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Air Force PT Test Scoring: How Your Score Is Calculated
Learn exactly how Air Force PT test scoring works under DAFMAN 36-2905 — component points, composite totals, and what separates Excellent from Unsatisfactory.
Read moreHow to Improve Your Air Force PT Score in 8 Weeks
A structured 8-week training plan to raise your Air Force PT score — with specific workouts, run intervals, and push-up progressions built around the DAFMAN 36-2905 point system.
Read more1.5-Mile Run Strategy: Shave Minutes Off Your AFPT Time
The 1.5-mile run is 60% of your Air Force PT score. Learn pace strategy, interval workouts, and split targets that translate directly into more points.
Read moreAir Force PT Standards by Age Group: Complete Breakdown
DAFMAN 36-2905 sets different Air Force PT standards for each of 9 age groups. Here are the actual minimums and max thresholds for push-ups, sit-ups, and the 1.5-mile run.
Read morePush-Up and Sit-Up Training Plan for the Air Force PT Test
Max your Air Force PT push-up and sit-up scores with proper form, progressive overload, and a weekly plan that prevents overtraining while building real reps.
Read moreFailed Your Air Force PT Test? Here's What Happens Next
A failed Air Force PT test triggers specific administrative consequences under DAFMAN 36-2905. Here is exactly what happens, what FIP enrollment means, and how to recover.
Read moreAir Force PT Medical Profiles and Exemptions Explained
Medical profiles change how Air Force PT scores are calculated under DAFMAN 36-2905. Here is how temporary profiles, run exemptions, and the pregnancy track actually work.
Read moreAir Force vs Army PT Test: Key Differences Explained
The Air Force PT test and Army ACFT differ in events, scoring philosophy, and what fitness they actually measure. Here is a direct comparison of both assessments.
Read more10 PT Test Day Tips to Maximize Your Air Force Score
Small test-day decisions add up to real points on your Air Force PT score. These 10 specific strategies help you perform at your actual fitness level — not below it.
Read moreStaying Air Force PT Ready Year-Round: Training Strategies
Air Force fitness testing runs on a cycle, not a one-time event. These year-round training strategies keep your PT score test-ready without burning out between assessments.
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