⚠️ The ACFT was replaced by the Army Fitness Test (AFT) on June 1, 2025. This page is a historical archive. See the current army fitness test standards and use the free army fitness test calculator.
Last verified: August 2026
Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT): History & Transition to AFT
The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) was the Army's record physical fitness test from October 2022 until it was replaced by the AFT on June 1, 2025. This page covers its six events, 600-point scoring, the leg tuck to plank change, and why the AFT replaced it. Key facts on this page are based on official U.S. Army publications, including Army Directive 2022-05, ATP 7-22.01, Army Directive 2025-06, and official Army historical materials.
ACFT at a Glance
Quick facts about the Army Combat Fitness Test:
Events: 6 (MDL, SPT, HRP, SDC, PLK, 2MR)
Scoring: 100 points per event, 600 max, 60 minimum per event, 360 total to pass
Predecessor: APFT
Record test: October 2022 – May 31, 2025
Successor: AFT, effective June 1, 2025
Key change: leg tuck replaced by plank in August 2022
What Was the ACFT?
The Army Combat Fitness Test was designed to better reflect the stresses of a combat environment, address the poor physical fitness of recruits, and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. It measured power, speed, agility, balance, and muscular and aerobic endurance. The ACFT replaced the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) in October 2022 and served as the test of record until June 2025, when the Army Fitness Test (AFT) took over.
The Development History
The ACFT began development in 2013, based on a set of 113 essential warrior tasks and drills in Army doctrine, plus feedback from Soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2019, the new test was fielded with 63 Reserve and National Guard units. Before it was finalized, the Army removed the leg tuck and replaced it with the plank, and changed scoring to be age- and gender-dependent.
The ACFT replaced the APFT, which had been the Army's test of record since 1980.
2013
ACFT development begins based on 113 warrior tasks and drills
Source: Army history
2019
Fielded with 63 Reserve and National Guard units
Source: Army history
2022-04-01
AD 2022-05 implementation begins (diagnostic period)
Source: Army Directive 2022-05
2022-08-01
ATP 7-22.01 revision: leg tuck replaced by plank
Source: ATP 7-22.01
2022-10-01
ACFT becomes record test (RA/AGR)
Source: Army Directive 2022-05
2023-04-01
RA/AGR first record ACFT deadline
Source: Army Directive 2022-05
2024-04-01
RC first record ACFT deadline
Source: Army Directive 2022-05
2025-06-01
AFT replaces ACFT (SPT removed → 5 events)
Source: Army Directive 2025-06
The 6 ACFT Events
The ACFT consisted of six events, each scored from 0 to 100 points:
- Max Deadlift (MDL) — a three-repetition maximum with a hex bar.
- Standing Power Throw (SPT) — a 10-pound ball thrown backward for distance.
- Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP) — maximum reps in two minutes, hands released at the bottom.
- Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) — five 25-meter shuttles: sprint, drag a 90-pound sled, lateral, carry two 40-pound kettlebells, sprint.
- Plank (PLK) — a timed hold.
- Two-Mile Run (2MR) — a timed two-mile run.
Scoring and Passing Standard
Each ACFT event was scored from 0 to 100 points, for a maximum of 600. To pass, Soldiers needed at least 60 points on every event and an overall score of at least 360. There was no extended scoring scale. The ACFT was performance-normed by age and gender, with conversion tables on the official ACFT website. The current five-event system it led to is explained on the current Army Fitness Test guide.
Key Changes During the ACFT Era
The most significant change came in August 2022, when ATP 7-22.01 eliminated the leg tuck event and replaced it with the plank. The leg tuck — hanging from a bar and bringing knees to elbows — was removed and replaced by the plank in August 2022; the change simplified the event and addressed concerns about grip strength and accessibility for some Soldiers. The revision also added the 2.5-mile walk as an alternate aerobic event and removed pull-up bars as standard equipment.
Implementation and Policy
Under the historical ACFT policy set by Army Directive 2022-05, diagnostic ACFTs ran from April 1, 2022 (Regular Army and AGR) and April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 (Reserve Component). The first record ACFT was due before April 1, 2023 for Regular Army and AGR Soldiers, and before April 1, 2024 for Reserve Component Soldiers. Regular Army Soldiers took two record ACFTs per year with at least four months between tests; Reserve Soldiers took one per year. Under the historical policy, a failed record ACFT could result in a flag and a required retest within 120-180 days (Regular Army) or 180-240 days (Reserve) under the applicable Army policy at the time.
Why the Army Moved From the ACFT to the AFT
The Army introduced the AFT to improve readiness, reduce preventable injuries, and better align physical fitness standards with current force requirements. The AFT also simplified the test from six events to five by removing the Standing Power Throw and introduced separate General and Combat standards.
The AFT replaced the ACFT on June 1, 2025, under Army Directive 2025-06. ACFT scores recorded before May 31, 2025 remained valid for promotion until September 30, 2025. The AFT kept the 60-point per event minimum, with a 300-point general standard and a 350-point combat standard. To see how the current five-event test is scored, review the current AFT standards.
ACFT vs AFT: What Changed
The ACFT had six events scored out of 600; the AFT has five events scored out of 500. The ACFT required 60 points per event and 360 total; the AFT requires 60 per event with 300 (general) or 350 (combat) total. The standing power throw was removed, and the AFT added the combat standard for the 21 designated combat specialties. The AFT that replaced it is explained in the the current Army Fitness Test.
| Aspect | ACFT | AFT |
|---|---|---|
| Events | 6 (MDL, SPT, HRP, SDC, PLK, 2MR) | 5 (MDL, HRP, SDC, PLK, 2MR) |
| Max Score | 600 | 500 |
| Pass Requirement | 60/event + 360 total | 60/event + 300 (general) or 350 (combat) |
| Standing Power Throw | Included | Removed |
| Combat Standard | Not applicable | 350 points for combat specialties |
| Record Period | October 2022 — May 31, 2025 | June 1, 2025 — present |
| Standards | Age- and sex-normed, 360 total | General: age/sex-normed, 300 · Combat: sex-neutral, age-normed, 350 |
✓Official Source
“The Army Fitness Test (AFT) will become the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers on June 1, 2025, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test.”
Source: U.S. Army, "Army establishes new fitness test of record" (army.mil, April 2025)
Sources & Verification
This page is based on official Army publications and materials:
Army Directive 2022-05 — the ACFT implementation directive and historical timeline.
— U.S. Army
ATP 7-22.01 — the ACFT event standards and the 2022 leg tuck to plank revision.
— U.S. Army
Army Directive 2025-06 — the AFT that replaced the ACFT on June 1, 2025.
— U.S. Army
Official Army historical materials — ACFT development and fielding history.
— U.S. Army
Related Army Fitness Test Pages
Army Combat Fitness Test: FAQ
Direct answers to questions about the historical ACFT.
What is the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)?
The Army's fitness test of record from October 2022 to June 2025, with six events scored out of 600.
Is the ACFT still used?
No. The AFT replaced it on June 1, 2025. This page is a historical archive.
How many events are in the ACFT?
Six: max deadlift, standing power throw, hand-release push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and two-mile run.
What is a passing ACFT score?
At least 60 points per event and 360 total, out of a maximum of 600.
Why was the leg tuck removed from the ACFT?
The plank replaced the leg tuck in August 2022, simplifying the event and addressing concerns about grip strength and accessibility for some Soldiers.
When did the ACFT replace the APFT?
The ACFT replaced the APFT as the Army's record physical fitness test in October 2022.
What replaced the ACFT?
The Army Fitness Test (AFT), effective June 1, 2025, with five events scored out of 500.
Can old ACFT scores still be used for promotion?
No. ACFT scores recorded before May 31, 2025 were valid for promotion purposes only through September 30, 2025. The AFT became the Army's fitness test of record on June 1, 2025.
What is the ACFT scoring scale?
0-100 points per event, 600 max, with age- and gender-normed conversion tables.
Which Soldiers were subject to the ACFT?
The ACFT became the Army's record physical fitness test for Soldiers across the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve under the applicable implementation timelines.
How is the ACFT different from the AFT?
The ACFT had six events and a 600-point scale; the AFT has five events, a 500-point scale, and combat/general standards.
Train for the Test That Counts Now
The ACFT is history — train for the test that counts now. Check your score with the free army fitness test calculator, review the army fitness test standards, and build your plan with the army fitness test training plan. Every fact on this page is sourced from Army Directive 2022-05, ATP 7-22.01, and the official Army history — last verified August 2026.