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More info on the Army Fitness Test (AFT) coming June 2025:

Starting June 1, 2025, the Army is implementing the new Army Fitness Test (AFT). It will be include five-events (ACFT minus the Standing Power Throw).

Looks like the AFT will become the test of record 1 June 2025, but the scoring for combat MOSs will not take effect until 1 January 2026… hmmm.

COMBAT MOS
Min score: 350 total / 60 per event. So if you’re in a combat MOS you must score at least 60 in each event AND achieve at least a 350.

ALL OTHERS
300 total, doesn’t state if it will require a minimum of 60 in each event, but I think it’s a fair assumption that will be the case.

But, you should NEVER be so concerned with the minimum scores, and instead should ALWAYS be concerned with the MAX. If you aim high, you automatically set higher standards for yourself. Don’t aim low.

Keeping my ear to the ground for more news.

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Here is the Army Directive 2025-06 (Army Fitness Test) memorandum, signed 17 April 2025, stating the AFT will go into effect 1 June 2025. 👊

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“Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.” -Greg Child

A quote that holds true to just about any challenge you put yourself through, and the harder the challenge, the more answers you will obtain.

If you want a Ram’s Head, you’ll have to work for it. 💪

Video on the way. 👊

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🚨 The 13-Week Ranger School Fitness Program has been updated for the RPA 2.0! 💪

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While the majority of the original plan has stayed intact, some minor adjustments have been made to account for the new Ranger Physical Fitness Test set to officially begin implementation April 2025.

We also took the liberty of updating some other things and adding in some additional guidance in read to training.

The program is better than it ever has been before and remains the BEST Ranger School fitness prep plan in the universe! 👊

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Here we go again… (but this time… it looks serious) 🧐

**Make sure to SHARE this far and wide to keep as many informed as possible. Information is power people!!! 🤜 🤛

Looks like the new RPFT is sitting at a 80% solution, good enough for army work.

Class 006-25, 21 April 2025, is slated for the first run. It will still be considered in “testing phase,” as ARTB will still make tweaks as necessary to get this new test right.

But, as it stands now, the test looks good, and totally doable with the proper preparation.

My advice, if you’re in this class or beyond, run through this new test a few times, to standard, to ensure you’re good to go.

We will make minor adjustments to the 13-Week Ranger School Fitness Program. But, I can tell you now, not much will need to change. If you’ve been using that plan to prepare, I’m confident you’ll be able to crush this test.

But again, run through it so you’ve gone through the motions before and to build your own confidence. Don’t be lazy!

What are your thoughts on this new test?

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Something I’ve been wanting to do for a while is build a challenge-oriented group of high-speeds (like you guys) who enjoy a good challenge. This would provide a common focus for the group and also give everyone something to work towards that we can do together! 🤜 🤛

I’m thinking (to start) we start with a ruck march challenge. Here’s the preliminary details (WARNO):

• STANDARD: A set distance with a set weight, completed on a specific day. (We can establish a few different difficulty options).

• PARTICIPATION: Sign-up through RunSignUp. One-Time fees will cover things like unique swag and finishers awards.

• GROUP: We can do a FB live-kickoff and start the event together! (We can stagger for differences in time-zones) During the event, posting and check-in on the group page. 👊

• AWARDS: Participation/finisher awards like unique coins/patches. Big Prizes for top finishers! (Special gear is what I’m thinking 😉)

• RESULTS: Virtual results collected and posted (optional) on GS platforms to show off your hard work and dedication! (And also use as a benchmark for future events)

So, what do you guys think? Should we do this thing?? 💪

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📢 Quick PSA for the Gritty Community: Transparency is super important to me, as I am sure it is for you all as well.

YES, I do accept sponsorship compensation for many of the products I review and show to you guys (not all, but many). That being said, I receive FAR MORE invites and offers than I actually accept, like… WAY MORE. I only ever recommend things to you guys that I already use myself and actually think is something you’d benefit from or like, PERIOD.

I’m never trying to “sell” you, not by any means. But, if a company wants to compensate me to talk about a product I already have no issue talking about… well yes… that’s a good deal for me, AND for you (as it normally comes with discounts for you guys).

Just wanted to clear that up and set the record straight, just in case.

Besides that, hope everyone is Staying Gritty out there!! ⚔️

P.S.
~ I’ve been working HARD on multiple projects to grow the Gritty Soldier community and it saps a lot of time (hence less long-form videos). But, it will all be worth it in time. 😉

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If you guys didn’t know about Ruck Sox: www.rucksox.com/?sca_ref=8137806.R5CyABFEfy8X0lY4

You should definitely check them out. I’ve been using them lately for multiple 12-milers and they are amazingly comfortable. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up! 🤜 🤛

Keep crushing it out there! ⚔️

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