Score your Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment instantly. 2-mile run, push-ups, core event, and WHtR body composition per AFMAN 36-2905 standards.
Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment • AFMAN 36-2905 • March 2026
⚠ For training estimation only. Official PFRA scores recorded by your UFPM. Source: AFMAN 36-2905 effective March 1, 2026. Scored testing resumes September 1, 2026.
The Air Force overhauled its fitness assessment with AFMAN 36-2905, effective March 1, 2026. If you trained using old scoring charts, you trained for the wrong test. Three major changes define the 2026 PFRA:
Important: The 2026 PFRA has a minimum threshold on every component. A composite of 75+ alone won't save you — failing any single component (run, body comp, push-ups, or core) is an automatic overall failure, regardless of your total score.
| Component | Points | Events / Options | Minimum to Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio | 50 | 2-mile run (primary); HAMR 20m shuttle (alternate); 2km walk (medical) | 35.0 pts minimum |
| Body Composition | 20 | Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) — measured up to 5 days before other events | WHtR below 0.60 |
| Strength | 15 | Standard push-ups (1 min) OR hand-release push-ups (2 min) | 2.5 pts minimum |
| Core | 15 | Sit-ups (1 min) OR cross-leg reverse crunches (2 min) OR forearm plank (timed) | 2.5 pts minimum |
WHtR is the biggest change for many Airmen. Divide your waist circumference (inches, measured at the navel) by your height (inches). The ratio determines your body composition score.
| WHtR Range | Risk Category | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|
| Below 0.49 | Low Risk | 20 pts (maximum) |
| 0.49 – 0.59 | Moderate Risk | Scaled (approx. 10–19 pts) |
| 0.60 and above | High Risk | 0 pts — component failure |
Example: An Airman who is 69 inches tall with a 36-inch waist has a WHtR of 0.52 (moderate risk, approximately 17 points). A 36-inch waist at 72-inch height is 0.50 (also moderate). WHtR can be measured up to 5 days before the fitness test events.
| Age Group | Male Min (2.5 pts) | Male Max (15 pts) | Female Min (2.5 pts) | Female Max (15 pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 | 27–30 reps | 52+ reps | 15–17 reps | 40+ reps |
| 30–39 | 24–26 reps | 46+ reps | 12–14 reps | 34+ reps |
| 40–49 | 18–20 reps | 38+ reps | 8–10 reps | 26+ reps |
| 50+ | 11–12 reps | 30+ reps | 3–5 reps | 18+ reps |
Source: AFMAN 36-2905, Air Force Personnel Center scoring charts (September 2025 release). Full age-bracket tables available at afpc.af.mil.
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Open Full Calculator →The run is now half your total score. Aerobic base work pays the biggest dividends. Alternate steady-state Zone 2 runs (conversational pace) with interval sessions — 400-meter repeats at 5K goal pace with 90-second recovery. Run 3–4 times per week. One tempo mile weekly builds the lactate threshold that produces faster 2-mile times on test day.
A high-risk WHtR (0.60+) makes a passing 75 nearly impossible to achieve through performance alone. Consistent body composition work over weeks beats crash dieting. Combine caloric awareness with your training volume. Measure monthly to track progress — don't wait until the test window.
Sub-maximal frequency training works best. Spread 4–6 sets of push-ups throughout the day rather than one max effort. For the core event, practice both the plank and sit-ups in training and choose the option that yields the higher score. Many Airmen find the plank easier to pace and less technique-dependent than sit-ups.