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Air Force PT Standards 2024–2025 (Legacy)

The retired 1.5-mile-era PFA standards used through 2024 and 2025, and how they compare to the 2026 PFRA. Last reviewed: July 2026.

What Were the 2024-2025 Air Force PT Standards?

Through 2024 and 2025, the Air Force scored fitness using the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) built around a 1.5-mile run, one minute of push-ups, and one minute of sit-ups, with approved alternates for each component. That system was retired on March 1, 2026, when the Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA) took effect with a 2-mile run and scored body composition.

This page documents the legacy standards for anyone interpreting a pre-2026 score, comparing old and new requirements, or researching how the test changed. If you are testing now, use the current 2026 Air Force PT standards and the USAF PT Calculator.

Legacy PFA Structure (Through 2025)

ComponentExercise OptionsMax Points
Cardiorespiratory1.5-Mile Run, 20m HAMR Shuttle, or 2-km Walk (alternate)60 pts
Strength1-min Push-ups or 2-min Hand-Release Push-ups20 pts
Core Endurance1-min Sit-ups, 2-min Cross-Leg Reverse Crunch, or Forearm Plank20 pts

A passing test required a composite score of 75.0 or higher with all component minimums met. Body composition was not a scored component of the legacy PFA — abdominal circumference was removed from scoring in 2020, and body composition was managed as a separate program.

Selected Legacy Score Benchmarks (Under 25 Age Group)

These commonly referenced values come from the retired DAFMAN 36-2905 five-year scoring charts. They show the maximum-point and minimum-passing thresholds for the youngest age bracket:

EventMale <25 (Max / Min)Female <25 (Max / Min)
1.5-Mile Run9:12 / 13:3610:23 / 16:22
Push-ups (1 min)67 / 3347 / 18
Sit-ups (1 min)58 / 4254 / 38

Thresholds rose with each five-year age bracket. Because these charts are retired, confirm any historical lookup against the archived official PDF rather than relying on secondary sources.

Old PFA vs. New PFRA — What Changed

AreaLegacy PFA (2024-2025)PFRA (March 2026)
Cardio event1.5-mile run (60 pts)2-mile run (50 pts)
Alternate cardio20m HAMR shuttle or walk20m HAMR shuttle
Body compositionNot scoredWaist-to-Height Ratio (20 pts)
StrengthPush-ups (20 pts)Push-ups (15 pts)
CoreSit-ups / crunch / plank (20 pts)Sit-ups / crunch / plank (15 pts)
Passing composite75.075.0
Testing frequencyAnnual if 90+, else every 6 monthsEvery 6 months; annual with 90+ Excellent
The biggest practical changes: the run is a half-mile longer, your waistline now directly affects your score through WHtR, and a 90+ score no longer buys you a full year between tests. See the full breakdown in What Is the New Air Force PT Test?

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the 2024 and 2025 Air Force PT charts still valid?+
No. The legacy Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) scoring charts were retired when the Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA) took effect on March 1, 2026. All official scored testing now uses the 2026 PFRA standards under the revised DAFMAN 36-2905. The legacy charts remain useful only for interpreting scores earned before the transition.
What replaced the 1.5-mile run?+
The 2026 PFRA replaced the 1.5-mile run with a 2-mile run as the primary cardio event. The 20-meter HAMR shuttle run remains available as an alternate cardio option under the new standards.
Where can I download the old Air Force PT chart PDF?+
Archived versions of the legacy DAFMAN 36-2905 five-year scoring charts are available through the Air Force e-Publishing website and the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC). Because the charts are retired, current AFPC pages host the new PFRA charts; older revisions can be found in the e-Publishing archive.
Does my score from the old PT test carry over to 2026?+
Scores earned under the legacy PFA remain part of your fitness history, but they do not convert to PFRA scores. Your first assessment under the new standards establishes your score under the 2026 system, and the 2026 rules set your testing schedule going forward.
How often did you test under the 2024-2025 standards?+
Under the legacy PFA, a composite score of 90 or above earned a 12-month currency (annual testing), while passing scores from 75 to 89.99 required testing every 6 months. Under the 2026 PFRA, testing is twice per year, though a 90+ Excellent score extends your currency to 12 months.

Related Articles — USAF PT Reference Guides

★ What Is the New PT Test?March 2026 PFRA overhaul breakdown for beginners★ How to Train for PFRA12-week phased training plan per DAFMAN 36-2905★ PT Exemptions & ProfilesComplete guide to medical waivers, pregnancy & deployment rules★ 2026 PT StandardsComplete PFRA guide under DAFMAN 36-2905★ Female PT Charts 2026Female-only scoring tables — all components★ 2-Mile Run StandardsRun standards summary by age & gender
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