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AFT Score Calculator 2025
Enter your performance for each event — get your official Army Fitness Test score instantly
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Event Performance
EVENT 1
🏋️
Maximum Deadlift (MDL)
3-rep max — enter weight in lbs
— pts
EVENT 2
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Hand-Release Push-Ups (HRP)
Reps in 2 minutes
— pts
EVENT 3
⚡
Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)
5×50m course time — MM:SS (lower = better)
— pts
EVENT 4
🧘
Plank Hold (PLK)
Hold time — MM:SS (higher = better)
— pts
EVENT 5
🏃
2-Mile Run (2MR)
Total run time — MM:SS (lower = better)
— pts
Score Preview
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Key 2025 Updates
AFT replaced ACFT on June 1, 2025 — here's what changed
June 1, 2025
AFT Goes Live
AFT officially replaces ACFT. Standing Power Throw (SPT) removed. 5-event format. Max score now 500 (was 600).
Jan 1, 2026
Active Duty Enforcement
Full enforcement for Active Duty. Combat MOS minimum raised to 350. Females in 21 combat MOS meet male standards.
June 1, 2026
Reserve & Guard Standards
AFT standards apply to Army Reserve and National Guard. All units must comply with updated scoring.
AFT Score Chart — Combined by Event
Minimum pass (60 pts) and maximum (100 pts) thresholds by gender & age group. Based on official U.S. Army 2025 AFT regulations.
🏋️ MDL – Combined (lbs — 3-Rep Max Deadlift)
Points
Gender
17–21
22–26
27–31
32–36
37–41
42–46
47–51
52–56
57–61
62+
100
Female
210
230
230
230
210
210
190
190
170
170
100
Male
340
340
340
340
340
340
330
290
250
230
60
Female
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
60
Male
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
140
💪 HRP – Combined (reps in 2 min)
Points
Gender
17–21
22–26
27–31
32–36
37–41
42–46
47–51
52–56
57–61
62+
100
Female
53
50
48
47
41
36
35
30
24
24
100
Male
57
61
62
60
59
56
55
51
46
43
60
Female
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
60
Male
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
⚡ SDC – Combined (MM:SS — lower is better)
Points
Gender
17–21
22–26
27–31
32–36
37–41
42–46
47–51
52–56
57–61
62+
100
Female
1:55
1:55
1:55
1:59
2:02
2:09
2:11
2:18
2:26
2:26
100
Male
1:29
1:30
1:30
1:33
1:36
1:40
1:45
1:52
1:58
2:09
60
Female
3:35
3:35
3:35
3:35
3:35
3:47
3:47
3:59
4:11
4:11
60
Male
3:00
3:00
3:00
3:00
3:00
3:11
3:11
3:23
3:35
3:35
🧘 PLK – Combined (MM:SS — higher is better)
Points
Gender
17–21
22–26
27–31
32–36
37–41
42–46
47–51
52–56
57–61
62+
100
Female
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
100
Male
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
60
Female
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
60
Male
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
🏃 2MR – Combined (MM:SS — lower is better)
Points
Gender
17–21
22–26
27–31
32–36
37–41
42–46
47–51
52–56
57–61
62+
100
Female
15:36
15:48
16:00
16:24
17:00
17:42
18:18
19:06
19:54
20:00
100
Male
13:30
13:30
13:30
13:42
14:00
14:24
14:54
15:42
16:36
17:00
60
Female
21:00
21:00
21:00
21:00
21:00
22:00
22:00
23:00
24:00
24:00
60
Male
21:00
21:00
21:00
21:00
21:00
22:00
22:00
23:00
24:00
24:00
The 5 AFT Events Explained
What each event measures, how it's performed, and equipment required
3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)
Description
This event tests lower body strength, grip strength, and core stability. It assesses a soldier's capacity to perform physically demanding tasks under heavy load — lifting fallen comrades, moving equipment, and operating in demanding combat environments. It also builds resilience against knee, hip, and lower back injuries.
Action
Soldiers use a trap (hex) bar to perform three continuous deadlifts, keeping the knees fully extended at the top of each rep. The lift begins from the ground to a straight upright position, without jerking or bouncing, and the bar returns to the ground between reps. All three reps are performed at maximum weight.
Equipment Used
Trap Bar (Hex Bar) — standard bar weighs approximately 60 pounds without plates. Weight plates are added to reach maximum lifting weight.
Training Tips
Focus on progressive overload 2–3 times per week. Romanian deadlifts, rack pulls, and Romanian dumbbell deadlifts build the posterior chain. Prioritize form over weight — a flat back and engaged core are essential to avoid injury and lift heavier.
Hand Release Push-Up (HRP)
Description
The Hand-Release Push-Up measures upper body muscular endurance — specifically the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Unlike standard push-ups, the hand-release variation ensures full range of motion and eliminates the ability to use momentum, making it a more accurate and honest assessment of real upper body strength.
Action
Soldiers begin in a prone position on the ground and complete as many hand-release push-ups as possible within two minutes. After each repetition, both hands must fully lift off the ground before the next rep begins. The body must remain rigid — sagging hips or raised buttocks result in a no-count rep.
Equipment Used
No equipment required. Performed on a flat, firm surface in Army Physical Fitness Uniform.
Training Tips
Practice strict push-ups with a full pause at the bottom, and add diamond push-ups and dips for tricep strength. Improving shoulder stability with band pull-aparts and face pulls will also boost your rep count significantly.
Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)
Description
The SDC is a composite event that simultaneously assesses speed, anaerobic power, muscular strength, agility, and muscular endurance. It directly replicates combat demands — sprinting to aid a fallen soldier, dragging a casualty to safety, moving laterally under fire, carrying ammunition to a fighting position, and finishing with a final sprint.
Action
Five consecutive 50-meter (25m out, 25m back) shuttles without rest: (1) Sprint, (2) Drag a 90 lb sled backwards, (3) Lateral shuffle, (4) Carry two 40 lb kettlebells, (5) Final sprint. The goal is to complete all five lanes as fast as possible. Time stops when the soldier crosses the start/finish line after the final sprint.
Equipment Used
90 lb sled with drag handles and two 40 lb kettlebells (one per hand for the carry lane).
Training Tips
Train the individual components separately: heavy sled drags for the drag lane, lateral band walks for the shuffle, farmer carries for the kettlebell lane. Interval sprints at 90%+ effort build the anaerobic capacity needed to sustain speed across all five lanes.
Plank Hold (PLK)
Description
The Plank Hold measures core muscular endurance and stability. A strong core is essential for virtually every physical task a soldier performs — from maintaining posture under heavy load to stabilizing the body during shooting, marching, and obstacle navigation. The plank replaced sit-ups in 2022 as a safer, more functional core assessment with lower injury risk.
Action
Soldiers assume and maintain a proper forearm plank position for as long as possible. Proper form requires elbows directly under shoulders, forearms flat on the ground, feet together, and the entire body in a straight line from head to heels. The event ends when the soldier voluntarily stops, their hips sag or rise, or a grader calls a form break. A minimum hold of 1 minute 30 seconds is required to pass.
Equipment Used
No equipment required. Performed on a flat, firm surface.
Training Tips
Train the plank daily, pushing your hold time 10–15 seconds beyond your current max. Add hollow body holds, dead bugs, and ab wheel rollouts to build deeper core stability. Focused breathing during the hold — slow exhales — dramatically improves duration.
Two Mile Run (2MR)
Description
The 2-Mile Run is the final AFT event, measuring cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity — the ability to sustain moderate-to-high intensity activity for extended periods. Higher aerobic endurance allows soldiers to work for long periods and recover quickly when executing repetitive physical tasks. This event remains the primary measure of a soldier's overall aerobic fitness.
Action
Soldiers complete a 2-mile run on a measured, generally flat outdoor course as fast as possible. The event is scored on finish time — a lower time earns a higher score. Out-and-back and lap track courses are both authorized. The run cannot be conducted on unimproved terrain. Performed as a group start, though each soldier is timed individually to the finish.
Equipment Used
No special equipment required beyond running shoes. Performed on a measured flat outdoor course or indoor track.
Training Tips
Build a base with easy long runs 3x per week, then add one tempo run and one interval session (e.g. 6×400m at goal pace). Improving your 1-mile time directly transfers to 2-mile performance. Avoid doing hard runs on back-to-back days — recovery is when aerobic fitness actually improves.
AFT vs ACFT — What Changed in 2025
The Army Fitness Test replaced the ACFT on June 1, 2025. Here's a complete breakdown of every change.
Category
ACFT (Old)
AFT 2025 (New)
Number of Events
6 events
5 events
Maximum Score
600 points
500 points
Removed Event
Standing Power Throw (SPT)
SPT removed — injury risk & low combat relevance
General MOS Min Score
300 total
300 total (unchanged)
Combat MOS Min Score
300 total
350 total (raised)
Gender Standards (Combat MOS)
Gender-specific
Gender-neutral for 21 combat MOSs
Min Per Event
60 pts
60 pts (unchanged)
Test Frequency
2x/year Active, 1x/year Reserve
2x/year Active, 1x/year Reserve (unchanged)
AFT Scores & Promotion Points
How your AFT performance directly affects your Army career advancement
PROMOTION POINTS
AFT scores factor into semi-centralized promotions. A maximum of 120 promotion points is authorized for physical fitness. Soldiers competing for promotion must have a recorded AFT score in DTMS — General standard scores count from October 1, 2025; Combat standard scores from January 1, 2026.
ACFT SCORE VALIDITY
ACFT scores recorded before May 31, 2025, were valid for promotion considerations until September 30, 2025. Beginning October 1, 2025, only AFT scores under the new general standard count for promotion. All soldiers must now test under AFT standards going forward.
FAILURE CONSEQUENCES
No adverse administrative action is taken for failing the AFT until January 1, 2026 for Active Duty. Failing a recorded AFT triggers additional support and a retake opportunity. Failing two consecutive recorded AFTs may lead to separation proceedings per Army policy.
AFT Training Guide
A structured approach to improving your score across all 5 events
💪 Strength Block (MDL + SDC Drag)
3x/week: Conventional deadlifts 3×5 at 80–85% 1RM, Romanian deadlifts 3×8, goblet squats 3×10. Add heavy sled drags 4×25m on two of those days. Progress weight 5 lbs per week on deadlifts. This block directly builds MDL max and SDC drag speed.
Target events: MDL, SDC (drag lane)
🏃 Cardio Block (2MR + SDC Sprint)
3x/week: One easy 3–4 mile run (conversational pace), one tempo run 2 miles at goal 2MR pace, one interval session (6×400m at 5K pace with 90s rest). This combination builds both aerobic base and lactate threshold — both critical for 2MR performance.
Target events: 2MR, SDC (sprint lanes)
🧘 Core & Endurance Block (PLK + HRP)
Daily: Plank holds 3×max effort, hollow body hold 3×30s, ab wheel rollouts 3×10. 4x/week: Push-ups 5 sets to failure (strict form), dips 3×10, diamond push-ups 3×12. Focus on full range of motion and pausing at the bottom of each push-up rep.
Target events: PLK, HRP
⚡ Agility Block (SDC Full Event)
1–2x/week: Full SDC mock runs with complete rest between efforts. Practice smooth transitions between lanes — the turnarounds lose the most time. Add lateral band walks, lateral cone drills, and farmer carry walks for the carry lane. Time each run to track progress.
Target events: SDC (full event)
📅 Sample Weekly Schedule
MON Strength + Core
TUE Tempo Run
WED Strength + HRP
THU SDC Practice
FRI Intervals + Core
SAT Long Easy Run
SUN Rest & Mobility
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Army Fitness Test 2025
What is the passing score for the Army Fitness Test 2025?
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The minimum passing score for General MOS is 300 out of 500 total points, with at least 60 points in each event. Combat MOS soldiers must score at least 350 total with 60 per event minimum. Full enforcement for Active Duty began January 1, 2026.
How is the AFT different from the ACFT?
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The AFT removed the Standing Power Throw (SPT), reducing events from 6 to 5. Max score dropped from 600 to 500. Combat MOS minimum total increased from 300 to 350. Officially replaced the ACFT on June 1, 2025.
Are AFT scores gender-neutral?
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For General MOS, scoring remains gender- and age-specific. However, females serving in 21 designated combat MOS must meet the same physical standards as male soldiers — the new gender-neutral provision introduced with AFT 2025.
What is the maximum AFT score?
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The maximum AFT score is 500 points — 100 points per event across 5 events. The previous ACFT had a maximum of 600 (6 events). The removal of the SPT reduced the total.
When does the AFT apply to National Guard and Reserves?
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Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers will be fully subject to AFT standards starting June 1, 2026. Active Duty enforcement began January 1, 2026.
How does this AFT calculator score each event?
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Our calculator uses official 2025 Army Fitness Test scoring data. Each event score is calculated by interpolating between the official 60-point and 100-point thresholds for your specific gender and age group. The 5 scores are summed for a total out of 500.
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