Standards Charts
Air Force PT Standards: Men Under 25
Most men face their first Physical Fitness Assessment before turning 25, often within months of Basic Military Training or technical school. At ages 17-24 the official charts expect the fastest runs and highest rep counts of any male age group, so the habits you set now carry through your whole career. This page shows the baseline minimums our calculator scores against for men, how the 100-point composite is assembled, and what to focus on before test day.
| Component | Minimum | How it is read |
|---|---|---|
| 2-mile run | 19:45 | Maximum time for the minimum passing score - finish at or under this |
| 2-km walk | 16:16 | Maximum time, pass/fail approved alternate - carries no points |
| HAMR shuttle run | 42 shuttles | Minimum shuttles for the minimum passing score (approved alternate) |
| Push-ups | 30 reps | Minimum repetitions in one minute |
| Hand-release push-ups | 27 reps | Minimum repetitions (approved alternate strength component) |
| Sit-ups | 33 reps | Minimum repetitions in one minute |
| Cross-leg reverse crunches | 35 reps | Minimum repetitions (approved alternate core component) |
| Forearm plank | 1:35 | 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 men Under 25
For male 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 |
For men aged 17-24, passing requires 75 points with every minimum met; 90 or better rates 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 men under 25
Speed comes easily at this age; pacing does not. A common failure pattern for young male airmen is opening the 2-mile run 20 seconds too fast and fading in the final half mile. Learn your goal splits: the calculator's baseline maximum time is 19:45, but a competitive composite score means running well under it, so practice even or slightly negative splits in training.
On strength, 30 push-ups and 33 sit-ups are the calculator's floor for men, not a target. Recovery at 17-24 is quick enough to train push-up volume three times a week with grease-the-groove sets between workouts. Bank points here so a windy run day cannot drag the composite below the 75-point pass line.
FAQs: men Under 25
What is the minimum 2-mile run time for men under 25?
This calculator enforces 19:45 as the slowest passing 2-mile run for men of any age, including under 25. The official DAFMAN 36-2905 chart line for ages 17-24 can differ, so check the regulation for your exact run requirement before test day.
How many push-ups and sit-ups do men under 25 need?
The calculator's baseline is 30 push-ups and 33 sit-ups in one minute for men. Hitting only those minimums leaves your composite near the floor, so younger airmen should aim well above them to bank points toward the 75-point pass mark.
Do the standards change when I turn 25?
In the official charts, yes: ages 25-29 sit in their own column with slightly different lines. 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 score do men under 25 need to pass the PT test?
Same as every age group: at least 75 of 100 points, with every scored-minimum component met. Waist-to-height ratio adds its own 0-20 points on top, full points at 0.49. A composite of 90+ rates Excellent.
Estimate your score as a male 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.