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Space Force Unveils New Fitness Standards for 2026
10/3/2025
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- Space Force launches CFA PRIME on October 1, 2025, with testing starting January 1, 2026.
- The assessment covers cardio, muscular endurance, and strength, totaling 80 points.
- A 72+ score denotes Fit to Fight; scores under 60 require fitness improvement program.
- Air Force updates fitness standards, requiring tests twice yearly from March 2026, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasizes training.
