Last updated: May 2026 — written by James Nolan, Gymnase Tips senior trainer.
The AFT score chart is the official Army Fitness Test scoring table that converts your raw event results — deadlift weight, push-up reps, run time, plank time, and sprint-drag-carry time — into a 0–100 point score per event for a 500-point total. The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on June 1, 2025. It contains 5 events (Standing Power Throw was removed). Two standards now apply: the General Standard requires 60+ points per event and 300+ total, while the Combat Specialty Standard (for 21 combat MOSs) requires 60+ per event and 350+ total using a sex-neutral, age-normed scale. This guide explains the new aft score chart event by event, walks through the scoring framework, covers the combat vs general standards, and links to the official AFT scoring scales PDF.
AFT Score Chart Reference Card
5 events · Pass & max thresholds · Sample score bands · Diagnostic tracker
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Quick reference: the AFT at a glance
| Factor | AFT (current) | ACFT (replaced) |
|---|---|---|
| Events | 5 | 6 |
| Max score | 500 | 600 |
| Min per event | 60 points | 60 points |
| General total min | 300 | 360 |
| Combat total min | 350 | n/a |
| Standing Power Throw | Removed | Included |
| Effective | June 1, 2025 | Pre-June 2025 |
The 5 AFT events
The current Army Fitness Test contains these 5 events, performed in order on test day:
- 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL) — strength via hex bar
- Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP) — upper body endurance
- Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) — anaerobic capacity, 5 × 50m shuttles
- Plank (PLK) — core endurance
- Two-Mile Run (2MR) — aerobic endurance
Each event is scored 0–100 points based on your raw result, age band, and (for the General Standard) sex. The full AFT score chart published in the Army’s official AFT scoring scales PDF dated June 1, 2025 is the authoritative source. The breakdowns below explain what each event measures and the rough thresholds you need to hit for 60 points (passing) and 90+ points (competitive).
1. 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL) — score chart explanation
What you do: Lift the heaviest weight possible 3 consecutive times using a 60-lb hex bar and weight plates.
What it scores: Lower-body and posterior-chain strength, grip, total-body bracing.
Approximate score targets (varies by age and category):
- 60 points (general pass): ~140 lb for most age bands
- 80 points (competitive): ~210–260 lb depending on age and category
- 100 points (max): 340 lb for combat MOS soldiers in the 17–21 age band
The MDL is where strength athletes earn their highest scores. It’s also where soldiers without a deadlift base struggle most — the technical demands (hip hinge under load, bracing) take 8–12 weeks to develop properly. Build this lift first if you’re below 60 points.
2. Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP) — score chart explanation
What you do: As many hand-release push-ups as possible in 2 minutes. The "release" means hands lift fully off the ground at the bottom of each rep — this resets the muscle and prevents bouncing.
What it scores: Upper-body endurance, core stability, pushing strength under fatigue.
Approximate score targets:
- 60 points (general pass): ~10–20 reps depending on age band and standard
- 80 points (competitive): ~30–35 reps
- 100 points (max): ~57 reps for the youngest combat-standard band
HRP is the most-trainable event on the chart. Hand-release push-ups respond fast to volume work — adding 4 sets of submaximal hand-release push-ups 3x per week typically produces 5–10 rep improvements in 4 weeks.
3. Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) — score chart explanation
What you do: Five consecutive 50-meter shuttles totaling 250 meters: sprint, drag (90-lb sled), shuttle (lateral movement), carry (two 40-lb kettlebells), sprint.
What it scores: Anaerobic capacity, agility, ability to perform high-intensity tasks under load.
Approximate score targets:
- 60 points (general pass): ~2:30–3:35 depending on age band
- 80 points (competitive): ~2:00–2:30
- 100 points (max): ~1:35 for the youngest combat-standard band
SDC is the event that punishes specificity gaps. Soldiers who only train continuous cardio (running) underperform here because the SDC requires explosive movement, lateral shuffles, and load carries. Practice the actual SDC sequence in training at least once weekly leading up to the test.
4. Plank (PLK) — score chart explanation
What you do: Hold a forearm plank position with proper alignment for as long as possible. Standards are identical for males and females.
What it scores: Core endurance and isometric trunk strength.
Approximate score targets:
- 60 points (general pass): ~1:30–2:00 depending on age band
- 80 points (competitive): ~3:00
- 100 points (max): ~4:20 for the youngest band
The plank replaced the leg tuck in 2022 because it’s universally trainable, less injury-prone, and produces more reliable test scoring across diverse body types. Most soldiers can add 30–60 seconds to their plank in 4 weeks of dedicated work — daily 60–90 second holds plus 1 weekly max-effort attempt.
5. Two-Mile Run (2MR) — score chart explanation
What you do: Run 2 miles on a measured flat course as fast as possible. Time is recorded in minutes:seconds.
What it scores: Aerobic endurance, pacing discipline.
Approximate score targets:
- 60 points (general pass): ~17:30–22:00 depending on age band and standard
- 80 points (competitive): ~14:30–16:00
- 100 points (max): ~13:22 for the youngest combat-standard band
The 2MR is where the AFT score chart most rewards consistency. Soldiers who run 15–20 miles per week steadily for 8 weeks typically improve by 60–90 seconds. The corresponding score gain at competitive thresholds is huge — a 30-second improvement in the 14:30–16:00 range can be worth 8–12 points alone.
General Standard vs Combat Standard — what’s the difference?
The AFT introduced a two-tier standard system:
General Standard (most soldiers)
- Minimum: 60 points per event, 300+ total
- Scoring: Sex- and age-normed (different tables for males vs females)
- Applies to: All soldiers not in a designated combat MOS
- Effective: October 1, 2025 for promotion actions
Combat Standard (21 combat MOSs)
- Minimum: 60 points per event, 350+ total
- Scoring: Sex-neutral, age-normed (same scale regardless of gender)
- Applies to: Infantry, armor, artillery, combat engineers, and 17 other combat MOSs/AOCs
- Effective: January 1, 2026 (Active) / June 1, 2026 (Reserve and National Guard)
The Combat Standard’s biggest practical impact: female soldiers in combat MOSs must hit the same raw-number thresholds as male soldiers. This is a substantial increase from the prior gender-normed approach and the central reason the Army built in voluntary reclassification windows (SEP–DEC 2025) for soldiers who can’t meet the new bar.
Age bands on the AFT score chart
The full AFT score chart organizes scoring into age bands:
- 17–21
- 22–26
- 27–31
- 32–36
- 37–41
- 42–46
- 47–51
- 52–56
- 57–61
- 62+
Older soldiers get more time, fewer reps, and lower deadlift weight to score the same point total — the curve adjusts gradually. For example, a 47-year-old hitting 17:30 in the 2MR might score 60 points; a 22-year-old needs to run roughly 19:00 to score the same.
The age bands are determined by your age on the day of the test, not your age at year-start. Soldiers near a band boundary (e.g. turning 27 within the test month) should confirm with their unit S1 which band applies.
What’s a passing AFT score?
The AFT minimum for the General Standard is 300 total points with at least 60 points per event. The minimum for the Combat Standard is 350 total points with at least 60 points per event.
The "60 per event" rule is the rigid floor. Even if your total is 450, scoring 50 in one event is an automatic AFT failure for that test attempt. This is the single biggest mindset shift from the old PT test — soldiers can’t compensate for a weak event with strong scores elsewhere.
What’s a good AFT score?
| Total score | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 300–349 | Passes general standard |
| 350–399 | Passes combat standard, decent fitness |
| 400–449 | Strong score, competitive for promotion |
| 450–499 | Excellent score, top-tier soldiers |
| 500 | Maximum (extremely rare) |
For promotion points purposes, soldiers earn maximum AFT-domain promotion points (+30) at scores around 400+. Below that, points scale down. The full table is published with the Army Directive on promotion points; check the Army G1 site for the current scaled values.
How AFT scoring impacts promotion points
The AFT contributes up to 30 promotion points in the fitness category (the fitness category itself caps at 120 total promotion points across all categories). A soldier at:
- 300 total: minimal AFT promotion points
- 400 total: ~30 AFT promotion points (typically max)
- 500 total: 30 AFT promotion points (at the cap)
For SGT and SSG selections, the gap between a 360 and a 420 can be the difference between making and missing the cutoff. AFT scores are recorded in DTMS (Defense Training Management System) and pulled into the semi-centralized promotion calculations automatically.
Where to download the official AFT scoring chart PDF
The authoritative AFT score chart is published by Army G1 / TRADOC and updated periodically:
- Latest scoring scales (Effective June 1, 2025): AFT Scoring Scales PDF on army.mil
- DA Form 705: AFT scorecard form (also army.mil)
- FM 7-22: Field Manual covering Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F), the doctrinal basis for AFT training
We’ve also produced a condensed at-a-glance AFT score chart PDF (one page per event with the key thresholds) — linked in the download box at the top of this article.
How to train for a 400+ AFT score
A 400+ score requires averaging 80 points per event. The training principles that get you there:
- Build the deadlift first. It’s the highest-variance event and the slowest to develop. 12+ weeks of structured deadlift programming (3RM testing every 4 weeks).
- Run 3x weekly. One easy run, one tempo run, one interval session. The 2MR is too time-sensitive to leave to chance.
- Practice the SDC sequence. Generic conditioning doesn’t transfer. Run the actual SDC sequence at least once weekly.
- Daily plank work. 60–120 second holds, every day. Plus 1 weekly max-effort attempt.
- Hand-release push-up volume. 3x weekly, hitting 60–80% of your max rep count per set across 4 sets.
For a structured plan that builds toward AFT readiness, see our 28-day military workout, 8-week military calisthenics plan, and military workout PDF guides.
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AFT FAQ
What is the AFT score chart?
The AFT score chart is the U.S. Army’s official scoring table for the Army Fitness Test (AFT). It converts raw event results — deadlift weight, push-up reps, sprint-drag-carry time, plank time, and 2-mile run time — into 0–100 points per event for a 500-point total.
What’s the new AFT scoring chart for 2026?
The current AFT scoring scales were published effective June 1, 2025 and apply through 2026. The Combat Standard for 21 combat MOSs takes effect January 1, 2026 (Active) and June 1, 2026 (Reserve/National Guard). The General Standard remains continuously in effect.
What replaced the ACFT?
The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) was renamed the Army Fitness Test (AFT) effective June 1, 2025. The Standing Power Throw was removed, reducing the test from 6 events to 5. Combat-specialty soldiers now train to a sex-neutral, age-normed standard requiring 350 total points.
How is the AFT scored?
Each of the 5 events is scored 0–100 points based on age band, sex (for the General Standard), and raw performance. The total score caps at 500. The minimum to pass is 60 points per event AND 300 total (general) or 350 total (combat).
What’s the minimum AFT passing score?
300 total points with no event below 60 (General Standard). 350 total points with no event below 60 (Combat Standard). Failing any single event with a score below 60 fails the entire AFT regardless of total points.
Can I retake the AFT if I fail?
Yes. Soldiers who fail the AFT receive remedial training and retesting opportunities. Specific timelines vary by component and unit, but most soldiers retest within 90 days. Passing on retest typically restores normal duty status.
What are alternate events for the AFT?
Soldiers with permanent profiles may use alternate cardio events instead of the 2-mile run: 2.5-mile walk, 12-km bike, 1-km swim, or 5-km row. Alternate events are also available for the deadlift in some profile cases. Check with your unit medical NCO for eligibility.
How often is the AFT taken?
Active component soldiers are typically tested twice per year; Reserve and National Guard soldiers test annually. Specific cadence is set by unit policy.
What’s a good AFT score for promotion?
400+ total points typically maxes out the AFT-domain promotion points (+30). 350+ passes the Combat Standard. 300+ passes the General Standard. For competitive promotion to SGT and SSG, aim for 400 minimum.
Where can I download the official AFT score chart PDF?
The official AFT scoring scales PDF (Effective June 1, 2025) is available at army.mil/aft. DA Form 705 (AFT scorecard) and FM 7-22 (the H2F doctrine) are also published there.
The bottom line: The AFT score chart is the official scoring framework for the U.S. Army’s current physical readiness test — 5 events, 100 points each, 500-point max. The General Standard requires 60+ per event and 300+ total; the Combat Standard requires 60+ per event and 350+ total with sex-neutral scoring. The fastest path to a 400+ score is building deadlift strength, running 3x weekly, and drilling the actual SDC sequence rather than just generic conditioning. For a complete prep plan see our 28-day military workout, Army PRT drills (essential warm-up framework), and 8-week military calisthenics plan.
