Candidate field manual
Career track · Military
Section 1 · The military track
The ACFT is gender-neutral. Your prep should match.
Six events. Real standards. The Army Combat Fitness Test measures what the job actually demands, and you can train specifically for every single event.
Starts with the free assessment. No account required.
The test at a glance
| Events | 6 |
| 3-rep max deadlift | 80–140 lb min |
| Sprint-drag-carry | Under 2:30–3:00 |
| 2-mile run | Under 19–22 min |
Full event list and requirements in section 2 below.
Section 2 · Know the standard
ACFT: the Army Combat Fitness Test
The ACFT replaced the APFT in 2022. It is gender-neutral and MOS-based, with minimum passing scores that vary by job role.
3 repetition max deadlift
Hex bar deadlift, three attempts allowed
80–140 lb minimum
Standing power throw
Overhead backward throw of 10 lb ball
4.5–7.5 meters
Hand-release push-ups
Full hand release each rep
10–20+ reps in 2 min
Sprint-drag-carry
5 x 50m events with 40 lb sled plus 40 lb carry
Under 2:30–3:00
Leg tuck / plank
Select plank for 3 pts; leg tuck for higher score
1 rep or 2:09 plank
2-mile run
Paced aerobic effort, the most weighted event
Under 19–22 minutes
Section 3 · Your training plan
What is inside the track.
Take a baseline assessment. Get a program built around the military standard, your level, and your timeline. Track the work. Hit the standard.
Build my ACFT plan- 1
12-week ACFT prep
Full ACFT training cycle covering all six events, with weekly progressions from your current scores toward passing targets.
- 2
Deadlift and power development
The hex bar deadlift and power throw are the most trainable events for women. We spend serious time here. It is where you gain the most ground.
- 3
Sprint-drag-carry training
The SDC is a full-body conditioning event with loaded movement patterns. We replicate it in training so it feels familiar on test day.
- 4
MOS-specific scoring targets
We align your training targets with the minimum passing score for your target MOS so nothing is wasted effort.
7-day free trial. No credit card.
Start your military plan today.
Take the baseline assessment. See exactly where you stand. Get a program built around your career, your level, and your timeline.
Build my ACFT planNo account required to take the assessment.