AFT Calculator: Estimate Your Army Fitness Test Score
The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced the ACFT on June 1, 2025, and it decides more than a pass/fail slip — it feeds directly into promotion points. Enter your five event results below to get an instant estimated score, pass/fail status against your standard, and a projected promotion point tier.
| Event | Result | Est. Points |
|---|
Unofficial estimate only, based on published AFT scoring checkpoints with linear interpolation between them — not connected to DTMS and not your official score. Any event below 60 points fails the test regardless of total. Confirm your actual score with your unit/grader on DA Form 705.
What Is the AFT?
The Army Fitness Test (AFT) is the U.S. Army’s official physical readiness assessment, effective June 1, 2025, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). It dropped the injury-prone Standing Power Throw, reducing the test from six events to five and the maximum score from 600 to 500. The AFT also introduced a formal dual-standard system: a sex-neutral Combat MOS standard (350-point minimum) for the Army’s designated combat roles, and an age/sex-adjusted General standard (300-point minimum) for everyone else.
Your AFT score isn’t just a pass/fail — it feeds directly into DTMS (Defense Training Management System) and can contribute up to 30 promotion points toward competitive SGT and SSG selection.
The 5 AFT Events
| Event | What It Tests | How It’s Scored |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Rep Max Deadlift (MDL) | Lower-body & core strength | Heaviest weight lifted for 3 continuous reps |
| Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP) | Upper-body muscular endurance | Max reps in 2 minutes, full hand release each rep |
| Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) | Anaerobic power, speed, agility | Time to complete 5 × 50m shuttles (sprint, sled drag, shuffle, carry, sprint) |
| Plank (PLK) | Core endurance & stability | Max hold time in proper form |
| 2-Mile Run (2MR) | Aerobic endurance | Time to complete 2 miles on a certified course |
How AFT Scoring Works
Each event is scored on a 0–100 point scale, so a perfect test totals 500 points. Two rules matter more than the total:
- 60 points is a hard floor per event. There’s no averaging across events — a soldier who scores 90 on four events but 55 on the fifth fails the entire test, regardless of total.
- The total minimum depends on your standard: 300 for General, 350 for Combat MOS (sex-neutral scoring, applying to the Army’s designated combat roles regardless of current duty assignment).
Scoring tables are age-banded and — for the General standard — also adjusted by sex; the Combat MOS standard uses a single sex-neutral table. This calculator estimates your score by interpolating between the published checkpoint values (60/70/80/90/100 points) for your age group and event, which closely approximates the official curve without requiring you to look up an exact row in a printed chart.
Example Calculation
A 25-year-old combat MOS soldier posts: 240 lb deadlift, 42 push-ups, a 2:17 Sprint-Drag-Carry, a 3:30 plank, and a 13:30 two-mile run.
- MDL: 240 lbs → roughly 77 points
- HRP: 42 reps → roughly 83 points
- SDC: 2:17 → roughly 81 points
- PLK: 3:30 → 90 points
- 2MR: 13:30 → roughly 93 points
Total: approximately 422 out of 500 — comfortably clearing both the 60-point per-event floor and the 350-point Combat MOS minimum, landing in the top +30 promotion point tier. These are the same default values loaded in the calculator above.
AFT Promotion Points
| Total AFT Score | Promotion Points |
|---|---|
| Below standard minimum (300 General / 350 Combat) | 0 — test failed |
| 300–349 (meets General only) | 0 promotion tier points |
| 350–379 | +10 points |
| 380–399 | +20 points |
| 400–500 | +30 points (maximum) |
Fitness contributes up to 120 total promotion points across all fitness-related categories; the AFT alone can contribute up to 30 of those. Scoring exactly 300 passes the General standard but still falls 50 points short of the Combat MOS minimum — worth knowing if you’re unsure which standard applies to your MOS.
Tips to Improve Your Score
- Identify your weakest event first. A 20-point gain in your lowest-scoring event usually moves your total further than marginal gains spread across all five.
- Train the deadlift progressively. MDL tends to be the slowest event to improve — structured strength programming over 8–12 weeks makes the biggest difference.
- Drill the SDC transitions. Smooth handoffs between the sprint, drag, shuffle, and carry save more time than raw speed alone.
- Run consistently, not just hard. The 2-Mile Run rewards pacing — negative splits usually beat an all-out first mile.
- Know your exact standard before test day. Confirm with your unit whether your MOS falls under Combat or General standards — the 50-point gap between them changes how you should train.
AFT Calculator FAQs
What is the minimum passing AFT score?
300 total points under the General standard, or 350 under the Combat MOS standard — but every individual event must also score at least 60 points, or the entire test fails regardless of total.
What events are on the AFT?
Five events: 3-Rep Max Deadlift, Hand-Release Push-Up, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank, and the 2-Mile Run. The Standing Power Throw from the old ACFT was removed.
How is the AFT different from the ACFT?
The AFT has five events instead of six (the Standing Power Throw was dropped), a 500-point maximum instead of 600, and a formal dual-standard system separating Combat MOS and General scoring. It became the test of record on June 1, 2025.
How many promotion points can the AFT give me?
Up to 30 promotion points, on a tiered scale: +10 for 350–379, +20 for 380–399, and +30 for 400 or above.
Does age affect AFT scoring?
Yes. Scoring tables are divided into age bands (roughly every five years from 17 through 62+), and older age groups generally receive more time or lower weight/rep thresholds for the same point value.
Is shaking allowed during the plank?
Yes — shaking doesn’t count as a form failure. What ends the event is a form break such as sagging or piked hips, interlocked fingers, or improper hand placement.
Can I use this calculator for my official record?
No. This tool gives an unofficial estimate for training and self-assessment. Your official AFT score is graded in person and entered into DTMS by your unit.
Conclusion
The AFT comes down to two numbers you should always know before test day: your applicable standard’s total minimum (300 or 350), and whether every single event clears the 60-point floor — since one weak event fails the whole test no matter how strong the other four are. Use the calculator above to check where you currently stand, then train your lowest-scoring event first; that’s consistently where the fastest total-score gains come from.
Enter your numbers in the calculator above to see your estimated score, pass/fail status, and promotion point tier.
This content is for general informational and training-preparation purposes only. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Army or Department of Defense, and does not replace official Army publications or your unit’s grading. Standards can change — always verify current requirements with your chain of command or official Army sources.
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