Army Fitness Test Blog

Training tips, standards updates and scoring guides for the AFT, the test that replaced the ACFT on June 1, 2025. Written for Soldiers who want to pass with margin and earn every promotion point.

Soldiers in black shirts run outdoors during an army fitness test to measure cardiorespiratory endurance.

The 5 AFT Events and What Each One Actually Measures

Jackson T. Hartwell

•November 11, 2026

Soldier in camouflage uniform completes an official DA Form 705 scorecard for the AFT.

AFT Rest Periods vs the Combat Field Test No-Rest Rule

Jackson T. Hartwell

•November 10, 2026

U.S. Army paratrooper descending with a yellow and black parachute during a jump.

Combat vs General AFT Standard: What Changes Per Event

Jackson T. Hartwell

•October 26, 2026

Service members documenting medical data during a tactical training exercise.

MOS in the Army: What the Code on Your Orders Means

Jackson T. Hartwell

•October 20, 2026

U.S. Army Soldier in OCP uniform records scores on a clipboard for Soldiers in black PT gear.

The AFT Is Not Just a Shorter ACFT. Score It Right

Jackson T. Hartwell

•October 20, 2026

Soldier in black PT gear sprints across an indoor turf field during the Army Fitness Test.

AFT vs ACFT: The 6 Events Cut Down to 5, Explained

Jackson T. Hartwell

•October 19, 2026