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Army AFT Events

The US Army AFT (Army Fitness Test) consists of five events, performed in the following order:

Three-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)

This event assesses strength and power by measuring how much weight a soldier can lift. For this, soldiers lift the heaviest weight they can for three consecutive reps using a hex bar.

It reflects real tasks, such as lifting equipment, moving casualties, and handling heavy loads in the field.

Hand-Release Push-Up: Arm Extension (HRP)

This variation of the push-up evaluates upper-body muscular endurance. Each rep requires lowering the chest to the ground, releasing the hands, extending the arms, and pressing back up. Soldiers complete as many push-ups as possible in two minutes.

Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)

The sprint-drag-carry is one of the toughest Army AFT events; the Sprint-Drag-Carry tests anaerobic power, speed, and agility to move under load. Soldiers cover five 25-meter segments — a sprint, a sled drag, lateral shuffle, kettlebell carry, and a final sprint — for a total of 125 meters.

This movement pattern mirrors the quick, loaded transitions required in high-intensity combat situations. The sprint-drag-carry focuses on:

  • Building the speed and power needed to complete the sprint-drag-carry efficiently under load.
  • Developing agility and grip strength is essential for Army AFT events in real operational scenarios.

Plank (PLK)

The PLK tests core stability and replaces the old Army leg-tuck requirement.

If you wonder how long you have to plank in the Army, the answer varies by age and gender, but the Army plank time generally requires a hold of between 1:10 and 3:40 minutes.

The Army plank replaces the former leg-tuck and focuses on preventing injuries by strengthening the midsection.

Two-Mile Run (2MR)

The test concludes with the classic Army two-mile run, which measures cardiovascular endurance.

The Army 2-mile run time ranges vary by age and gender, with most scores falling between 13 and 22 minutes. This event requires sustained endurance for prolonged movements under load.

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The AFT became the Army's official fitness test on June 1, 2025, replacing the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test). While the ACFT was designed as a universal test, the new AFT army test focuses directly on combat readiness and injury prevention.

Both tests share common events, such as the deadlift, plank, and two-mile run, but the scoring systems differ. Combat specialties now follow one sex-neutral, age-normed standard requiring a total score of 350 points, with at least 60 points per event, while combat-enabling roles use sex- and age-normed scoring with a 300-point minimum.

💡 If you still want to see how you would score under the ACFT, try our ACFT calculator to check how you'd perform.

The AFT keeps the MDL, HRP, SDC, PLK, and the 2MR, but applies clearer performance standards tied to real military tasks. Anyone comparing AFT vs. ACFT will notice a shift toward role-specific readiness rather than general fitness. No administrative action will be taken on AFT scores until January 1, 2026, giving Soldiers time to adjust.

The five Army AFT events are:

  1. 3 repetition max deadlift (MDL).
  2. Hand release push-up arm extension (HRP).
  3. Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC).
  4. Plank (PLK).
  5. Two-mile run (2MR).

To pass the Army AFT plank event, you must hold a proper straight-line plank for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds. Minimum times vary by age — for example, someone over 62 needs a shorter time of 1 minute and 10 seconds.

For a maximum score, most soldiers hold it up to 3 minutes and 40 seconds, while those over 62 reach max at 3 minutes and 20 seconds.

The Sprint-Drag-Carry covers five 25-meter segments, for a total of 125 meters. Each segment involves a different activity: sprint, sled drag, lateral shuffle, kettlebell carry, and a final sprint.

You must complete at least 10 push-ups to pass the Army’s Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP) event. The test is performed for as many repetitions as possible in 2 minutes, and scoring varies by gender:

  • Women: 10 minimum, 53 reps for max score.
  • Men: 10 minimum, 57 reps for max score.

This article was written by Gabriela Diaz and reviewed by Steven Wooding.