Overview

• An Army directive effective immediately applies the policy across all components and both general and combat AFT variants.
• To qualify, soldiers must score at least 80 points in each event with no alternative events authorized.
• Exemptions remain valid only until the next record test, capped at 8 months for Regular Army and AGR and 12 months for National Guard and Reserve.
• Units must still conduct height and weight screening and record results on DA Forms 5500 or 5501.
• The measure continues a similar incentive from the former ACFT, with leaders saying it rewards fitness that supports readiness.