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Air Force PT Standards: Women Under 25
Women under 25 usually meet the Physical Fitness Assessment for the first time during initial training, when test anxiety is highest and pacing experience is lowest. The official charts hold ages 17-24 to the quickest female run times, so building a reliable routine now pays off for years. Below are the baseline minimums our calculator applies for women, the way the 100-point score stacks up, and bracket-specific answers.
| Component | Minimum | How it is read |
|---|---|---|
| 2-mile run | 25:23 | Maximum time for the minimum passing score - finish at or under this |
| 2-km walk | 17:22 | Maximum time, pass/fail approved alternate - carries no points |
| HAMR shuttle run | 21 shuttles | Minimum shuttles for the minimum passing score (approved alternate) |
| Push-ups | 15 reps | Minimum repetitions in one minute |
| Hand-release push-ups | 17 reps | Minimum repetitions (approved alternate strength component) |
| Sit-ups | 29 reps | Minimum repetitions in one minute |
| Cross-leg reverse crunches | 33 reps | Minimum repetitions (approved alternate core component) |
| Forearm plank | 1:30 | 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 Under 25
For female airmen aged 17-24, the points stack exactly as they do force-wide: cardio can contribute up to 50 of the 100 composite points, strength and core up to 15 each, and body composition (WHtR) up to 20.
| 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 |
Female airmen aged 17-24 pass at 75 points provided no component minimum is missed, and an Excellent rating starts at 90.
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 under 25
Treat the 2-mile run as a pacing exercise, not a sprint. The calculator's baseline ceiling for women is 25:23; running even 200-meter or quarter-lap splits in practice teaches you exactly what your passing pace feels like, and it leaves room to push the second half when the first half feels controlled.
For the strength components, the calculator's floor for women is 15 push-ups and 29 sit-ups. Many female trainees gain push-up reps fastest through incline progressions and tempo negatives rather than max-out sets. Two focused strength sessions a week at 17-24 is usually enough to move both rep counts comfortably past the minimums and protect your composite from a slow run day.
FAQs: women Under 25
What is the minimum 2-mile run time for women under 25?
Our calculator scores 25:23 as the slowest passing 2-mile run for women across all ages, including 17-24. The official DAFMAN 36-2905 column for women under 25 may set a different line, so verify the regulation before you test.
How many push-ups do women under 25 need on the PT test?
The baseline this calculator enforces is 15 push-ups in one minute for women, with hand-release push-ups (17 reps) as the approved alternate. Scoring well above the floor is what moves your composite toward the 90-point Excellent range.
Will my requirements change at age 25?
Officially they shift columns: the 25-29 female chart differs slightly from under-25. 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 score do women under 25 need to pass?
A composite of 75 out of 100 points with every scored-minimum component met, plus whatever the waist-to-height ratio adds (full points at 0.49 or lower). Reaching 90 or higher earns an Excellent rating.
Estimate your score as a female airman 17-24
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.