United States Air Force Fitness Assessment

The United States Air Force Fitness Assessment (FA) is designed to test the body composition, muscular strength/endurance, and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of airmen in the United States Air Force. As part of the Fit to Fight program, the Air Force adopted a more stringent physical fitness assessment in 2004 and replaced the annual ergo-cycle (stationary bike) test that the Air Force had used for several years. Results are stored in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) and accessible via the AF Portal.

Test
Some reports state that participation at USAF fitness centers is up 30 percent since the new program was established. In the FA, Airmen are given a score based on performance consisting of four components: waist circumference, situps, pushups, and a 1.5 mile run. Airmen can potentially earn a score of 100; a passing score is anything over 75 points. Members must complete all components unless medically exempted. If medically exempted from any component, the total score is calculated as follows: Total Component Points Achieved X 100 divided by total possible points.

Maximum component points are:
 * Aerobic—60
 * Body Composition—20
 * Push-ups—10
 * Crunches—10

Airmen who are medically recommended not to run may be cleared to participate in an alternative aerobic fitness assessment. Choice of the alternative test rests with the unit commander, based upon medical guidance.

Beginning in late August 2013, if an Airman fails the abdominal circumference portion of the test, and passes each of the other three components, that Airman will be measured using the Body Mass Index (BMI) taping guidance in Department of Defense instructions. If the Airman meets the DoD BMI standard, they pass the test.

Ratings
The ratings for the FA are as follows


 * Excellent: 90 or above
 * Satisfactory: 75 to 89.9
 * Unsatisfactory: below 75

Originally, Airmen who scored below 70 on the FA scored Poor, and those who scored between 70 and 74.9 received a Marginal rating, while Airmen who scored above 75 passed. In its current state, a score below 75 is considered Poor, and Airmen are required to re-test within 90 days. Scoring 75 or higher is now considered as meeting standards.