The U.S. Army announced an overhaul of its physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs. The new fitness test consists of a three-repetition maximum ...

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"The five-event AFT is designed to enhance Soldier fitness, improve warfighting readiness, and increase the lethality of the force," the Army stated. The phased implementation of the new test will ...

The new Army Fitness Test (AFT) is now “the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers,” replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test beginning June 1, the… ...

The Army, in an internal memo, said that it will make changes to its fitness test, including rebranding the test, eliminating its most criticized event, and introducing new performance standards ...

This initiative aligns with congressional directives from the fiscal year 2024 defense bill, which required the Army to establish "increased minimum fitness standards" for combat roles. The new ...

The new scoring standards for soldiers in 21 combat military occupational specialties will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and on June 1, 2026, for the Reserve and National Guard. The Army said ...