ACFT Max Score 600: Exact Requirements by Age and Gender
Target metrics, event thresholds, and tactical training strategies needed to achieve a flawless 600-point score under DA Form 705-TEST.
A perfect 600 was the maximum on the retired 6-event ACFT (retired 1 June 2025; the active AFT maximum is 500 across 5 events). It required recording 100 points across all six events in your specific age and gender cohort. For males aged 17 to 21, this demanded a 340-lb Deadlift, 12.5m Power Throw, 58 Hand-Release Pushups, a 1:29 Sprint-Drag-Carry, a 3:40 Plank, and a 13:22 Two-Mile Run. Scoring 600 no longer grants any body fat tape exemption: the old 540+ exemption was rescinded effective 31 May 2026.
To benchmark your current numbers against the 600-point ceiling, test your raw scores inside our Army ACFT calculator to see your exact point gap per event.
The 100-Point Target Matrix for Young Soldiers (Ages 17 to 26)
Scoring 100 points on any individual event requires pushing your physical output to the biological ceiling established by the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training (USACIMT). Below are the exact thresholds for the prime competitive age brackets:
| ACFT Event | Male (17 to 21) Max | Male (22 to 26) Max | Female (17 to 21) Max | Female (22 to 26) Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Rep Max Deadlift | 340 lbs | 340 lbs | 230 lbs | 240 lbs |
| Standing Power Throw | 12.5 meters | 12.6 meters | 8.5 meters | 8.9 meters |
| Hand-Release Pushup | 57 reps | 60 reps | 48 reps | 50 reps |
| Sprint-Drag-Carry | 1:29 (89s) | 1:28 (88s) | 2:05 (125s) | 2:01 (121s) |
| Plank | 3:35 (215s) | 3:37 (217s) | 3:20 (200s) | 3:22 (202s) |
| Two-Mile Run | 13:22 (802s) | 13:20 (800s) | 16:00 (960s) | 15:48 (948s) |
Institutional Career Benefits of Scoring 600
Achieving a 600 score elevates a soldier into the top 1% of the force, unlocking decisive personnel advantages:
- No Tape Test Exemption Any More: The old 540-point exemption (Army Directive 2023-08) was rescinded effective 31 May 2026. Under Army Directive 2026-13, a waist-to-height ratio below 0.55 is the sole Army body-composition standard, regardless of test score.
- Maximum Promotion Points: In the enlisted promotion system, a 600 score guarantees the maximum allotted physical fitness points toward Sergeant (E-5) and Staff Sergeant (E-6).
- Military Awards: Many brigade and division commanders publish policies authorizing the award of an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) or Army Achievement Medal (AAM) for a verified 600 ACFT.
- Special Operations Selection: Candidates applying for Ranger School, Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), or the 75th Ranger Regiment standing with a 600 score receive priority packet consideration.
Event Sequencing and Energy Management
The biggest barrier to 600 points is cumulative fatigue. The test must be completed within 120 minutes with standardized rest intervals (2 minutes between field events, 5 minutes before the Two-Mile Run). Pacing the Sprint-Drag-Carry and maintaining core composure on the Plank are critical to preserve enough leg turnover to hit a sub-13:22 two-mile pace.
The 600-point scale was the retired ACFT maximum, so the standing power throw scoring shows how the retired sixth event was scored.