Sources, rule versions and calculation limits
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Key takeaways
- Rules come from service publications, DFAS and DTMO—not competitor calculators.
- Document effective dates and review dates are different fields.
- Newer directives can override an older overview or table note.
- Unverified cases must remain unavailable instead of receiving guessed scores.
Which official sources govern each tool?
Each guide uses its service’s policy together with the relevant scoring tables rather than one universal military formula.
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| Area | Source and current scope | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Army AFT | Directives 2025-06 and 2026-07 plus AFT scales effective June 1, 2025. 123 | November 8, 2026 CET |
| Air Force PFRA | AFMAN dated March 24, 2026; AFPC charts effective March 1 and corrected March 17. 45 | November 8, 2026 CET |
| Navy PRT | Guide-5A December 2025 plus Guide-1 August 2026. 67 | November 8, 2026 CET |
| Marine PFT/CFT | MCO 6100.13A Admin Change 5 plus combat-arms PFT update. 89 | November 8, 2026 CET |
| Coast Guard | Public ALCOAST program and threshold guidance; full raw-score tables not validated. 1011 | November 8, 2026 CET |
| Space Force | SPFMAN incorporating Change 3, April 24, 2026; official charts in myFitness. 12 | November 8, 2026 CET |
| Basic pay | DFAS 2026 publication and enlisted table. 1314 | November 8, 2026 CET |
| BAH | DTMO live lookup and rate-protection guidance. 1516 | November 8, 2026 CET |
What does “last checked” actually mean?
It is the date the cited content was reviewed, not a guarantee that no later policy change or individual exception exists.
A 2025 scoring table can still govern a 2026 test, while a newer directive changes who uses it. Conversely, a familiar old calculator can become unsuitable when the event weights or test change. Consult the current source and your unit whenever the dates or assessment type do not match.
Which results are outside the verified scope?
Unvalidated table mappings, special-duty tests and individual authorization decisions are outside this content review.
- Coast Guard raw-performance conversions and complete current waiver rules need the official guide.
- Space Force raw-performance charts were not verified publicly; the guide routes to myFitness.
- Navy stationary-bike scoring needs the official calculation method.
- Profiles, partial tests and occupational assessment variants require separate implementation review.
- Pay categories beyond verified source data and special housing entitlements must not be guessed.
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Which sources support this page?
The cited documents support this page’s treatment of Sources, rule versions and calculation limits; government sources do not endorse this website. Last checked: 2026-11-08 (CET, Europe/Stockholm).
- Army Directive 2025-06; AFT effective June 1, 2025 (leaves this site).
- Army Directive 2026-07; April 17, 2026; controls conflicting earlier policy (leaves this site).
- Army AFT scoring scales; approved May 15, 2025; effective June 1, 2025 (leaves this site).
- AFMAN 36-2905; March 24, 2026; especially paragraphs 1.3, 3.1, 3.7, 3.9 and 3.15 (leaves this site).
- AFPC PFRA scoring charts; effective March 1, 2026; corrected March 17, 2026 (leaves this site).
- Navy PRP Guide-5A; December 2025; sections 1, 3 and 4 (leaves this site).
- Navy PRP Guide-1; August 2026; section 1, paragraph 7 (leaves this site).
- MCO 6100.13A with Administrative Change 5; May 28, 2025; enclosure 1, chapters 1–3 (leaves this site).pdf).
- MARADMIN 613/25; combat-arms PFT changes effective January 1, 2026 (leaves this site).
- U.S. Coast Guard ALCOAST 082/26; March 30, 2026; official agency bulletin (leaves this site).
- U.S. Coast Guard ALCOAST 168/26; June 9, 2026; final public program update (leaves this site).
- SPFMAN 36-2905; September 26, 2025; incorporating Change 3, April 24, 2026; paragraphs 3.1–3.8 and 7.1 (leaves this site).
- DFAS 2026 military pay tables announcement; January 28, 2026 (leaves this site).
- DFAS enlisted basic pay; table explicitly effective January 1, 2026 despite older page title (leaves this site).
- DTMO BAH rate lookup; 2026 rates and Abilene temporary increase effective May 16, 2026 (leaves this site).
- DTMO Basic Allowance for Housing; eligibility and individual rate protection (leaves this site).
