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AFT Score Chart (Formerly ACFT): Army Standards & Scoring

AFT Score Chart (Formerly ACFT): Army Standards & Scoring

AFT Score Chart (Formerly ACFT): Army Standards & ScoringCombat Fitness
Published on: 02/03/2026

The AFT replaced the ACFT in 2025. Get the full Army Fitness Test score chart: 5 events, 500-point scale, 300/350 standards, and how to read your scorecard.

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Elite Fitness: Why Most People Never Reach It (And How To)

Elite Fitness: Why Most People Never Reach It (And How To)

Elite Fitness: Why Most People Never Reach It (And How To)Combat Fitness
Published on: 23/02/2026

Most people never reach elite fitness because their training lacks structure, balance, and recovery, not because of bad genetics. Here's what works.

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Discipline Without Structure: Why Hard Training Fails

Discipline Without Structure: Why Hard Training Fails

Discipline Without Structure: Why Hard Training FailsCombat Fitness
Published on: 21/02/2026

Discipline without structure burns out tactical athletes fast. See why hard training stalls without a plan - and how the right structure fixes it.

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Why Random Workouts Fail Tactical Athletes (And What Actually Works)

Why Random Workouts Fail Tactical Athletes (And What Actually Works)

Why Random Workouts Fail Tactical Athletes (And What Actually Works)Combat Fitness
Published on: 17/02/2026

Random workouts feel brutal but stall progress. Here's why tactical athletes need structured, progressive training to get genuinely stronger and faster.

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