The Air Force is making changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program, which will apply to Total Force Airmen. This change will take place beginning January, 1st, 2026. The Air Force will pause all PFA testing to begin updating the program. U.S. Air Force Chief of staff Gen. David Allvin states, “ These fitness changes are about having a healthy, ready force prepared to meet today’s mission and the demands of the future fight.”

The updated features a 100-point scoring system across four categories:

 Cardiorespiratory (50)

Waist-to-Height Ratio (20)

 Muscle Strength (15)

Muscle Core Endurance (15)