Official 2026 Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA) scoring under DAFMAN 36-2905: cardio 50 points, body composition 20 points (waist-to-height ratio), strength 15 points, core 15 points. Scored testing resumed 1 July 2026 after the diagnostic period.
Choose the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run (HAMR). Cardio is worth 50 points and has a 35-point minimum: below the minimum scores 0 for cardio and fails the test.
Standard 1-minute push-ups or 2-minute hand-release push-ups. Strength is worth 15 points with a 2.5-point minimum.
Standard 1-minute sit-ups, 2-minute cross-leg reverse crunches, or forearm plank. Core is worth 15 points with a 2.5-point minimum.
Waist divided by height, measured to the nearest half inch and truncated to two decimals. A ratio of 0.49 or below scores 20 points; 0.60 or above scores 0. There is no minimum for this component.
The 2026 Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA) is scored out of 100 total points: cardio 50, body composition 20 (waist-to-height ratio), strength 15, core 15. Airmen must achieve a composite of at least 75 points and meet every component minimum: cardio 35, strength 2.5, core 2.5. Scoring below any component minimum gives 0 for that component and an Unsatisfactory rating. Scores of 90 or higher earn the "Excellent" tier. Testing was diagnostic from 1 March to 30 June 2026; scored testing resumed 1 July 2026.
| Preset Scenario | Cardio (50 pts) | Body Comp WHtR (20 pts) | Strength (15 pts) | Core (15 pts) | Composite Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preset 1: Component Minimums | 19:55 2-mile run (35 pts) | 0.49 WHtR (20 pts) | 28 push-ups (2.5 pts) | 31 sit-ups (2.5 pts) | 60.0 / 100 PTS | Unsatisfactory / Fail (Composite < 75) |
| Preset 2: Solid Satisfactory | 16:40 2-mile run (41 pts) | 0.50 WHtR (19 pts) | 45 push-ups (8.5 pts) | 45 sit-ups (9.5 pts) | 78.0 / 100 PTS | Satisfactory (Standard Readiness Pass) |
| Preset 3: Excellent Tier | 14:20 2-mile run (48 pts) | 0.49 WHtR (20 pts) | 55 push-ups (12 pts) | 50 sit-ups (12 pts) | 92.0 / 100 PTS | Excellent (12-Month Testing Deferral) |
| Preset 4: Flawless Max | 13:35 2-mile run (50 pts) | 0.49 WHtR (20 pts) | 63 push-ups (15 pts) | 56 sit-ups (15 pts) | 100.0 / 100 PTS | Excellent (Perfect 100 / Commander Award) |
Scoring below 75.0 points or failing to meet any component passing minimum results in an Unsatisfactory rating. The member is enrolled in the Commander's Fitness Improvement Program (FIP) and must retest within 90 days. Consecutive fitness failures can lead to referral performance evaluations and administrative discharge proceedings.