ACFT Score Calculator

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Fit for Duty: Mastering the ACFT

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is the new standard of physical readiness for the US Army. Replacing the old APFT, this rigorous 6-event test is designed to measure muscular strength, muscle endurance, power, speed, agility, and aerobic endurance. It simulates the physical demands of modern combat. Our ACFT Score Calculator helps soldiers track their progress, calculate their total points, and verify if they meet the standards for their MOS.

The 6 Events Explained

To pass, a soldier must score at least 60 points in each event (360 total). The maximum score is 600.

1. 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL):
Tests: Muscular strength.
Soldiers must lift a heavy load (hex bar) 3 times. This mimics lifting heavy equipment, personnel, or ammunition. Strong hips and legs are essential for carrying loads under fatigue.

2. Standing Power Throw (SPT):
Tests: Explosive power.
Throwing a 10lb medicine ball backward over your head. This correlates to throwing grenades, lifting a soldier up a wall, or loading equipment onto a tailored truck. It requires coordination between the upper and lower body.

3. Hand Release Push-Up (HRP):
Tests: Upper body endurance.
Unlike standard push-ups, you must fully release your hands from the ground between reps. This ensures full range of motion and engages the upper back, simulating pushing away from the ground during evasive maneuvers.

4. Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC):
Tests: Speed, agility, and anaerobic endurance.
A grueling 250m shuttle run involving sprints, dragging a 90lb sled, lateral shuffles, and carrying two 40lb kettlebells. It is often cited as the hardest event, simulating extracting a casualty or moving supplies under fire.

5. Plank (PLK):
Tests: Core strength.
Replaced the leg tuck. Staying in a rigid plank position tests the abdominal and back muscles required for load carriage and stability. A strong core prevents injury.

6. 2-Mile Run (2MR):
Tests: Aerobic endurance.
The classic test of heart and lung capacity. Running long distances is fundamental to soldiering, whether for infiltration or movement on the battlefield.

Scoring Standards

The ACFT is age and gender-neutral in its execution (everyone does the same events), but scoring charts are adjusted for age and gender to ensure fairness while maintaining rigorous standards.
- Minimum Passing Score: 60 points per event.
- Maximum Score: 100 points per event.
Note: While 60 is passing, many promotion points and specialized schools (like Ranger School or Air Assault) require much higher scores.

Training Strategies

Compound Movements: Focus on squats, deadlifts, and overhead presses. The ACFT is a functional fitness test, not a bodybuilding contest.
Interval Training: For the SDC and 2MR, long steady runs aren't enough. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) prepares your body for the rapid heart rate spikes of the SDC.
Recovery: With high-impact events like the deadlift and sprint-drag-carry, ensure you are resting enough to prevent injury. Nutrition and sleep are just as important as PT.