How to Train for the AFT

Under the new Army Fitness Test standards, the 2-Mile Run requirements are as follows: Minimum passing time (60 points): 17-21 year old males and combat MOS: 19:57 17-21 year old non-combat MOS females: 22:55 Maximum score time (100 points): 17-21 year old males and combat MOS: 13:22 17-21 year old non-combat MOS females: 16:00

The Plank event measures core strength, stability, and endurance—critical components for military readiness and injury prevention. Unlike dynamic exercises that test explosive power, the plank evaluates your ability to maintain proper position under isometric tension for an extended period.

The Sprint Drag Carry is the third event in the Army Fitness Test (AFT), coming after the Hand-Release Push-Up and before the Plank. It tests anaerobic endurance, strength, agility, and coordination through five consecutive shuttles covering a total distance of 250 meters.

The Push-Ups with Arm Extension (formerly called Hand-Release Push-Ups or HRP) is one of the five events in the new Army Fitness Test. Unlike standard push-ups, this variation requires a complete reset between repetitions, eliminating the stretch reflex advantage and ensuring each rep starts from a dead stop.

The transition from the ACFT to the AFT brings with it higher standards, particularly for those in combat roles. The new "sex-neutral" policy means that female Soldiers in combat positions must meet the same physical standards as their male counterparts in events like the deadlift and two-mile run.