SPFMAN36-2905 — Human Performance and Readiness

SPFMAN36-2905 provides directive guidance for the Space Force Physical Fitness Program and Body Composition Program.

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  • Publication number: SPFMAN36-2905
  • Title: Human Performance and Readiness
  • Date: 2025-09-26

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It covers human performance assessments, body composition, fitness screening, testing windows, and assessment administration. Compliance with this publication is mandatory, and it requires information collection or maintenance under the Privacy Act of 1974.

Applies to: This publication applies to the United States Space Force (USSF).

Topics covered

  • Human Performance Assessment
  • Body Composition Program
  • Fitness Screening Questionnaire
  • Initial Testing Window
  • Muscular Strength
  • Muscular Endurance
  • Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Questions and answers

How must records created under SPFMAN36-2905 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

What happens after a fourth human performance assessment failure?

Unit commanders or the Director may exercise discretion when selecting optional command actions, taking into account the principles of progressive discipline and the requirement to initiate a separation package following a fourth failure either within 24 nonconsecutive months or within 12 consecutive months. (paragraph 2-5)

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