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Perform your best on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
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To score well on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), you'll need more than just aerobic endurance. Unlike the APFT, the ACFT also requires strength, power, stability, agility, and coordination. Training for this test will require deliberate training efforts to develop comprehensive fitness. Training For 600 has all the tools, tips, and training knowledge you'll need to perform your best.
What are the minimum and maximum scores for each ACFT event? Click here
If you're a first-time visitor or new to the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), the User Guide is a great place to start!
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What are the minimum and maximum scores for each ACFT event?
(The following is for males 17-21 - use the calculator or reference above for more)
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3RM Maximum Deadlift (MDL) - Min: 140lbs Max: 340lbs
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Standing Power Throw (SPT) - Min: 6m Max: 12.6m
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Hand-Release Push-Up (HRPU) - Min: 10 Max: 57
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Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) - Min: 2:28 Max: 1:29
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Plank hold (PLK) - Min: 1:30 Max: 3:40
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2-Mile Run (2MR) - Min: 22:00 Max: 13:22
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Helpful ACFT Links
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Implementation Timeline
Event Descriptions
Frequently Asked Questions
ACFT-related Army Publications
Min/Max Quick Reference
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