ARMY DIR 2026-07 — Army Physical Fitness Standards
ARMY DIR 2026-07 governs the Combat Field Test requirement and changes to Army fitness testing for covered Soldiers.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2026-07
- Title: ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS
- Date: 04/17/2026
- Proponent: G-3/5/7
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2026-07 on armypubs.army.mil
It establishes the CFT as a pass-or-fail, seven-event test and sets testing schedules, uniforms, timing, profiles, and implementation rules. It also requires changes to AFT evaluation reports and designates specified AOCs and MOSs as combat specialties.
Applies to: The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army (RA) and U.S. Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and U.S. Army Reserve (referred to collectively as the Reserve Components, or RC).
Topics covered
- Combat Field Test
- Army Fitness Test changes
- Combat specialties
- Permanent and temporary profiles
- CFT implementation period
- Fitness test retesting
- AFT evaluation reports
Questions and answers
How is the Combat Field Test scored and timed?
The CFT is designed as a pass or fail test (no points). The CFT is a continuous event where no individual event is timed; instead, the cumulative time to complete all events in succession is used to determine whether a Soldier passes or fails. (paragraph 2)
What events are included in the Combat Field Test?
The CFT consists of 7 events that are performed in sequence: (a) 1-mile run; (b) 30 dead-stop pushups; (c) 100-meter sprint; (d) 16 forty-pound sandbag lifts onto a 65-inch platform; (e) 50-meter carry of two 5-gallon army water cans (each weighing 40 pounds); (f) 50-meter movement drill consisting of a high crawl for 25 meters and a 25-meter, 35 second rush; and (g) a second 1-mile run. (paragraph 2)
What happens if a Soldier cannot complete a CFT event?
Individuals unable to complete an event will be terminated from the test, and the test will be recorded as a failure. (paragraph 2)
What is the CFT uniform?
The uniform for the CFT is the Army Combat Uniform (top and bottom), including brown t-shirt and combat boots but no headgear. (paragraph 2)
How long is the CFT implementation period?
The implementation period provides a one-year transition, when no administrative action will be taken solely because of a failed CFT or a permanent profile that prevents a Soldier from taking the CFT. (paragraph 2)