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Master the Army Fitness Test (AFT) with our comprehensive guides, long-form blogs, calculator, and up-to-date standards for all five events on the new AFT. Start training for your best score today.
What's New: ACFT vs. AFT - Critical Changes You Need to Know
The transition from the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to the Army Fitness Test (AFT) in 2025 brings several significant changes that all soldiers must understand. Here's what's different:
📋 Event Reduction
The AFT eliminates the Standing Power Throw event (often called the "yeet"), reducing the test from six events to five. This change addresses concerns about the event's validity as a measure of power and its association with increased injury risk.
📈 Higher Standards for Combat MOS
Combat soldiers now face more demanding requirements with a minimum total score of 350 points (up from 300), while maintaining the 60-point minimum per event.
⚖️ Gender-Neutral Combat Standards
Perhaps the most significant change: females in the 21 designated combat MOS positions must meet the same physical standards as males, creating a truly sex-neutral evaluation for combat roles.
📅 Implementation Timeline
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June 1, 2025: AFT becomes official test of record for all soldiers
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January 1, 2026: Combat standards take effect for Active Duty
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June 1, 2026: Combat standards apply to Reserve/National Guard
🏆 Maximum Score Adjustment
With one less event, the maximum possible score changes from 600 to 500 points.
Understanding these changes is crucial for all soldiers, especially those in combat roles who will need to prepare for the more demanding standards. Our AFT guides and calculator tools have been fully updated to reflect these changes.
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