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Army fitness test
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The AFT assesses a Soldier's ability to perform physically demanding tasks across five events: 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Hand-Release Push-Up, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank and Two-Mile Run. Select each event to watch the video and see the standards.
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3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)
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Summary: Deadlift maximum weight possible three times. Execute three continuous repetitions with the same weight. If the Soldier fails to complete three repetitions under control, he or she can retest at a lower weight. If the Soldier successfully completes three continuous repetitions on the first attempt, he or she may attempt it at a higher weight. The maximum number of attempts on the MDL is two.
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5 minutes to complete three repetitions.
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AFT events are scored according to age range and gender. <a href="https://arng-web-docs.s3.us-gov-east-1.amazonaws.com/aft-grading-scales-20250623.pdf" target="_blank">View and download a guide to AFT Grading Scales</a>.
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60-pound hex bar and plates.
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- Do not drop or let go of the bar.
- The weight plates must touch the ground between repetitions.
- Weight plates may not bounce on the ground.
- Chalk, powder and wrist straps (or other accessory equipment) are not authorized.
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Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP)
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Summary: Complete as many hand-release push-ups as possible in two minutes. The Soldier will maintain a generally straight body alignment from the top of the head to the ankles. This generally straight position will be maintained for the duration of the HRP. The starting position is with chest, legs and toes on the ground and arms bent with hands flat on the ground. The Soldier will complete a push-up, returning their body to the ground, then move their arms straight out to the side without their hands touching the ground. They will then move back to the starting position to complete one rep.
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2 minutes.
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AFT events are scored according to age range and gender. <a href="https://arng-web-docs.s3.us-gov-east-1.amazonaws.com/aft-grading-scales-20250623.pdf" target="_blank">View and download a guide to AFT Grading Scales</a>.
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- Failing to maintain a generally straight alignment during a repetition will cause that repetition to not count.
- Soldiers may adjust their feet during the test event as long as they do not lift a foot off the ground.
- The head and face do not have to contact the ground.
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Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)
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Summary: Conduct five 50-meter shuttles for time: sprint, drag, lateral, carry and sprint. Starting facedown on the ground, the Soldier will hop to their feet and sprint down and back, touching their hand to the ground at the 25-meter mark. Then drag the sled down and back. Then do laterals down and back, touching their hand and one foot at the 25-meter mark. Next, they carry the kettlebells down and back, then sprint one more time down and back, touching their hand to the ground at the 25-meter mark.
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Exercise Time:
4 minutes.
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AFT events are scored according to age range and gender. <a href="https://arng-web-docs.s3.us-gov-east-1.amazonaws.com/aft-grading-scales-20250623.pdf" target="_blank">View and download a guide to AFT Grading Scales</a>.
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Two 40-pound kettlebells and one 90-pound sled.
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- Failure to touch your hand and foot to the ground across the 25-meter mark for the Sprint and Carry will result in the Soldier being called back to do so.
- Failure to touch one foot across the 25-meter mark for the Lateral will result in the Soldier being called back to do so.
- Failure to cross the 25-meter mark with the entire sled for the Drag will result in the Soldier being called back to do so.
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Plank (PLK)
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Summary: Maintain a plank position, with both knees off the ground and hips in a straight line with legs, shoulders and head, for as long as possible. The Soldier will start with hands on the ground, either in fists with pinky side of the hand touching the ground or lying flat with palms down; elbows bent and aligned with the shoulders; forearms flat on the ground forming a triangle; and hips bent with one or both knees resting on the ground. When prompted, the Soldier will lift both knees off the ground and move the hips into a straight line with the legs, shoulders and head, with eyes focused on the ground, similar to the front-leaning rest position.
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Exercise Time:
4 minutes, 20 seconds.
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AFT events are scored according to age range and gender. <a href="https://arng-web-docs.s3.us-gov-east-1.amazonaws.com/aft-grading-scales-20250623.pdf" target="_blank">View and download a guide to AFT Grading Scales</a>.
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Level surface.
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- Hands may be no more than fist-width apart.
- Feet may be no more than boot-width apart.
- Head, shoulders, back, hips and legs must be straight, from head to heels, and remain so throughout the test.
- Feet, forearms and hands must remain in contact with the floor throughout the exercise.
- The Plank event is terminated when the Soldier touches the floor with any part of the body except the feet, forearms or fists; raises a foot or hand off the floor; or fails to maintain the straight-line position from head to heels.
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Two-Mile Run (2MR)
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Summary: Run two miles for time on a measured, generally flat outdoor course. The course can be an outdoor or indoor track or an improved surface such as a sidewalk or road. The Two-Mile Run cannot be tested on an unimproved surface.
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Exercise Time:
Less than 21 minutes.
Scoring Mod:
AFT events are scored according to age range and gender. <a href="https://arng-web-docs.s3.us-gov-east-1.amazonaws.com/aft-grading-scales-20250623.pdf" target="_blank">View and download a guide to AFT Grading Scales</a>.
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A 2-mile route on a track, road or sidewalk.
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- Soldiers receive a programmed 10-minute rest between the Plank and the Two-Mile Run.
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