ACFT Regulations
Official policies, implementation guidance, and regulatory information for the Army Combat Fitness Test.
Current ACFT Regulations
The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is governed by several key regulations and policies that establish standards, procedures, and implementation requirements. These documents provide the official guidance for all aspects of the ACFT.
FM 7-22: Holistic Health and Fitness
Primary regulation covering the ACFT
Field Manual 7-22 establishes the Army's physical fitness doctrine, including the ACFT as the Army's physical fitness test of record. It covers test administration, standards, and the overall Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) system.
Latest version: October 2020 with updates
AR 350-1: Army Training and Leader Development
Regulatory guidance for ACFT implementation
Army Regulation 350-1 provides policy for the Army's training and leader development programs, including physical readiness training and the ACFT as a component of soldier readiness.
Latest version: December 2022
Key ACFT Policies
Official Army directives and policies governing the ACFT
| Policy Document | Date | Key Provisions |
|---|---|---|
| HQDA EXORD 219-18 | July 2018 | Initial ACFT implementation directive |
| FRAGO 2 to HQDA EXORD 219-18 | June 2020 | Revised implementation timeline and standards |
| Army Directive 2022-05 | March 2022 | ACFT implementation as test of record |
| ALARACT 031/2022 | March 2022 | Gender-normed scoring standards |
| ALARACT 046/2022 | September 2022 | ACFT record testing procedures |
Disclaimer: While we strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, the official Army publications and your chain of command are the definitive sources for current ACFT regulations and policies.
Content reviewed by Dr. Lila Sharma, Search Intelligence Consultant, PhD NLP
Last updated: June 1, 2024 | Source: Official Army ACFT Guidelines