Compute your Army Fitness Test (AFT) event scores, total score (0–500), and proficiency level based on the official 2025 standards (Army Directive 2025-06). Select your gender and age group, enter your results for the five events, and get instant feedback with visual score breakdowns.
The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on June 1, 2025, per Army Directive 2025-06. The AFT is a holistic fitness assessment designed to measure muscular strength, endurance, power, agility, and cardiorespiratory fitness — all critical for combat readiness. Unlike its predecessor, the AFT consists of five events (down from six) and incorporates updated scoring standards that reflect the latest physiological research and operational requirements.
AFT Total Score = Σ (Event Scorei) for i = 1…5
Each event scored 0–100; total ranges from 0–500.
The AFT is gender- and age-normed, ensuring fairness across diverse populations. Soldiers must achieve a minimum of 60 points in each event to pass, and the total score determines the proficiency level: Gold (450–500), Silver (400–449), Bronze (350–399), or No Badge (<350). Additionally, soldiers are categorized by their Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) into three tiers — Heavy, Significant, and Standard — each with specific scoring requirements. This tool provides a general estimate; consult your unit's AFT policy for MOS-specific thresholds.
Measures lower-body strength and posterior chain power. Soldiers perform a conventional deadlift with a hex bar, completing as many repetitions as possible up to 3 at a given weight. The maximum weight successfully lifted for 3 reps determines the score.
Key muscles: Glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, erector spinae.
Measures upper-body endurance. Starting from the prone position, soldiers perform a push-up, then fully release both hands from the ground at the bottom. The goal is to complete as many repetitions as possible within 2 minutes.
Key muscles: Pectorals, triceps, anterior deltoids, core.
Measures speed, agility, and anaerobic endurance. Soldiers complete a 5x50-meter shuttle course, performing a sprint, a lateral drag, a backward carry, a lateral sprint, and a final sprint — all while wearing a weighted vest (40 lb for males, 20 lb for females). Time is recorded in seconds.
Key muscles: Full body — legs, core, shoulders, grip.
Measures core strength and endurance. Soldiers hold a forearm plank position with the body in a straight line. Time is recorded in seconds, with a maximum of 5 minutes for a perfect score.
Key muscles: Abdominals, transverse abdominis, lower back, hip flexors.
Measures aerobic capacity and stamina. Soldiers run 2 miles (3.2 km) as fast as possible. Time is recorded in minutes and seconds. This event is the only direct carryover from the APFT, with adjusted standards to reflect combat fitness demands.
Key muscles: Heart, lungs, legs, glutes, core.
The AFT uses a point-based system where each event is scored from 0 to 100 points, for a maximum total of 500 points. The minimum passing score for each event is 60 points. Soldiers must achieve a minimum of 60 points in each event to pass the AFT.
| Proficiency Level | Total Score Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GOLD | 450 – 500 | Excellence — top 10–15% of soldiers. Outstanding physical readiness across all domains. |
| SILVER | 400 – 449 | Proficient — solid performance. Meets or exceeds most unit standards. |
| BRONZE | 350 – 399 | Standard — meets minimum army standards. Good foundation for improvement. |
| NO BADGE | 0 – 349 | Below Standard — one or more events below 60 points. Additional training required. |
A 24-year-old male soldier who previously scored 280 on the APFT (out of 300) initially scored 420 (Bronze) on the AFT due to the increased emphasis on strength and power. By focusing on deadlift and sprint-drag-carry training for 12 weeks, he improved his AFT score to 470 (Silver). This case highlights the importance of balanced training across all five events and the need to adapt to the AFT's broader fitness demands.
Our AFT Score Calculator uses the official scoring tables from Army Directive 2025-06, adjusted for gender and age group. The calculator:
Event Score = f(gender, age, performance)
Where f is the official AFT scoring function (piecewise linear).
The AFT scoring standards are gender- and age-normed to ensure fairness across populations. Younger soldiers generally have higher performance standards, while older soldiers have slightly relaxed standards. Similarly, female soldiers have separate standards that reflect physiological differences. This calculator implements the official age and gender adjustments as specified in Army Directive 2025-06.
Note on age adjustment: For strength/endurance events (MDL, HRP, PLK) the 100‑point threshold is adjusted while the 60‑ and 80‑point thresholds remain fixed per the official tables. For power/endurance events (SDC, 2MR) all thresholds scale with age.
Improving your AFT score requires specific, targeted training for each event. Here are evidence-based strategies:
The AFT was developed through extensive research involving over 2,000 soldiers from various military occupational specialties (MOS). The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) conducted physiological validation studies to ensure that the AFT accurately predicts combat performance. The five events were selected because they correlate strongly with common military tasks such as lifting heavy equipment, carrying casualties, moving under fire, and maintaining alertness during prolonged operations.
Studies have shown that AFT scores are significantly correlated with performance on combat-related tasks, including obstacle course completion time, load carriage performance, and simulated casualty evacuation. The AFT is also a strong predictor of overall soldier readiness and has been shown to reduce injury rates when combined with proper training protocols.