The complete guide to AFT passing requirements, scoring standards, and minimum scores for all age groups. Effective June 1, 2025.
Last verified: May 2026 · Source: Official US Army AFT Scoring Scales
The General standard applies to every soldier who is not assigned to a designated Combat MOS. It uses age and gender normed scoring, where males and females have separate scoring tables, and thresholds shift across the ten age groups so the test stays equitable from a 19-year-old private to a 55-year-old NCO.
Minimum per event
60 points
Minimum total
300 points
Scoring
Age & gender normed
| Age Group | Standard | Min Per Event | Min Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | General | 60 pts | 300 pts |
| 22-26 | General | 60 pts | 300 pts |
| 27-31 | General | 60 pts | 300 pts |
| 32-36 | General | 60 pts | 300 pts |
| 37-41 | General | 60 pts | 300 pts |
| 42-46 | General | 60 pts | 300 pts |
| 47-51 | General | 60 pts | 300 pts |
| 52-56 | General | 60 pts | 300 pts |
| 57-61 | General | 60 pts | 300 pts |
| 62+ | General | 60 pts | 300 pts |
Exact score thresholds for each event vary by age group. View the complete scoring tables →
The Combat MOS standard applies to soldiers in 21 designated Combat-Arms military occupational specialties: infantry, armor, field artillery, special forces, and a handful of direct-support roles. It uses sex-neutral scoring (males and females tested against the same table) and requires a higher total of 350 points.
Minimum per event
60 points
Minimum total
350 points
Scoring
Sex-neutral
21 Combat MOS Codes
Always verify your MOS requirement with your unit S1. Full list published in Army Directive 2025-06.
Every soldier must score at least 60 points on every event. Below are the minimum thresholds for a 22–26 year old male on the General standard. Use the full Score Chart for your exact age group and standard.
Muscular strength: lower-body and grip power for lifting and carrying loads.
Upper-body muscular endurance with full hand release at the bottom of every rep.
Anaerobic capacity and strength: 5×50 m shuttle with sled drag and kettlebell carry.
Core muscular endurance and trunk stability under static load.
Aerobic endurance and cardiorespiratory capacity over distance.
These examples are for age group 22–26, Male, General standard. Requirements vary by age group and standard. Use the Score Chart for your specific values.
The AFT contributes up to 30 promotion points toward SGT (E-5) and SSG (E-6) promotion boards. Points are awarded in tiers based on your total AFT score: meeting the minimum 350 unlocks promotion points, and 400+ earns the maximum.
| AFT Total | Promotion Points |
|---|---|
| 400+ | 30 promotion points |
| 380–399 | 20 promotion points |
| 350–379 | 10 promotion points |
| Below 350 | 0 promotion points |
Soldiers with an approved medical profile may substitute the Two-Mile Run with one of four alternate aerobic events. Alternates are Go/No-Go only and do not earn points on the 0–100 scale, and a passing time means the event is considered passed for record purposes.
2.5-Mile Walk
12 km Stationary Bike
1 km Swim
5 km Row
Alternate events require approval from both the soldier's commander and the appropriate medical authority.
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