ACFT Sprint Drag Carry Times: Scoring Brackets & Passing Standards
Complete timing matrix for the 250-meter Sprint-Drag-Carry shuttle under DA Form 705-TEST, including 90-lb sled and 40-lb kettlebell rules.
The minimum passing time for the ACFT Sprint-Drag-Carry (60 points) is 3:00 for male soldiers aged 17 to 21 and 3:55 for female soldiers aged 17 to 21 under active DA Form 705-TEST standards. To max the event with 100 points, male soldiers in the 17 to 21 bracket must finish in 1:29 or faster, while female soldiers must finish in 2:05 or faster.
Before running your next diagnostic on turf, use our Army ACFT calculator to calculate your exact composite score and verify whether your SDC split qualifies for the 540-point body fat tape exemption.
Official Sprint-Drag-Carry Time Standards by Age and Gender
The Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) tests anaerobic capacity, muscular endurance, and grip stamina over 5 continuous 50-meter shuttles. Scoring is inverted: faster completion yields higher points between 60 and 100.
| Age Group | Male Min (60 Pts) | Male 80-Pt Benchmark | Male Max (100 Pts) | Female Min (60 Pts) | Female 80-Pt Benchmark | Female Max (100 Pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 to 21 | 3:00 (180s) | 2:14 (134s) | 1:29 (89s) | 3:55 (235s) | 3:00 (180s) | 2:05 (125s) |
| 22 to 26 | 2:58 (178s) | 2:13 (133s) | 1:28 (88s) | 3:50 (230s) | 2:55 (175s) | 2:01 (121s) |
| 27 to 31 | 3:04 (184s) | 2:17 (137s) | 1:31 (91s) | 3:58 (238s) | 3:02 (182s) | 2:06 (126s) |
| 32 to 36 | 3:11 (191s) | 2:23 (143s) | 1:35 (95s) | 4:07 (247s) | 3:10 (190s) | 2:13 (133s) |
| 37 to 41 | 3:18 (198s) | 2:29 (149s) | 1:40 (100s) | 4:18 (258s) | 3:19 (199s) | 2:21 (141s) |
| 42 to 46 | 3:27 (207s) | 2:36 (156s) | 1:46 (106s) | 4:31 (271s) | 3:31 (211s) | 2:31 (151s) |
| 47 to 51 | 3:38 (218s) | 2:45 (165s) | 1:53 (113s) | 4:47 (287s) | 3:44 (224s) | 2:42 (162s) |
| 52 to 56 | 3:51 (231s) | 2:56 (176s) | 2:02 (122s) | 5:06 (306s) | 4:00 (240s) | 2:55 (175s) |
| 57 to 61 | 4:07 (247s) | 3:10 (190s) | 2:13 (133s) | 5:29 (329s) | 4:19 (259s) | 3:10 (190s) |
| 62+ | 4:27 (267s) | 3:26 (206s) | 2:26 (146s) | 5:57 (357s) | 4:42 (282s) | 3:28 (208s) |
The 5 SDC Shuttles & Execution Rules
The event covers a total of 250 meters, configured as five 50-meter out-and-back intervals between the start line and the 25-meter turn line:
- Interval 1: Sprint (50m). From a prone start, sprint 25 meters, touch the 25m line with hand and foot, pivot, and sprint back across the start line.
- Interval 2: Sled Drag (50m). Grasp the straps of the 90-pound sled (two 45-lb bumper plates). Pull backwards 25 meters until the entire sled crosses the line, turn, and pull backwards across the finish line. Do not jerk the straps.
- Interval 3: Lateral Shuffle (50m). Face perpendicular to the lane. Side-shuffle 25 meters touching the line with hand and foot, then shuffle back facing the same direction to switch lead legs. Feet must not cross over.
- Interval 4: Kettlebell Carry (50m). Pick up two 40-pound kettlebells (80 lbs total) by the handles. Carry at sides for 25 meters, step across the turn line with one foot, pivot, and carry back across the start line. Dropping kettlebells incurs a warning; throwing or sliding them results in disqualification.
- Interval 5: Final Sprint (50m). Drop the kettlebells gently behind the line, sprint 25 meters, touch the line with hand and foot, pivot, and sprint across the finish line.
SDC Technique Strategy for the 80-Point Benchmark
To reach the 80-point tape exemption standard, focus on energy conservation during the lateral shuffle and explosive power on the sled drag. Lean backwards at a 45-degree angle on the sled to use bodyweight rather than leg drive alone. On the kettlebell carry, maintain a tall spine and short, rapid strides to prevent grip fatigue.
The sprint-drag-carry rewards core stability, so check the plank time chart.