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The U.S. Army has unveiled sweeping changes to its fitness testing protocol, marking the end of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and ushering in a new era with the Army Fitness Test (AFT) beginning in June 2025. The announcement signals a significant shift in how the largest branch of the U.S. military assesses its soldiers’ physical readiness, with reforms designed to bolster overall fitness, enhance warfighting capabilities, and address ongoing debates over test fairness and military effectiveness (USA Today).

The U.S. Army is replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test with the Army Fitness Test in June 2025, signaling a major shift in how soldiers’ physical readiness is evaluated. The reform aims to boost overall fitness, strengthen warfighting capability, and address debates over fairness and effectiveness. For Thai readers, the changes offer a glimpse into global best practices in training, gender equity, and evidence-based policy making.

The Army Fitness Test includes five events: a three-repetition maximum deadlift, hand-release push-up army extension, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and a two-mile run. The Standing Power Throw from the previous test has been removed. Each event requires a minimum of 60 points, with a total passing score of at least 350 points. The focus is on core strength, muscular endurance, speed, and cardiovascular fitness as key indicators of combat readiness.