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AFH 1 · Chapter 22 · Section 22.7

Fitness Assessment Composite Score

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Composite Fitness Score and Component Maximums

Composite Score Purpose

The composite fitness scores are used to determine the overall fitness assessment score.

Three Components

Aerobic fitness is evaluated by a three-component physical fitness assessment consisting of:

  • The 1.5-mile run (medical alternate 2 km walk) or optional high aerobic multi-shuttle run (20M HAMR)
  • One minute push-ups or optional hand release push-ups
  • Sit-ups or optional cross-leg reverse crunch or plank

Composite Score Scale

Composite Score Range
Airmen receive a composite score on a 0 to 100 scale based on the following maximum component scores:
Component Maximums.
  • 60 points for aerobic component
  • 20 points for muscular component
  • 20 points for sit-up component

Minimum Component Scores

Minimums Set Per Component
The minimum component scores are established to ensure members test adequately in all components.
Minimums Are Not Pass
Meeting the minimum score in each of the components does NOT constitute the minimum points required to earn a passing fitness assessment score.
Pass Threshold
Scoring the minimum component values in all components will not generate enough points to earn a composite score of 75 or greater.

Score Charts

Where Charts Live
Age and sex-specific fitness assessment score charts are provided in myFSS.

Tailored Training

When reviewing the charts, make note of both the minimum and maximum requirements associated with specific categories to:

  • Assess progress
  • Tailor training to strive for higher scores in each of the components
  • Improve overall fitness assessment results and personal fitness levels

Fitness Assessment Levels — Excellent, Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory, Exempt

Three Achievement Levels Plus Exempt

There are three fitness assessment levels that can be achieved, as well as an exempt category.

Excellent

Excellent Threshold
To achieve a fitness assessment level of Excellent, a composite score at or above 90 is required.

Excellent Retest Schedule

Excellent Retest.
  • If all three components of the fitness assessment were scored at or above 90 → retest within 12 months
  • If fewer than three components were scored at or above 90, and the individual is not on a chronic profile → retest within 6 months

Satisfactory

Satisfactory Threshold
To achieve Satisfactory, a composite score of 75-89.99 is required.
Satisfactory Retest
The individual will retest within 6 months.

Unsatisfactory

Unsatisfactory Threshold
To achieve Unsatisfactory, a composite score at or below 74.9 AND/OR one or more component minimums was not met.
Unsatisfactory Retest
The individual will retest within 90 days.

Component Exemption

Component Exemption
An Airman is exempt from one or more components of the fitness assessment but will be assessed on remaining components.

Composite Exemption

Composite Exemption
An Airman is exempt from all components of the fitness assessment.

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