Five-event readiness reference

Army Fitness Test readiness.

Review individual 60-point event reference minimums and use safe practice sessions to identify which events need more preparation.

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Reference table

Individual event minimums by age and official scoring category.

Last verified July 16, 2026. Times are shown as minutes:seconds.

Age	Category	Deadlift	HR push-ups	SDC	Plank	2-mile run
17–21	Male general	150 lb	15	2:28	1:30	19:57
17–21	Female general	120 lb	11	3:15	1:30	22:55
22–26	Male general	150 lb	14	2:31	1:25	19:45
22–26	Female general	120 lb	11	3:15	1:25	22:45
27–31	Male general	150 lb	14	2:32	1:20	19:45
27–31	Female general	120 lb	11	3:15	1:20	22:45
32–36	Male general	140 lb	13	2:36	1:15	20:44
32–36	Female general	120 lb	11	3:22	1:15	22:50
37–41	Male general	140 lb	12	2:41	1:10	20:44
37–41	Female general	120 lb	10	3:27	1:10	22:59
42–46	Male general	140 lb	11	2:45	1:10	22:04
42–46	Female general	120 lb	10	3:42	1:10	23:15
47–51	Male general	140 lb	11	2:53	1:10	22:04
47–51	Female general	120 lb	10	3:51	1:10	23:30
52–56	Male general	140 lb	10	3:00	1:10	22:50
52–56	Female general	120 lb	10	4:03	1:10	24:00
57–61	Male general	140 lb	10	3:12	1:10	23:36
57–61	Female general	120 lb	10	4:48	1:10	24:48
62+	Male general	140 lb	10	3:16	1:10	23:36
62+	Female general	120 lb	10	4:48	1:10	25:00

Event preparation

Train the demands, not only the test.

Strength

Three-repetition maximum deadlift

Develop safe hinge mechanics, bracing, leg strength, grip, and controlled repetitions before adding load.

Upper body

Hand-release push-ups

Practice consistent body position, controlled lowering, full hand release, and repeatable pressing endurance.

Power and agility

Sprint-drag-carry

Prepare acceleration, backward movement, lateral movement, loaded carries, and the ability to repeat hard efforts.

Trunk endurance

Plank

Build whole-body tension and a neutral position while stopping practice holds before technique breaks down.

Aerobic fitness

Two-mile run

Combine easy running, controlled intervals, gradual volume, and pacing practice instead of testing two miles every day.

Choose a preparation timeline.

More time generally allows smaller, more gradual changes. Select the plan that fits your current activity level, recovery, and available preparation window.

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