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Tests used
| Test | FITDAT ID | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Yard Dash | test_40yd_dash | Speed |
| Standing Long Jump | test_standing_long_jump | Power |
| Shuttle Run — 60 Yards | test_shuttle_60yd | Agility |
| Bench Press — 1RM | test_bench_press_1rm | Muscular strength |
| Pull-Ups — Max Reps | test_pullup_max | Muscular endurance |
| 400m Sprint | test_400m_sprint | Muscular endurance |
| Wall Sit | test_wall_sit | Muscular endurance |
| Squat Thrust Jumps — 2 min | test_squat_thrust_jump_2min | Muscular endurance |
| 5K Run | test_5k_run | Cardiovascular |
| Concept2 Row — 2000m | test_concept2_2k_row | Cardiovascular |
| Push-Ups — Max Reps | test_pushup_max | Muscular endurance |
| Medicine Ball Throw | test_medicine_ball_throw | Power |
| Plank Hold | test_plank_hold | Muscular endurance |
| Back Squat — 1RM | test_back_squat_1rm | Muscular strength |
Reference bands
Near maximum951–1000
Elite900–950
Near elite750–899
Well above average651–749
Above average551–650
Average500–550
Below average300–499
Well below average100–299
Near minimum0–99
Design principle. The REALFIT Absolute Score is population-neutral and age-neutral by design — the same score means the same thing regardless of who takes it. A 700 is a 700. This is intentional: REALFIT believes fitness data should be comparable across time, populations, and contexts. Score Sets that want age-normed or gender-normed interpretations can layer that on top as Reference Bands — the underlying score does not change.
Scoring curves, component weights, and aggregation logic are proprietary to REALFIT® and not published in FITDAT. The test definitions, protocols, and normalization rules are open — see the FITDAT library. Try the live scoring engine at REALFITSCORE.com.
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Events and FITDAT mapping
| AFT Event | FITDAT mapping | Minimum (60 pts, age 22–26) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Rep Max Deadlift (MDL) | test_back_squat_1rm Hex bar variant — same construct |
~140 lbs (63.5 kg) |
| Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP) | test_pushup_max Hand-release variant protocol |
10 reps (male) 10 reps (female) |
| Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) | New test required 5×50m multi-task shuttle |
~3:00 min (male) ~3:35 min (female) |
| Plank (PLK) | test_plank_hold | 1:30 (male & female, ages 17–26) |
| 2-Mile Run (2MR) | New test required 2-mile run not in current library |
~17:00 (male) ~19:30 (female) |
Passing thresholds — general standard (ages 22–26)
Outstanding (top 5%)480–500 pts
Top 20% of soldiers450–479 pts
Above average — promotable400–449 pts
Passing — general MOS300 pts (60/event)
Passing — combat MOS350 pts (70/event)
Fail — remedial training<300 pts or <60 any event
Two consecutive failsSeparation risk
Reality check. The AFT minimum bar is low by design — it represents the floor of military readiness, not fitness. A passing score of 300 (60 per event) requires roughly: 140 lb deadlift, 10 hand-release push-ups, a 3:00 sprint-drag-carry, a 1:30 plank, and a 17-minute 2-mile run. Fitness research suggests a significant portion of American civilians aged 18–35 cannot meet these minimums without training — particularly the 2-mile run and the deadlift. The AFT replaced the ACFT on June 1, 2025 — older ACFT scores remain valid for promotion until September 30, 2025.
The AFT uses 4 of 5 events that map to FITDAT tests. The Sprint-Drag-Carry (5×50m multi-task shuttle) and 2-Mile Run are not currently in the FITDAT library — both are candidates for future specification. Official AFT scoring tables: army.mil/aft
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Events and FITDAT mapping
| PFT Event | FITDAT mapping | Max score benchmark (M, age 21–25) |
|---|---|---|
| Pull-Ups (preferred) or Push-Ups (max 70 pts) |
test_pullup_max or test_pushup_max |
20 pull-ups = 100 pts Push-ups: max 70 pts only |
| Plank Replaced crunches Jan 2020 |
test_plank_hold | 3:45 = 100 pts Min: ~1:03 passing threshold |
| 3-Mile Run | New test required 3-mile run not in current library |
18:00 = 100 pts (male) Pass: under 28:00 (male) |
Score interpretation — male Marines, age 21–25
First class — excellent235–300 pts
Second class — good200–234 pts
Third class — passing135–199 pts
Fail — remedial required<135 pts
What "max score" requires (age 21–25, male)
Pull-ups: 20 reps100 pts
Plank: 3 min 45 sec100 pts
3-mile run: 18:00100 pts
Reality check. 20 pull-ups, a 3:45 plank, and an 18-minute 3-mile run is a genuinely elite level of fitness by civilian standards. Even the minimum passing standard — 3 pull-ups, a 1:03 plank, and a 28-minute 3-mile run — is beyond what most untrained adults can achieve. The Marine Corps deliberately sets its minimum above what the general population can do without preparation. The PFT is conducted annually between January and June; the CFT (Combat Fitness Test) is conducted July through December.
2 of 3 PFT events map directly to FITDAT tests (pull-ups, plank). The 3-mile run is a candidate for a future FITDAT specification. Official PFT standards: marines.com
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Events and FITDAT mapping
| Combine Event | FITDAT mapping | All-position average |
|---|---|---|
| 40-Yard Dash | test_40yd_dash | WR: 4.52s · RB: 4.54s LB: 4.65s · OL: 5.12s |
| Bench Press — 225 lbs max reps | test_bench_press_1rm Fixed-weight reps variant |
OL avg: 25–30 reps WR avg: 12–15 reps |
| Vertical Jump | New test required Not in current FITDAT library |
All-position avg: ~33" Elite: 40"+ |
| Broad Jump (Standing Long Jump) | test_standing_long_jump | All-position avg: ~119" Elite: 130"+ (10'10"+) |
| 3-Cone Drill | New test required L-shaped cone agility drill |
WR avg: ~6.9s OL avg: ~7.8s |
| 20-Yard Shuttle (5-10-5) | test_shuttle_60yd Shorter variant, same construct |
WR avg: ~4.25s OL avg: ~4.75s |
Draft stock benchmarks — WR/CB (most speed-sensitive)
Historic (record territory)<4.25s 40
Elite — top 10 all-time<4.30s 40
First-round speed4.30–4.39s 40
NFL starter speed4.40–4.49s 40
WR/CB positional average~4.52s 40
Below positional threshold>4.65s 40 (WR/CB)
Bench press benchmark (225 lbs max reps)
Record territory (OL)40+ reps
Elite OL/DL30–39 reps
Strong OL/DL average25–29 reps
WR/CB average12–15 reps
Context. NFL Combine numbers are not "passing" standards — they are benchmarks scouts use relative to position expectations. An offensive lineman running a 5.10s 40 is fine; a wide receiver running 5.10s is likely not drafted. The fastest-ever 40 is Xavier Worthy's 4.21 seconds (2024). The average WR has run a 4.52s over the last 23 years of combine data. For context: most fit recreational athletes run a 40 between 5.0 and 6.5 seconds — putting them below the slowest OL in NFL history.
3 of 6 Combine events map to current FITDAT tests. Vertical jump and 3-cone drill are strong candidates for future FITDAT specification. The 5-10-5 shuttle uses the same agility construct as test_shuttle_60yd at a shorter distance. Official Combine results: nfl.com/combine
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