Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is a physical fitness assessment used to measure soldiers’ strength, power, endurance, and ability to perform demanding tasks. It is not an academic entrance exam or a standalone selection test for civilian enlistment. Soldiers in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve may be required to take the applicable Army fitness assessment under current policy. Because Army test names and standards can change, anyone checking 2027–2028 requirements should confirm whether their unit uses the ACFT or its successor, the Army Fitness Test (AFT).

The established six-event ACFT format covers the 3-repetition maximum deadlift, standing power throw, hand-release push-up, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and 2-mile run. Test-day procedures, scoring tables, and performance standards come from current Army guidance, so older charts may not reflect the rules that apply to a particular soldier. Preparation means learning the event sequence and instructions, practicing safe technique, and building strength, power, core endurance, and aerobic fitness gradually. Check official Army publications and unit guidance for current requirements.