K / 19Z | Armor (Officer, Cavalry Scout, Armor Crewman, Senior Sergeant) |
| 25D | Cyber Network Defender |
| 37F | Psychological Operations Specialist |
| 38A / 38B | Civil Affairs Officer; Civil Affairs Specialist |
| 68W | Combat Medic Specialist |
| 75A / 75B / 75D / 75Z | Ranger (Officer and Enlisted) |
| 79R / 79S | Recruiter; Career Counselor |
| 89D | Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist |
| 91B / 91S | Wheeled/Stryker Vehicle Mechanic |
| 94A / 94E / 94F / 94H / 94P / 94R / 94S / 94T / 94W / 94Y / 94Z | Electronic Maintenance (various) |
Source: army.mil/aft. This list is subject to change — verify your MOS status at the official site.
Voluntary Reclassification Window Has Closed
From September through December 2025, Soldiers in combat MOSs who couldn’t meet the 350 Combat standard could request voluntary reclassification (PVT–SSG, under 18 years TAFS). That window is closed. If you’re in a combat MOS and not meeting the standard now, you’re in involuntary reclassification territory. Get your score up or start talking to your career counselor.
AFT Scores and Promotion Points
The AFT feeds directly into semi-centralized promotion points under the Military Training fitness domain, with a maximum of 120 points across all fitness categories. The AFT contributes up to 30 promotion points based on your score:
| AFT Score | Promotion Points |
|---|---|
| 400+ | +30 pts |
| 390–399 | +25 pts |
| 380–389 | +20 pts |
| 370–379 | +15 pts |
| 360–369 | +10 pts |
| 300–359 (General pass) | +5 pts |
| Below 300 / Fail | 0 pts + administrative flag |
Source: army.mil/aft. Promotion point tiers are approximate — verify current tables in your promotion worksheet.
For combat MOS Soldiers competing in a tight MOS, the difference between a 380 and a 400 is 10 promotion points — which can be the difference between making the list and not. The AFT is one of the few promotion point categories you can directly control through training.
Calculate Your Score Before Test Day
Don’t show up to a record AFT without knowing where you stand. Use the Sergeant’s Time AFT Calculator to input your event scores and see your projected total, whether you’re hitting General or Combat standard, and how many promotion points you’d earn. It’s free for all members.
For official scoring tables by age group and gender, go directly to army.mil/aft — that’s the authoritative source. Any third-party calculator is only as good as the tables it’s built on.
What Happens If You Fail
Failing any single event below 60 points fails the entire test. From there:
- Administrative flag — blocks promotions, reenlistment, and favorable assignment actions immediately.
- Retest window — typically within 90 days, but unit commanders set the timeline.
- Persistent failure — can lead to bar to reenlistment or separation actions.
- Combat MOS failure (General standard met, Combat not) — triggers involuntary reclassification process tracked monthly via IPPS-A mis-match reports reviewed by DMPM.
The BOLO List
Soldiers still grinding Standing Power Throw reps or training to a 600-point standard are wasting time. The SPT is gone. The max is 500. Redirect your training to the five current events — especially the SDC and MDL, which are the most commonly undertrained in garrison PT programs.
A 310 is a pass. For General MOS. If you’re 11B, 68W, 19D, or any other combat MOS and you’re scoring below 350, you’re flagged for involuntary reclassification regardless of how long you’ve been in or how strong your record is. Know your standard. Check your MOS on the combat list at army.mil/aft.
Your 3 Action Items
- Confirm your standard — Go to army.mil/aft and verify whether your MOS is on the combat list. General or Combat — know your number before your next record test.
- Run your current scores through the calculator — Plug your best recent performance into the ST AFT Calculator. Find out your projected score, which standard you’d meet, and how many promotion points you’d earn. Identify your lowest event and make it your training priority.
- Verify your score is recorded in ATIS — DTMS is replaced. AFT scores are now tracked in ATIS (Army Training Information System), which launched Army-wide November 15, 2025. If your last AFT isn’t showing in ATIS, it doesn’t count toward promotion points. Check with your Training Room NCO or S1 to confirm your record is current.
Got questions about AFT standards, training for a specific event, or what a combat standard flag means for your record? Post it in the Training forum — that’s what the formation is for.
