SPFGM2026-36-02 — Space Force Guidance Memorandum Establishing the Continuous Fitness Assessment within the Holistic Health Approach

SPFGM2026-36-02 governs the Space Force Holistic Health Approach and its Continuous Fitness Assessment for Guardians.

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  • Publication number: SPFGM2026-36-02
  • Title: Space Force Guidance Memorandum Establishing the Continuous Fitness Assessment within the Holistic Health Approach
  • Date: 2026-02-05

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It covers Human Performance and Readiness, the CFA PRIME research study, Human Performance Assessments, and Body Composition Assessments. The publication sets participation, testing, eligibility, fitness, and body composition requirements, including health-concern programs.

Applies to: Compliance with this Memorandum is mandatory for all uniformed members of the United States Space Force (USSF).

Topics covered

  • Holistic Health Approach
  • Continuous Fitness Assessment
  • CFA PRIME study
  • Human Performance Assessment
  • Body Composition Assessment
  • Fitness Improvement Program
  • Body Composition Improvement Program

Questions and answers

Is participation in the CFA PRIME study voluntary?

Participation in the CFA PRIME study is voluntary (via Informed Consent Document (ICD)) for each Guardian. (paragraph 1)

How often must Guardians take the Human Performance Assessment?

Guardians who are enrolled in the CFA study must take the HPA twice annually IAW SPFMAN 36-2905 Human Performance and Readiness. (paragraph 1)

What happens when a Guardian scores below 75 points on the HPA?

Guardians who score below 75-points on HPA are considered Health Concern and enter the Fitness Improvement Program (FIP) in accordance with SPFMAN 36-2905 regardless of study participation. (paragraph 1)

How often must Guardians assess body composition?

All Guardians assess for body composition via waist-to-height ratio twice annually regardless of CFA PRIME study participation. (paragraph 1)

What happens when a Guardian scores 0.55 or above on a BCA?

Guardians who score 0.55 or above on a BCA are considered Health Concern and enter the Body Composition Improvement Program (BCIP) in accordance with SPFMAN 36-2905 regardless of study participation. (paragraph 1)

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