US Army Special Forces (SFAS) Fitness Standards
Could you meet the US Army Special Forces (SFAS) standard? These are Take Point Fitness's per-event tiers for the US Army Special Forces (SFAS) pathway (unisex, absolute), used to score readiness. They are not an official test, and no military or police body endorses them.
| Benchmark | Pass | Good | Excellent | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-mile run | 15:12 | 14:00 | 13:00 | 11:15 |
| 5-mile run | 40:00 | 36:00 | 33:00 | 30:00 |
| 12-mile ruck | 3:00:00 | 2:45:00 | 2:30:00 | 2:15:00 |
| Back Squat | 120 kg | 150 kg | 180 kg | 210 kg |
| Hex-bar DL | 145 kg | 180 kg | 220 kg | 255 kg |
| Conventional DL | 130 kg | 165 kg | 200 kg | 230 kg |
| Bench Press | 90 kg | 110 kg | 130 kg | 160 kg |
| Overhead Press | 50 kg | 70 kg | 90 kg | 105 kg |
| Pull-ups (no time) | 6 reps | 12 reps | 18 reps | 25 reps |
| Push-ups (2 min) | 49 reps | 65 reps | 80 reps | 105 reps |
| Sit-ups (2 min) | 59 reps | 75 reps | 90 reps | 110 reps |
| Plank (front) | 1:30 | 2:30 | 3:30 | 4:30 |
| Side plank (per side) | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 3:00 |
| Dead hang (grip) | 45 s | 1:15 | 1:50 | 2:30 |
| Power Clean | 80 kg | 100 kg | 120 kg | 140 kg |
| Broad Jump | 1.93 m | 2.16 m | 2.39 m | 2.65 m |
US unit. Where the unit's published test or a public military fitness table exists, tiers are set from or checked against it; the rest are Take Point Fitness's own (beta) and recalibrate with athlete data.
FAQ
What are the US Army Special Forces (SFAS) fitness requirements?
The US Army Special Forces (SFAS) standard is scored per event — 2-mile run, 5-mile run, 12-mile ruck, Back Squat and more — across strength, engine and work capacity. See the table above for the pass / good / excellent / elite tiers.
How do I train for the US Army Special Forces (SFAS) standard?
Build a deep aerobic base, train load carriage and rucking, and keep your strength high relative to bodyweight. Test against the standard regularly and attack your weakest event first.
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