How to Read, Score and Use an APFT Scorecard: The Army Physical Fitness Test Explained and Preserved

Table of Contents

1. Key Highlights
2. Introduction
3. What the APFT measured and how points were assigned
4. Event-by-event: how each station was judged and common errors to avoid
5. How to read and score a DA Form 705 scorecard: step-by-step examples
6. The APFT timeline: when it was retired and what replaced it
7. Alternate aerobic events and medical profiles
8. How the APFT compares with the ACFT and the Army Fitness Test (AFT)
9. Using APFT results: benchmarking, training decisions and promotion history
10. Training to improve APFT scores — practical, age-aware programs
11. Test-day practices and common procedural questions
12. Treadmill runs, field runs and cross-environment comparisons
13. Real-world examples and how units used APFT data
14. Sources, documentation and where to find APFT tables
15. Practical use-cases for APFT calculators
16. Closing perspective before the FAQ
17. FAQ

Key Highlights

• The APFT consisted of three graded events — push-ups, sit-ups and a 2-mile run — each scored 0–100 by age and sex; a minimum of 60 per event and 180 total was required to pass.
• The APFT is retired for record purposes (replaced first by the ACFT, then by the Army Fitness Test), but the scoring tables and scorecards remain useful for reading legacy results and benchmarking fitness.
• Understanding the table rules (how run times between rows are scored, no extended-scale scoring, alternate aerobic events for profiles) is essential when interpreting old scorecards or using APFT results to guide training.

Introduction

The Army Physical Fitness Test governed soldier fitness assessments for roughly four decades. For many service members, the APFT scorecard—DA Form 705 from May 2010—remains an important record of past performance, a historical benchmark or a way to measure improvement against a straightforward, familiar standard. The test measured three basic elements of physical readiness: upper-body muscular endurance (push-ups), abdominal endurance (sit-ups) and aerobic capacity (2-mile run). Each event used printed tables keyed to age group and sex to convert raw performance into event scores from zero to 100; the three event scores added to a total out of 300.

Although the APFT no longer serves as the Army’s record test (the Army Combat Fitness Test replaced it in stages starting in 2022 and the Army Fitness Test replaced the ACFT in 2025), the rules, scoring tables and test procedures still matter. Veterans, historians, unit fitness leaders and anyone comparing older records to current standards must know how the APFT scored performance, what counted as a pass, and how alternate events and medical profiles were handled. The following explains the APFT in detail, teaches how to read and score a DA Form 705 scorecard, compares the APFT to newer Army fitness tests, and offers practical guidance for training and using old results as a benchmark.

What the APFT measured and how points were assigned

The APFT consisted of three events executed on the same test day: 2 minutes of push-ups, 2 minutes of sit-ups, and a 2-mile run. Each event produced a score from 0 to 100 based on printed tables for the soldier’s sex and age group. The sit-up table was the same for men and women; push-ups and run times used separate columns.

Scoring rules that determined pass/fail and point totals:

• Minimum to pass: 60 points in each event and 180 points total. Failing to reach 60 in any single event resulted in failure of the entire test regardless of the total.
• Basic Combat Training standard: trainees needed a minimum of 50 points per event and 150 total.
• Top score: 300 points (100 in each event). The Army’s FM 7-22 prohibited extended-scale scoring, so no event could be worth more than 100 points.
• Run times that fell between two printed table rows earned the lower of the two adjacent point values. Push-ups and sit-ups had a printed row for each possible repetition count; therefore their scoring was deterministic by rep count.
• Alternate aerobic events: soldiers medically profiled from running were permitted to take an alternate aerobic event — an 800-yard swim, a 6.2-mile cycle ergometer or bicycle, or a 2.5-mile walk — judged go/no-go against an age- and sex-specific time. These alternate events were pass/fail and were not assigned points on the APFT scorecard.

Reading the table properly is key: the tables show the raw performance that corresponds to a given score. For example, under the male 22–26 table, 75 push-ups, 80 sit-ups, and a 13:00 run equated to 100 points each. If a soldier recorded 58 push-ups (80 points), 65 sit-ups (80 points), and a 14:30 run (the time sits between 13:54 for 90 and 14:48 for 80), the run would score 80 points (lower of the two), yielding a total of 240.

Event-by-event: how each station was judged and common errors to avoid

Understanding the precise performance standards and the typical ways soldiers lose points clarifies both test-day execution and how to structure corrective training.

Push-ups (2 minutes)

• Execution: From the front-leaning rest (plank) position, the body moved as a single unit. The soldier lowered until the upper arms reached at least parallel with the ground and then returned to straight arms. Feet could be together or up to 12 inches apart.
• Rest rules: Only the front-leaning rest was permitted as a rest position. Lifting a hand or foot, or resting on the ground (coming to the knees or chest) terminated the event.
• Common deductions and faults: Failing to maintain a straight line (sagging hips), not achieving full depth, short or incomplete repetitions, or using the knees to rest. Rushed, shallow reps reduce effective repetitions and thus points.

Sit-ups (2 minutes)

• Execution: Knees bent at 90 degrees, fingers interlocked behind the head, partner holding the ankles using hands only. The soldier sat up until the base of the neck cleared the base of the spine and returned until the bottom of the shoulder blades touched the ground. The up position was the only permitted rest.
• Common faults: Pulling on the neck or head with hands rather than using abdominal force; failing to reach full range of motion on the up or down phases; feet lifting off the ground; letting elbows touch the ground on the up position.

2-mile run

• Execution: On a measured course, soldiers ran—or walked if necessary—without being physically assisted. Pacing beside a soldier without touching was allowed. Leaving the course or receiving physical help ended the event.
• Scoring nuance: The printed tables provide time cutoffs for 100, 90, 80, 70 and 60 points. Any time between two printed cutoffs received the lower adjacent point value. For treadmill runs in training, compare treadmill times only to treadmill benchmarks because environmental and mechanical differences alter performance.

Common test-day mistakes across events

• Poor warm-up: Insufficient dynamic warm-up reduces repetitions and elevates injury risk.
• Over-rest between events: Soldiers had 10–20 minutes between events. Sitting in rigid postures or failing to re-warm can blunt performance on subsequent stations.
• Technique drift under fatigue: As reps accumulate, technique often degrades. Consistent focus on form preserves rep quality and reduces disqualifying faults.
• Misreading tables: Applying the wrong age-group column or miscounting reps directly alters reported points and pass/fail status.

How to read and score a DA Form 705 scorecard: step-by-step examples

DA Form 705 was the official APFT record. The form lists raw event results and the corresponding event points from the table columns for the soldier’s age bracket and sex, culminating in a total out of 300.

Example 1: A young male soldier (age group 22–26) with the following raw results:

• Push-ups: 58 reps
• Sit-ups: 65 reps
• Run: 14:30

Looking at the male 22–26 column in DA Form 705 tables:

• Push-ups: 58 reps corresponds to 80 points.
• Sit-ups: 65 reps corresponds to 80 points.
• Run: 14:30 falls between 13:54 (90 points) and 14:48 (80 points). The rule assigns the lower of the two, so the run scores 80 points.
  Total: 80 + 80 + 80 = 240 out of 300. This is a clear pass: each event ≥ 60 and total ≥ 180.

Example 2: An older female soldier (age group 37–41) with:

• Push-ups: 20 reps
• Sit-ups: 48 reps
• Run: 21:00

From the female 37–41 table:

• Push-ups: 20 reps corresponds to 70 points.
• Sit-ups: 48 reps corresponds to 70 or 80 depending on table rows; use the printed table—assume 48 is 70 for this example (verify actual table).
• Run: 21:00 fits between table times and likely corresponds to 80 or 70 depending on the exact cutoffs. If any single event falls below 60 points, the test is failed regardless of the total.

Practical scoring tips

• Always verify the soldier’s age group and sex columns before applying table values. Age groups jump in five-year increments, and a one-year error moves you to different cutoffs.
• For runs recorded with seconds, match exact minutes:seconds to the table. If a time is faster than the listed cutoff, it earns the higher points; if between two listed times, it earns the lower.
• When reading archived scorecards, check whether someone used alternate aerobic events; those are recorded as go/no-go and do not provide numerical points.

The APFT timeline: when it was retired and what replaced it

Understanding when the APFT ceased to be the record physical fitness test clarifies the status of legacy scores and promotion-point eligibility.

Key rollout dates and policy milestones:

• 1 April 2022: The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) began replacing the APFT, starting with diagnostic testing.
• 1 October 2022: ACFT scores became record scores for Regular Army and Active Guard Reserve soldiers. The Army Reserve and National Guard followed on 1 April 2023.
• 31 March 2023: Last day Regular Army and Active Guard Reserve soldiers could use a prior APFT for promotion points. Army Reserve soldiers outside AGR could use their APFTs for promotion point calculation until 31 March 2024.
• 1 June 2025: The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced the ACFT. The AFT includes a 3-repetition max deadlift, hand-release push-ups, a sprint-drag-carry, a plank and the 2-mile run.

Policy implications

• APFT record scores remain on archived records and can still reflect historical readiness, but they are no longer used for current record-keeping, promotion point calculations beyond the transition windows, or mandatory readiness standards.
• Units with older performance data may use APFT scores informally for baseline comparisons, training prescriptions or when assessing long-term trends in unit fitness.

Alternate aerobic events and medical profiles

Soldiers who could not safely perform the 2-mile run due to a medical profile were allowed one alternate aerobic event. Rather than receiving a score between 0 and 100, the alternate events were judged pass/fail against a time standard for the soldier’s age and sex. The options included:

• 800-yard swim
• 6.2-mile bicycle or 6.2 miles on a stationary cycle ergometer
• 2.5-mile walk

Key points about alternates:

• Pass/fail scoring: These were not assigned event points on the DA Form 705. The test engineer recorded a go or no-go for the alternate aerobic event.
• Medical clearance and documentation: A current medical profile that justified the alternate event had to be in place. Test administrators documented the reason for the substitution.
• Training considerations: Soldiers on profiles should focus on maintaining cardiovascular base with low-impact modalities (swimming, cycling, brisk walking) and consult medical personnel and physical therapists for safe progressions.

How the APFT compares with the ACFT and the Army Fitness Test (AFT)

Both the ACFT and the AFT reimagined Army fitness assessment to address perceived gaps in occupational specificity and injury risk. The APFT emphasized endurance and core stamina using three simple events; subsequent tests expanded the battery to include strength, power and movement tasks more directly tied to combat tasks.

Major differences:

• Events: APFT had three events (push-ups, sit-ups, 2-mile run). ACFT and AFT include multiple, more occupationally specific events. The AFT, the current test since June 2025, uses five events: a 3-repetition maximum deadlift, hand-release push-ups, a sprint-drag-carry, a plank and the 2-mile run. Note the AFT removed sit-ups in favor of plank/core endurance.
• Scoring: The APFT used 0–100 per event with 60 minimum. The AFT still uses 0–100 per event with a higher composite threshold on the combat standard (350 versus 300 on the general standard). The AFT introduced separate general and combat standards, altering pass thresholds and expectations.
• Occupational specificity and injury considerations: Newer tests emphasize strength, agility and functional movement deemed more predictive of combat tasks. They also attempted to reduce repetitive strain injuries tied to high-volume sit-ups and push-ups through varied event selection.

Implications for soldiers and leaders

• Training must adapt from repetitive endurance training toward a mixed program that develops maximal strength, anaerobic capacity, movement quality and core stability.
• Units transitioning from APFT-era training philosophies need structured strength programming, movement screening and recovery planning to sustain readiness and reduce injuries.

Using APFT results: benchmarking, training decisions and promotion history

Although no longer the Army’s record fitness test, APFT results can still be useful:

Benchmarking

• Individuals returning to training after time away or veterans evaluating baseline fitness can use APFT tables to quantify performance in a familiar framework.
• Training programs designed during the APFT era often persist; use the old standards to set goals and measure progress.

Promotion points and personnel records

• Historical APFT scores remain on personnel records. For soldiers who served during the APFT era, those scores influenced promotion points and career milestones. Understand the policy windows: the APFT’s last usability for promotion varied by component (Regular Army/AGR vs Reserve/Guard).

Research and trend analysis

• Units and researchers can use archived APFT data to analyze long-term trends in soldier physical readiness, injury incidence correlated to training regimes, or demographic shifts in performance.

Caveats

• APFT results are age- and sex-normed; comparing raw numbers across demographics without adjusting for those factors—particularly for longitudinal research—can mislead.
• Do not treat an APFT pass as equivalent to passing current tests (AFT). The demands and pass standards differ.

Training to improve APFT scores — practical, age-aware programs

If you are using an APFT score as a benchmark or preparing to match historical results, targeted training improves all three events. Below are evidence-based practices and an 8-week sample plan tailored to improving push-ups, sit-ups, and 2-mile run performance. Adjust volume and intensity for age, injury history, and recovery needs.

General principles

• Progressive overload: Increase total volume or intensity gradually. Push for small weekly improvements in repetitions or run velocity.
• Specificity: Train movements and energy systems used in the test. Push-ups respond to volume and strength work; sit-ups improve with specific core endurance and technique practice; running performance depends on aerobic base plus anaerobic threshold work.
• Recovery and technique: Proper form reduces injury and optimizes repetitions. Prioritize sleep, nutrition and mobility work. Older soldiers should emphasize joint health, eccentric strength work and longer warm-ups.

Sample 8-week program (three quality sessions per week + two active recovery/light cardio days) Weeks 1–4 (building base)

• Session A: Push-day + short intervals
  • Push-up technique work: 5 sets of 8–12 tempo push-ups (3:1:1 tempo, feet neutral)
  • Strength: Incline/bench press or dumbbell presses 3×5–8 (moderate weight)
  • Run intervals: 6 × 400m at 5K pace with 90–120s recovery
  • Accessory: Plank 3×45–60s
• Session B: Sit-up/core + steady run
  • Sit-up practice: 4× max reps with perfect form (rest 90s) OR mix in hip flexor-friendly core work like dead bugs and hanging knee raises
  • Steady aerobic run: 30–40 minutes at conversational pace
  • Mobility: hip flexor and thoracic mobility
• Session C: Threshold and tempo
  • Push-up volume sets: 4 sets to near-failure spaced throughout session (grease the groove)
  • Tempo run: 20–25 minutes at comfortably hard pace (close to lactate threshold)
  • Core: 3× 1-minute front plank, side planks 3×30s each side

Weeks 5–8 (intensification and peaking)

• Increase push-up volume and specificity: perform two timed, maximal 2-minute push-up efforts spaced by 72 hours in week 7 to practice pacing.
• Add more speed on the run: 5 × 800m at 10K pace with 2–3 minutes recovery during week 6.
• Practice full APFT simulations on week 8 to review pacing and recovery transitions between events.

Sample micro-sessions for quick gains (daily 15–20 minutes)

• Push-up micro-session: 6–8 sets of 10–20 submaximal push-ups spaced across the day (grease-the-groove) for neural adaptation and technique.
• Short core circuit: 3 rounds of 20 sit-ups, 30s plank, 12 leg raises — avoid overtraining hip flexors.
• Run strides: After an easy 20-minute run, do 6–8 × 60–80m strides to preserve leg turnover and neuromuscular sharpness.

Age-specific adjustments

• Older soldiers: Emphasize eccentric strength, mobility work, and controlled increases in volume. Swap high-volume sit-up sessions for varied core work (planks, Pallof press, dead bugs) to reduce lumbar strain.
• Younger soldiers: Can tolerate more frequent high-volume sets but should still prioritize recovery and movement quality.

Nutrition, hydration and sleep

• Carbohydrate availability supports repeated high-rep sets and interval training. Protein intake supports recovery and strength gains.
• Hydration and electrolyte balance influence performance in sustained efforts like the 2-mile run and maximal push-up sets.
• Aim for consistent sleep to consolidate adaptations and support daily performance.

Test-day practices and common procedural questions

Optimize performance and avoid disqualification with careful test preparation and procedural awareness.

Before the test

• Warm-up: 10–15 minutes dynamic warm-up including light jogging, mobility, activation drills and specific warm-up sets for push-ups/sit-ups.
• Equipment and course check: Confirm the course is measured and the timer is calibrated. Inspect the test area surface for hazards.
• Clarify rules: Verify allowed rest positions, counting procedures, and who will record results.

During the test

• Pacing on push-ups: Begin at a sustainable tempo that maintains form across two minutes. Explosive starts often cause burnout.
• Sit-up rhythm: Controlled tempo to reduce neck strain and premature fatigue. Partner holding ankles should use only hands.
• Run strategy: Start at a target pace and avoid consuming too much anaerobic capacity in the first mile. Negative split (second mile faster) is often effective.

After the test

• Recovery: Gentle cooldown and static stretching. Ice or anti-inflammatory strategies for persistent local pain under medical guidance.
• Record accuracy: Ensure the DA Form 705 reflects raw counts and table-derived points correctly. Have a witness sign the form.

Procedural FAQs (test-day)

• Can you retest the same day? Typically no. Army guidance required scheduled retest procedures; immediate retesting was not standard. Follow unit policy and chain-of-command instructions.
• Are pacers allowed on the run? A pacer may run alongside a soldier without physical contact. Physical assistance or pacing by pushing is prohibited.

Treadmill runs, field runs and cross-environment comparisons

Using treadmill times to interpret APFT run performance requires caution. Environmental factors such as wind, surface, elevation and temperature substantially affect outdoor performance. Treadmills remove wind resistance and can artificially change biomechanics.

Guidance

• For home benchmarking, record treadmill 2-mile times and compare them only to other treadmill tests you run.
• To assess outdoor readiness for a specific course, perform at least one outdoor trial. Convert treadmill times conservatively—expect treadmill times to be slightly faster for the same perceived exertion. Factors such as treadmill grade and belt speed accuracy also matter.

Practical tip: If you must compare treadmill time to outdoor table, add 10–20 seconds per mile (20–40 seconds for 2 miles) as a rough correction for most runners, but treat it as an approximation. Environmental specifics can make this correction larger or smaller.

Real-world examples and how units used APFT data

Numerous units used APFT results as both an administrative tool and a training barometer. Two anonymized, composite examples illustrate how APFT data functioned in practice.

Composite case A: A company-level fitness push

• Situation: A company posted a declining average APFT score across six months. Leadership instituted weekly group runs, twice-weekly circuit workouts emphasizing push-up volume and technique clinics for sit-ups.
• Outcome: Within eight weeks the company average rose by 15–20 points. The improvements tracked closely with more targeted work on pacing for the run and technique correction for push-ups, highlighting the value of focused, event-specific practice.

Composite case B: Using APFT for individual career planning

• Situation: A mid-career NCO had an APFT score from three years prior showing a strong run but weak push-ups. The soldier used the old DA Form 705 scorecard as a baseline to rebuild strength, focusing on weighted press and high-rep push-up progressions over 12 weeks.
• Outcome: The soldier’s push-up capacity doubled, and subsequent recorded fitness tests (on newer standards) reflected improved upper-body endurance and overall readiness.

These examples show how APFT scores acted as actionable data points for targeted improvement and unit-level fitness initiatives.

Sources, documentation and where to find APFT tables

The APFT scoring tables and procedures are preserved in Army documents:

• DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard), May 2010 edition, contains the printable scoring tables and the formats used to record events and points.
• FM 7-22 (Army Physical Readiness Training), Appendix A, describes test procedures, scoring, and alternate events. The October 2012 edition contains the APFT standards used in the scorecard.
• Official Army Directives detail the transition timeline to the ACFT and later the AFT.

Online archives and unit-level fitness offices typically maintain copies of DA Form 705 and FM 7-22. When using archived documents, ensure you consult the edition that matches the period you are evaluating (tables and policies changed over time).

Practical use-cases for APFT calculators

APFT calculators that implement DA Form 705 tables are useful tools for:

• Reading antiques and archived scorecards: If an old DA Form 705 lists raw results but not points, a calculator quickly computes event scores and totals.
• Benchmarks: Individuals and units can see how a raw result maps to age-sex-normed points.
• Training goal setting: Back-calculate the raw performance needed to reach a target event score (e.g., what push-up count yields 80 points for 32–36 males?).
• Education: Newer generations of soldiers unfamiliar with the APFT can learn the older system’s mechanics and evaluate legacy data.

Limitations to remember:

• Calculators should only use official table values; conversions or interpolations beyond the printed rules (especially for runs between rows) must follow the “lower of the two” rule.
• Alternate aerobic events cannot be scored by point-based calculators since they were go/no-go.

Closing perspective before the FAQ

The APFT shaped generations of Army physical training and remains a widely recognized fitness benchmark. Knowing how it scored performance, how to read DA Form 705, and how its rules treated borderline times and alternate events is critical for interpreting historical records and for individuals who still use the test as a personal gauge. The APFT’s simplicity gave it longevity; newer tests prioritize occupational specificity and different physical attributes. Both approaches offer value: the APFT for straightforward endurance and repetition measures, and newer tests for a broader, combat-focused fitness profile. Use archived APFT data with an awareness of its norms, and apply targeted training principles to address specific weaknesses revealed by the scorecard.

FAQ

Q: Is the APFT still used by the Army?
A: No. The APFT was retired for record purposes in phased transitions to the ACFT (beginning in 2022) and then to the Army Fitness Test (AFT) on 1 June 2025. The APFT remains useful for historical records, benchmarking and training reference.

Q: What was required to pass the APFT?
A: A soldier needed at least 60 points in each event and a total of 180 points across the three events. Falling below 60 points on any single event resulted in test failure, regardless of the overall total.

Q: Were APFT standards identical for men and women?
A: No. The sit-up table was the same for men and women within each age group. Push-up counts and run-time cutoffs were printed separately for men and women in the DA Form 705 tables.

Q: How were run times that fell between two printed cutoffs scored?
A: A run time between two adjacent rows on the table earned the lower of the two point values. For example, if 13:54 mapped to 90 points and 14:48 mapped to 80 points, a run of 14:30 would score 80 points.

Q: What were the alternate aerobic events for medically profiled soldiers?
A: The alternate aerobic events included an 800-yard swim, a 6.2-mile bicycle or on a cycle ergometer, and a 2.5-mile walk. Each was judged as go/no-go against age- and sex-specific times and was not assigned numerical points on the APFT.

Q: Could treadmill times be used to compare to APFT run times?
A: Treadmill runs are suitable as home benchmarks, but treadmill times should only be compared with other treadmill runs. Environmental and mechanical differences make direct comparisons to outdoor APFT course times imprecise. If converting roughly, add a conservative time penalty to treadmill results before comparing to outdoor table cutoffs.

Q: How often were soldiers required to take the APFT?
A: Under the guidance cited in FM 7-22 and AR 350-1, soldiers generally took the APFT at least twice per year for record. Units could administer additional diagnostic tests for training purposes.

Q: How does the APFT differ from the current Army Fitness Test (AFT)?
A: The AFT uses five events — a 3-repetition max deadlift, hand-release push-ups, a sprint-drag-carry, a plank and a 2-mile run — instead of APFT’s three. The AFT removed traditional sit-ups and added strength, power and movement tasks. Scoring remains 0–100 per event, but pass thresholds and combat vs general standards differ (AFT has a higher combat standard threshold).

Q: Did any APFT events allow extended-scale scoring beyond 100 points?
A: No. FM 7-22 explicitly prohibited extended-scale scoring for the APFT; each event was capped at 100 points.

Q: Where can I find official APFT scoring tables and guidance?
A: The APFT scoring tables and procedures are in DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard, May 2010) and FM 7-22 (Army Physical Readiness Training), Appendix A (October 2012). Unit readiness offices and official Army publications repositories also maintain archived copies.

Q: If I have an old DA Form 705 with raw results but no points, how do I compute the score?
A: Identify the soldier’s age group and sex, consult the DA Form 705 scoring table for that column, and translate raw reps/times to event points. For runs between printed times, apply the rule to take the lower adjacent point value. Sum the three event points for the total.

Q: How should older soldiers adapt training for APFT-style benchmarks?
A: Emphasize gradual progression, mobility and joint health. Prioritize eccentrics, strengthen supporting musculature, substitute varied core work for high-volume sit-ups where needed, and allow longer warm-ups and recovery intervals.

Q: What happens if one event is under 60 points but total is over 180?
A: The soldier fails the APFT. Meeting at least 60 points in each event was mandatory.

Q: Are there any archived tools that replicate DA Form 705 scoring?
A: Several calculators and tools replicate DA Form 705 scoring tables for reading old results. Verify that any tool uses the official table values and the “lower-of-two” rule for run times to ensure accurate scoring.

Q: Can Navy SEAL candidates use APFT standards for screening?
A: No. Navy SEAL screening uses the Navy Physical Screening Test (PST), which includes a swim, push-ups, curl-ups, pull-ups and a 1.5-mile run as defined in Navy guidance (MILPERSMAN 1220-410). The APFT is an Army standard and not used for SEAL entry screening.

Q: If a soldier took an alternate aerobic event, how is that recorded?
A: The alternate event is marked as go/no-go and does not contribute numerical points to the APFT event totals on the DA Form 705.

Q: Does the APFT still matter for career records?
A: APFT scores from the period when it was a record test remain part of a soldier’s historical record. They may provide context for past promotion point decisions and performance histories, but they no longer serve as current record fitness tests or determine fitness-related administrative actions under current Army directives.

If you have a specific DA Form 705 scorecard or a set of raw results you want scored, provide the age group, sex and raw event numbers and a scoring breakdown can be calculated using the official DA Form 705 tables.