The phased implementation of the new test will begin on June 1, and on January 1, 2026, new scoring standards for 21 combat military occupational specialties will take effect for the active component.

RAND Corporation analysis and Army data from nearly 1 million test records helped inform the new standard. Phased implementation of the AFT will begin June 1, 2025, with new scoring standards for ...

the Army Fitness Test will replace the Army Combat Fitness Test as the new “test of record” starting June 1 for Guard and reserve members, and Jan. 1, 2026 for active-duty troops. Soldiers in ...

The Army announced two major changes to its fitness standards Monday: soldiers in 21 combat jobs will have to pass a gender-neutral test, while the standing power throw — occasionally called ...

The new fitness test will be gradually implemented starting June 1, and take full effect for the active Army on Jan. 1, 2026, and for the Army Reserve and National Guard on June 1, 2026.