USAF PFRA

Is this the new 2026 test or the old Air Force PFA?

The new one. This calculator uses the official "Final USAF Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment Scoring (Effective 1 Mar 26)" charts, in the version AFPC posted on 17 Mar 2026. It does not use the old five-year-chart PFA scoring (1.5-mile run, 60 cardio / 20 push-up / 20 sit-up points) — those charts are obsolete. Official scored PFRA testing began 1 July 2026.

What are the score categories?

Excellent (> 90), Satisfactory (75–89.9), and Unsatisfactory (< 74.9 and/or any component minimum not met), per AFMAN 36-2905 para 3.6.1. The manual's wording technically leaves 74.9–75 and 89.9–90 undefined; this calculator treats ≥ 75 as passing and ≥ 90 as Excellent. Since chart points come in half-point steps, a composite can't actually land in those gaps.

What happens if I miss a component minimum?

Performance below the asterisked minimum row on any scored component (cardio, strength, core) earns 0 points for that component and an automatic Unsatisfactory, no matter how high your composite is. Note also that hitting only the bare minimums everywhere does not add up to 75 — minimums alone are not a passing test.

How is the waist-to-height ratio measured and scored?

WHtR = waist ÷ height (inches), truncated — not rounded — to two decimals (e.g. 39.5 ÷ 72 = 0.5486 → 0.54). The waist is measured three times at the midpoint between the lowest rib and the iliac crest, each measurement rounded down to the nearest ½ inch, then the three are averaged and rounded down to the nearest ½ inch; height is recorded to the nearest ½ inch. WHtR is the same for every age and sex, has no minimum (a high ratio costs points but can't fail you by itself), and maxes at 20 points for ≤ 0.49.

What is the body-fat (BFA) secondary assessment?

Members with a WHtR above 0.55 who do not meet PFRA standards get a secondary Body Fat Assessment (InBody bio-impedance scale, or the tape method if unavailable). BFA is pass/fail: under 26% body fat for men, under 36% for women. Failing the BFA makes the PFRA Unsatisfactory. This calculator doesn't score the BFA.

Where's the 2-kilometer walk?

The walk is only authorized when medically directed on an AF Form 469, and it's pass/fail — no points. Maximum times by age: men 16:16 (<30), 16:18 (30–39), 16:23 (40–49), 16:40 (50–59), 16:58 (60+); women 17:22, 17:28, 17:49, 18:11, 18:53. Walkers are scored as cardio-exempt (composite calculated from the remaining components) and can't earn an Excellent, so there's no walk input here.

How do altitude adjustments work?

At test locations ≥ 5,250 ft, AFMAN 36-2905 Attachment 3 defines four altitude groups. For the HAMR, groups 1–4 add 1/2/3/4 shuttles to your count — the selector at the top of this page applies that. For the 2-mile run, Table A3.1 gives corrections that vary with your finish time; that table is not implemented here, so at altitude your run score below is the unadjusted sea-level score — check the official table or use the HAMR mode. The walk has its own altitude max-time table (also not built in, since the walk isn't scored).

How often do I test?

Everyone with a passing score tests every 6 months (Air Reserve Component: every 12 months). Unlike the old PFA, an Excellent no longer extends your testing interval — it changes your readiness category, not your due date. An Unsatisfactory means retesting within 3 months.

Does it work offline?

Yes. The entire calculator is a single self-contained page — no servers, no API calls. Once loaded, it runs entirely on your device. Save it to your phone's home screen to launch it like an app — see the “Add to Your Phone's Home Screen” section below.

Where's the data stored?

Locally, in your browser's storage. Your sex, age, altitude group, and event entries persist between sessions on the same device. Nothing is sent anywhere. Clearing your browser data will reset it.

Can I report a bug or suggest a feature?

Yes — contact@militaryptcalc.com