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Space Force PT Standards 2026 (HPA)

The 2026 USSF Human Performance Assessment — components, 80-point scoring, fitness categories, and how it differs from the Air Force PFRA. Last reviewed: July 2026.

What Is the 2026 Space Force PT Test?

The Space Force fitness test is the Human Performance Assessment (HPA), established by Space Force Manual (SPFMAN) 36-2905, Human Performance and Readiness. Official scored testing began January 1, 2026, and all Guardians now test twice per year. HPA scores also feed into performance reports: the Space Force began adding them to enlisted and officer evaluations in February 2026.

Before 2026, Guardians tested under the Department of the Air Force program (DAFMAN 36-2905) or were exempt through the wearable-based Continuous Fitness Assessment study. The HPA replaces both with a Space Force-specific assessment that shares the Air Force event menu but scores it differently.

HPA Components and Scoring (80-Point Scale)

ComponentExercise OptionsMax Points
Cardiorespiratory2-Mile Run or 20m HAMR Shuttle Run50 pts
Muscular Strength1-min Push-ups or 2-min Hand-Release Push-ups15 pts
Muscular Endurance (Core)1-min Sit-ups, 2-min Cross-Leg Reverse Crunch, or Forearm Plank15 pts

The HPA composite is out of 80 points — not 100. Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) is measured at the assessment but is not a scored component, which is the single biggest scoring difference from the Air Force test. At least one cardio assessment per year must be the 2-mile run; the HAMR may be used for the other.

HPA Fitness Categories

CategoryComposite ScoreWhat It Means
Fit to Fight72.0 – 80Highest category — meets the Space Force readiness benchmark
Health Maintenance60.0 – 71.9Acceptable, with room to improve toward Fit to Fight
Health ConcernBelow 60.0Enrollment in a fitness improvement program and retest within 3 months
Instead of the Air Force’s single pass/fail line at 75 points, the Space Force uses three tiers. The practical “floor” is 60 points (75% of the 80 available) — below that, remedial requirements kick in.

Space Force HPA vs. Air Force PFRA

AreaUSSF HPA (2026)USAF PFRA (2026)
Governing manualSPFMAN 36-2905DAFMAN 36-2905
Composite scale80 points100 points
Body composition (WHtR)Measured, not scoredScored — 20 points
Cardio50 pts — one 2-mile run required yearly50 pts — run or HAMR
Strength / Core15 pts each15 pts each
ResultFit to Fight ≥72 · Maintenance 60–71.9 · Concern <60Pass at 75+ with component floors
FrequencyTwice yearly (once for CFA PRIME participants)Twice yearly; annual with 90+ Excellent

The physical events themselves mirror the Air Force menu, so Guardians can use this site’s PT calculator to estimate their cardio, strength, and core component points — just read your result against the 80-point HPA scale and categories above rather than the Air Force’s 100-point pass line, and confirm thresholds against SPFMAN 36-2905. Component-by-component references: 2-mile run, HAMR shuttle, push-ups, plank.

Wearables: From CFA to CFA PRIME

The Space Force spent several years piloting a Continuous Fitness Assessment (CFA) in which volunteer Guardians wore approved Garmin devices, logged workouts, and completed monthly surveys instead of taking a PT test. Study data showed participants regularly exceeded exercise requirements and improved cardiorespiratory fitness over 12 months.

With the HPA now official, the follow-up study — CFA PRIME — no longer replaces testing entirely: participants take one HPA per year instead of two. All other Guardians test twice yearly, and units are expected to conduct at least 60 minutes of physical training three days per week.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Space Force PT test called in 2026?+
The Space Force fitness test is the Human Performance Assessment (HPA), governed by Space Force Manual (SPFMAN) 36-2905, Human Performance and Readiness. Official HPA testing began January 1, 2026, replacing the interim years in which Guardians tested under the Department of the Air Force rules in DAFMAN 36-2905.
What is a passing score on the Space Force HPA?+
The HPA is scored out of 80 points. Scoring 72 or higher places you in the Fit to Fight category, 60 to 71.9 is Health Maintenance, and below 60 is Health Concern. Guardians in the Health Concern category enter a fitness improvement program and must retest within 3 months.
Is body composition scored on the Space Force PT test?+
No. The Space Force measures Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR), but unlike the Air Force PFRA — where WHtR is worth 20 points — body composition is not a scored portion of the HPA. That is why the HPA composite is out of 80 points instead of 100.
How often do Guardians take the HPA?+
Twice per year, beginning January 1, 2026. At least one of the two cardio assessments each year must be the 2-mile run; the 20-meter HAMR shuttle run may be used for the other. Guardians enrolled in the CFA PRIME wearable study test once per year instead of twice.
Do Space Force members take the Air Force PT test?+
Not anymore. Guardians previously tested under the Department of the Air Force fitness program, but as of January 1, 2026 the Space Force runs its own assessment (the HPA) under SPFMAN 36-2905, with its own composite scale and fitness categories.
What is the Space Force Continuous Fitness Assessment (CFA)?+
The CFA was a wearable-based study in which volunteer Guardians wore approved Garmin devices, logged workouts, and were exempted from PT testing for two years. The original study has concluded; its follow-up, CFA PRIME, reduces participants' HPA requirement to once per year rather than replacing testing entirely.
Does the Space Force require unit physical training?+
Yes. Under the 2026 program, Guardians are expected to complete at least 60 minutes of physical training on a minimum of three days per week in addition to the twice-yearly HPA.

Official Sources

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