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 | Baseline minimum | How it is read |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5-mile run | 13:36 | Maximum time - finish at or under this to meet the minimum |
| 2-km walk | 18:30 | Maximum time (approved alternate aerobic component) |
| HAMR shuttle run | 20 shuttles | Minimum shuttles (approved alternate aerobic component) |
| Push-ups | 33 reps | Minimum repetitions in one minute |
| Hand-release push-ups | 10 reps | Minimum repetitions (approved alternate strength component) |
| Sit-ups | 42 reps | Minimum repetitions in one minute |
| Cross-leg reverse crunches | 15 reps | Minimum repetitions (approved alternate core component) |
| Forearm plank | 1:20 | Minimum hold time (approved alternate core component) |
| Waist-to-height ratio | 0.55 or lower | Pass/fail body-composition gate - no points awarded |
How the score composes for men Under 25
For male airmen aged 17-24, the points stack exactly as they do force-wide: the aerobic component can contribute up to 60 of the 100 composite points, and each strength component up to 20.
| Component | Options | Max points |
|---|---|---|
| Aerobic | 1.5-mile run, 2-km walk, or HAMR shuttle run | 60 |
| Strength 1 | Push-ups or hand-release push-ups | 20 |
| Strength 2 | Sit-ups, cross-leg reverse crunches, or forearm plank | 20 |
For men aged 17-24, passing requires 75 points with every minimum met; 90 or better rates Excellent.
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 1.5-mile run 20 seconds too fast and fading in the final half mile. Learn your goal splits: the calculator's baseline maximum time is 13:36, but a competitive composite score means running well under it, so practice even or slightly negative splits in training.
On strength, 33 push-ups and 42 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 1.5-mile run time for men under 25?
This calculator enforces 13:36 as the slowest passing 1.5-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 33 push-ups and 42 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 DAFMAN 36-2905 score charts step requirements through five-year age groups, while this site's calculator applies one baseline set of minimums per gender across every age. Treat the numbers on this page as the calculator's baseline and confirm your exact line in the official charts.
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 component minimum met and a waist-to-height ratio at or under 0.55. 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 DAFMAN 36-2905, last reviewed 2026-06-11.