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Army AFT scoring guide

Updated July 24, 2026Calculator source check: 2026 public scoring scales

The Army Fitness Test calculator on myptscore.us uses official public scoring rows rather than a simple min/max estimate. That matters because many raw results do not rise in perfectly even increments. A one-repetition or one-second improvement may not always change the score, while crossing the next row can change the component immediately. The calculator looks up the raw result against the row for the selected event, sex, age group, and selected general or combat standard.

This guide is written for soldiers and leaders who need a planning estimate before a record event. It explains what the site asks for, why the five events are handled differently, and what the report can and cannot prove. The calculator is useful for goal setting, counseling preparation, and checking whether a training plan is moving in the right direction. It is not a replacement for the test administrator, the official scorecard, or unit-level guidance.

Events covered

What makes AFT scoring different

The AFT combines strength, power, anaerobic capacity, muscular endurance, and aerobic capacity into one total. Four events are scored in directions that are easy to understand: heavier deadlift, more push-ups, longer plank, and faster run. The sprint-drag-carry is also time based, but it behaves differently in practice because small execution mistakes can add seconds quickly. That is why a calculator that accepts raw performance is more useful than asking a user to guess component points manually.

The site keeps the input fields close to how soldiers talk about the test. Deadlift is entered as pounds. Push-ups are entered as repetitions. Sprint-drag-carry, plank, and the run are entered as minutes and seconds. The report then converts those raw results into component points and shows the total. If the selected standard changes, the same raw result may be evaluated against a different pass line.

Passing logic

The general AFT path uses a 500-point maximum and requires both component minimums and a total passing score. The combat option uses the same event structure but applies the combat standard where the Army standard is branch or duty-position dependent. In other words, a high total does not automatically fix a failed event. The report therefore separates component points from the total so the weak event is visible.

Exemptions in the calculator are planning aids. A real exemption depends on the administrative rule, profile, test record, and unit process that applies to that soldier. When an event is marked exempt in a planning tool, the site treats it as a calculation scenario rather than an official medical or administrative decision.

How to use the calculator

Select Army, choose either AFT general or AFT combat, then enter raw performance: pounds, repetitions, and times. The page updates component points while you type, and the final report shows the total, class, and each event row used to calculate the score.

Common planning mistakes

• Entering target points instead of raw results. The calculator expects the actual weight, repetitions, or time performed.
• Using a combat standard when the record requirement is the general standard, or the reverse.
• Judging readiness only from the total score while ignoring an event minimum.
• Rounding times aggressively. For planning, enter the conservative time you expect to record on the scorecard.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my score not change after one more repetition?

The official scoring scale is row based. If the new raw result does not reach the next published row, the component score may stay the same.

Can I use this as my official AFT score?

No. Use it as a planning estimate. Official scores depend on test administration, grading, profiles, and the Army record process.

Why does the report show component detail?

Component detail makes it easier to see whether the issue is one failed minimum, one weak event, or the total score. That is more useful for training than a single pass/fail label.

Official source

• Army AFT Scoring Scales effective June 1, 2025