Standards Charts
Air Force PT Chart: Women 40-44
Women 40-44 test in a bracket where the official charts have visibly shifted with age, and the table below is read straight from the official 40-44 female column - not a flattened baseline. Use the bracket guidance to make the 75-point pass line comfortable instead of close.
| Component | Minimum | How it is read |
|---|---|---|
| 2-mile run | 26:52 | Maximum time for the minimum passing score - finish at or under this |
| 2-km walk | 17:49 | Maximum time, pass/fail approved alternate - carries no points |
| HAMR shuttle run | 17 shuttles | Minimum shuttles for the minimum passing score (approved alternate) |
| Push-ups | 10 reps | Minimum repetitions in one minute |
| Hand-release push-ups | 9 reps | Minimum repetitions (approved alternate strength component) |
| Sit-ups | 16 reps | Minimum repetitions in one minute |
| Cross-leg reverse crunches | 25 reps | Minimum repetitions (approved alternate core component) |
| Forearm plank | 1:10 | Minimum hold time (approved alternate core component) |
| Waist-to-height ratio | 0.49 or lower | Full 20 points at 0.49 or lower, tapering to zero at 0.6 or higher - scored, not pass/fail |
Source: AFMAN 36-2905, Air Force Physical Fitness Program (public domain), last reviewed 2026-09-08. This is an independent summary, not an official Air Force publication.
How the score composes for women 40-44
The arithmetic for women in the 40-44 group is the standard one: 50 possible cardio points, 15 each for strength and core, and 20 for WHtR, 100 in all.
| Component | Options | Max points |
|---|---|---|
| Cardio | 2-mile run or HAMR shuttle run (scored); 2-km walk (approved alternate, pass/fail, no points) | 50 |
| Strength | Push-ups or hand-release push-ups | 15 |
| Core | Sit-ups, cross-leg reverse crunches, or forearm plank | 15 |
| Body composition (WHtR) | Waist-to-height ratio, scored on its own scale - not a pass/fail gate | 20 |
In the 40-44 bracket, clearing 75 points with all minimums met passes the assessment for women; 90 and above earns Excellent.
Source: AFMAN 36-2905, Air Force Physical Fitness Program (public domain), last reviewed 2026-09-08. This is an independent summary, not an official Air Force publication.
Training focus for women 40-44
Aerobic consistency beats aerobic ambition. Women in this bracket who run three moderate sessions weekly hold the calculator's 26:52 baseline far more reliably than those alternating big weeks with empty ones. If joints complain, swap one run for brisk incline walking - the walk alternate's baseline is 17:49 when authorized.
Lift twice a week, every week. From 40 onward strength fades faster than endurance, and the calculator's floors for women (10 push-ups, 16 sit-ups or a 1:10 plank) stay easy only when resistance work is constant. Push-up strength built through rows and presses tends to stick better than push-up practice alone.
FAQs: women 40-44
What are the PT minimums for women aged 40-44?
This calculator scores women against 26:52 on the 2-mile run, 10 push-ups, and 16 sit-ups, with alternates of 17 HAMR shuttles, 9 hand-release push-ups, 25 crunches, or a 1:10 plank. The official 40-44 female column is in DAFMAN 36-2905.
Are these numbers my official 40-44 standards?
Yes - they are read directly from the official AFPC PFRA chart's 40-44 column for women. The official AFMAN 36-2905 score charts step requirements through five-year age groups, and this page's numbers are read directly from the official AFPC PFRA chart for this exact bracket and gender - not a flattened baseline. Always confirm against the current chart before test day, since charts can be revised.
What composite should women 40-44 train for?
Train for 90, accept anything over 75. The gap between those numbers is the bracket's safety margin: it absorbs a hot day, a tight hamstring, or a slow first lap without turning the assessment into a retest.
Do alternates score differently for women in this bracket?
No - the calculator gives every scored cardio option (run or shuttle) the same 50-point ceiling and every strength or core option the same 15, whether you run, walk (baseline 17:49, pass/fail, no points), or shuttle (17). Authorization for alternates is medical, not age-based.
Estimate your score as a female airman 40-44
The calculator applies the exact baselines in the table above to your run time, reps, and measurements.
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Based on AFMAN 36-2905, last reviewed 2026-09-08.