AFMAN 36-2905: AIR FORCE PHYSICAL FITNESS READINESS PROGRAM

AFMAN 36-2905 — index record

Number	AFMAN 36-2905
Title	AIR FORCE PHYSICAL FITNESS READINESS PROGRAM
Published	March 24, 2026
Certified current	March 24, 2026
Office of primary responsibility	AF/A1
Issued by	Headquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the index	Current
Last index action	UpdateContact, August 20, 2026
Source index	Air Force e-Publishing
Index last read	October 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This publication implements the physical fitness requirements of Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-29, Military Standards. This publication provides directive guidance for the Physical Fitness Readiness Program. This publication applies to the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard. This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force. This instruction requires the collection and/or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Department of Defense Instruction 5400.11, DoD Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs. The applicable System of Record Notice (SORN) DoD-0020, Military Human Resource Records is available at: https://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNs/. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records

Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been revised and should be completely reviewed. Changes include Integration of Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) for body composition scoring (20 points), replacing the 1.5-mile run with a 2.0-mile run or 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run (HAMR), and adjusting component point distribution (15 points each for muscular strength and core endurance, 50 points for cardiorespiratory). WHtR execution guidelines emphasize decoupling from other components to reduce unsafe practices. Airmen identified with a WHtR of > .55 with an unsatisfactory Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA), will complete a Body Fat Assessment (BFA) using a secondary method and will enter a body composition remedial program. Assessments are now bi- annual for all members. All ARC members will test every 12 months. Unit assessments are subject to Installation Commanders discretion. Medically exempt members enter PFRA Hold and Adaptive Fitness Program (AFP). Physical conditioning is required every duty day, and Commander’s responsibilities are outlined within. Physical fitness is the Airman’s responsibility. All components of the Air Force (AF), Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG) will follow the new assessment and program guidelines. Guidelines for USSF physical fitness requirements can be found in SPFMAN 36-2905.

Chapter 1—GENERAL INFORMATIONp. 6
Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 8
Chapter 3—OFFICIAL FITNESS ASSESSMENTp. 26
Chapter 4—EXEMPTIONSp. 39
Chapter 5—EDUCATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND INTERVENTIONp. 44
Chapter 6—SPECIAL POPULATIONSp. 47
Chapter 7—SYSTEMS MANAGEMENTp. 50
Chapter 8—ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL ACTIONSp. 52
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 56
Attachment 4—WRITTEN ORDER PFRA ADMINISTRATORSp. 70
Attachment 5—ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL ACTIONSp. 72
Attachment 7—PHYSICAL CONDITIONING PROGRAM GUIDELINESp. 77
Attachment 8—BODY FAT ASSESSMENT (BFA) INSTRUCTIONSp. 79
Attachment 9—BODY FAT PERCENT TABLESp. 91
Attachment 10—BODY FAT PERCENT TABLESp. 99

All 73 contents entries

Chapter 1—GENERAL INFORMATIONp. 6
1.1. Overview of Physical Fitness Readiness Program (PFRP)p. 6
1.2. Required Physical Conditioning Program (PCP)p. 6
1.3. Air Force Physical Fitness Readiness Assessmentsp. 7
Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 8
2.1. Chief of Staff of the Air Forcep. 8
2.7. Air Force Surgeon General (AF/SG)p. 9
2.8. Air Force Physical Fitness and Body Composition Working Group Charterp. 10
2.10. National Guard Bureau, ANG Sustainment Services Branch (NGB/A1XS)p. 10
2.12. Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)p. 12
2.13. Air Force Services Center Fitness and Sports (AFSVC/VMS)p. 12
2.14. Installation Commanderp. 13
2.15. Wing Commander or equivalentp. 14
2.16. Medical Group/Squadron Commanderp. 14
2.17. Guard Medical Unit (GMU), or Reserve Medical Unit (RMU) Providerp. 14
2.18. Medical Liaison Officer (ARC Only)p. 15
2.19. Force Support Squadron Commander/Directorp. 15
2.20. Fitness Information Manager (FIM)p. 16
2.21. AFR ONLY. Tenant Wing Fitness Program Manager (WFPM)p. 16
2.22. AFR ONLY. Stand-Alone Installation Exercise Physiologist (EP)p. 17
2.23. Master Fitness Leader (MFL)p. 17
2.24. Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) Managerp. 18
2.25. Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA) Administratorp. 20
2.26. Unit Commanders/Directorp. 20
2.27. Unit Fitness Assessment Cell (UFAC)p. 22
2.28. Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM)p. 22
2.29. Peer Fitness Leaders (PFL)p. 23
2.30. Memberp. 24
Chapter 3—OFFICIAL FITNESS ASSESSMENTp. 26
3.1. Generalp. 26
3.2. Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA) Administrationp. 26
3.3. Fitness Screening Questionnaire (FSQ)p. 27
3.4. Bi-Annual Unit Assessment Requirementp. 27
3.5. Extenuating Circumstancesp. 28
3.6. Fitness Assessment Composite Scorep. 28
3.7. Scoringp. 28
3.8. Diagnostic PFRAp. 29
3.9. Scoring For Members with Exemptionsp. 30
3.10. Frequency of Physical Fitness Readiness Assessmentsp. 30
3.11. Physical Fitness Readiness (PFR)p. 32
3.12. Illness or Injuryp. 32
3.14. Course and Track Safety and Environmental Conditionsp. 34
3.15. Official Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment Proceduresp. 34
Chapter 4—EXEMPTIONSp. 39
4.1. Medical Exemptionsp. 39
4.2. Extended Duration Profilep. 41
4.3. Airman Medical Readiness Optimization (AMRO) Boardp. 41
4.4. Installation/GSU/Detachments PFRA Waiversp. 43
Chapter 5—EDUCATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND INTERVENTIONp. 44
5.1. Unit Fitness Program Manager (UFPM) Trainingp. 44
5.2. Unit Fitness Assessment Cell (UFAC) Manager Trainingp. 44
5.3. PFRA Administrator Trainingp. 44
5.4. Peer Fitness Leader (PFL) Trainingp. 44
5.5. Adaptive Fitness Program (AFP)p. 44
5.6. Fitness Reconditioning Program (FRP)p. 45
Chapter 6—SPECIAL POPULATIONSp. 47
6.1. Students and Accessionsp. 47
6.2. Geographically Separated Unit or Memberp. 47
6.3. Others- Centers, Headquarters, MAJCOMs, etcp. 48
6.4. Individual Reservists (IMA/PIRR)p. 48
Chapter 7—SYSTEMS MANAGEMENTp. 50
Chapter 8—ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL ACTIONSp. 52
8.1. Adverse Personnel Actionsp. 52
8.2. Fitness Appealsp. 53
8.3. Fitness Appeal Processp. 53
8.4. Correcting Administrative Errors on Fitness Assessment Scores in myFitnessp. 55
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 56
Attachment 4—WRITTEN ORDER PFRA ADMINISTRATORSp. 70
Attachment 5—ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL ACTIONSp. 72
Attachment 7—PHYSICAL CONDITIONING PROGRAM GUIDELINESp. 77
Attachment 8—BODY FAT ASSESSMENT (BFA) INSTRUCTIONSp. 79
Attachment 9—BODY FAT PERCENT TABLESp. 91
Attachment 10—BODY FAT PERCENT TABLESp. 99

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