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DAFMAN 36-2905 Guide

What DAFMAN 36-2905 actually means for your Air Force PFA.

This page is a plain-language guide to the parts of DAFMAN 36-2905 most Airmen actually care about: how the Air Force fitness test works, what counts toward the composite score, and what they need to pass.

Overview

DAFMAN 36-2905 is the manual behind the Air Force PFA.

It lays out how the Physical Fitness Assessment is structured, how each event is scored, and how ratings like Excellent, Satisfactory, Marginal, and Unsatisfactory are applied. It also covers testing procedures, component options, and administrative details.

Who it applies to

Air Force and Space Force members using current Department of the Air Force fitness standards.

What it covers

Scoring tables, event rules, component weights, test options, and fitness assessment procedures.

Why people look it up

Usually to check passing scores, component options, and how close they are to a better overall rating.

What Matters Most

The parts most people need clarified.

1. The PFA is a composite score, not one single event.

  • Your overall result comes from multiple components rather than just your run time.
  • Aerobic fitness carries the heaviest weight in the total score.
  • Push-ups and core still matter, especially when you are close to a higher category.

2. Passing is about both the total and the component rules.

  • A Satisfactory overall result starts at 75 points.
  • Excellent starts at 90 points.
  • Members still need to pay attention to current component requirements and procedures in the governing manual.

3. Alternatives matter.

  • The aerobic event is not limited to the 1.5-mile run.
  • Depending on what is authorized, alternatives like the HAMR or walk option may apply.
  • Strength and core options can also vary by current standards and approved testing choices.
Quick Answers

Questions that usually send people to the manual.

What score is passing?

A Satisfactory overall score starts at 75.

What score is Excellent?

An Excellent overall score starts at 90.

What event changes the score fastest?

Usually the aerobic component, because it carries the most weight in the composite score.

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