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Preparing Soldiers for the AFT: SiteWell’s 360° Strategy
On June 1, 2025, the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) will begin replacing by the new Army Fitness Test (AFT), as outlined in Army Directive 2025-06. With that transition comes more than a change in testing protocol—it’s a shift in how readiness is defined and measured across the force.
At SiteWell Solutions, we recognize that testing well doesn't always mean performing well in the real world. That’s why our human performance model is built to support both.
What’s Changing with the AFT
The AFT consists of five events: max deadlift, hand-release push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and a 2-mile run. There are no more test options like the SPT (standing power throw), and combat MOSs now face a 350-point minimum threshold. Soldiers must test more frequently, with stricter retest timelines after a failure.
How We’re Responding
- Nutritional Readiness Support - Sustains
Our registered dietitians are enhancing consults to account for tighter test windows and recovery cycles. Soldiers receive targeted fueling plans based on their training phase—not just their body composition.
- Strategic Programming - Sustains
We’re phasing out legacy ACFT-specific prep and designing AFT-aligned training that accounts for unit variability, schedule disruptions, and resource limitations. Programming emphasizes recovery, strength balance, and load variability.
- Training With a Target - Revised Programming
While we advocate for comprehensive readiness over test-specific gains, we also know that having a defined target can improve buy-in. Our workshops now use the AFT as a launch point to teach periodization and performance strategy, not just “event hacks.”
- Smarter Workshops - Revised Curriculum
We’ve removed the SPT from our Human Performance workshop format to make space for deeper education. Soldiers now get hands-on tools to plan their recovery, adjust training intensity, and understand how to progress without plateauing or burning out.
Supporting the Mission, Sustainably
The new test may be a requirement—but it doesn’t have to be a roadblock. Our job is to help soldiers and units rise to the standard while building habits that last long after the scorecard is filled out.
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