Question 1

What is the Army Fitness Test (AFT)?

Accepted Answer

The AFT is the official U.S. Army physical fitness test effective June 1, 2025. It replaced the ACFT and consists of five events: 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL), Hand Release Push-Up (HRP), Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC), Plank (PLK), and Two-Mile Run (2MR). The test assesses muscular strength, endurance, anaerobic power, and aerobic endurance.

Question 2

What are Combat and General standards?

Accepted Answer

Combat Standard requires 350 total points with a minimum of 60 points per event. This applies to soldiers in combat-related MOSs. General Standard requires 300 total points and uses age-normed scoring, making it more accessible for soldiers in non-combat roles.

Question 3

How is the Army Fitness Test scored?

Accepted Answer

Each of the five AFT events is scored from 0-100 points, for a maximum total of 500 points. Scoring tables vary by age and gender. The minimum passing score depends on whether you're held to Combat (350 points) or General (300 points) standards.

Question 4

What are the five AFT events?

Accepted Answer

The five AFT events are: 1) 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL) - tests muscular strength, 2) Hand Release Push-Up (HRP) - tests upper body endurance, 3) Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) - tests anaerobic power and strength, 4) Plank (PLK) - tests core endurance, and 5) Two-Mile Run (2MR) - tests aerobic endurance.

Question 5

What are fitness archetypes?

Accepted Answer

Fitness archetypes are classifications that describe your performance profile based on AFT scores. The five archetypes are: Gorilla (strength-dominant), Wolf (endurance-dominant), Moose (work-capacity focused), Wolverine (strength-endurance hybrid), and Koala (foundational development). Understanding your archetype helps target training to improve weaknesses.

Question 6

Is this AFT calculator official?

Accepted Answer

No, this is an unofficial calculator designed to help soldiers estimate their AFT scores and understand their fitness profile. For official scoring tables and requirements, visit the official U.S. Army resources at army.mil.