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Air Force Promotion Fitness Examination (PFE)

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AF Military Promotion Exams License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Confirm the Tested ChaptersYou are here

Pull your grade's WAPS Catalog line, mark only the AFH 1 chapters listed, and read the Attachment 1 Airman Development and Testing Chart for required comprehension levels.

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Phase 2: Force Development & Promotions

Study AFH 1 chapters 1, 5, 7, 8, and 9 — professionalism, organization and command, enlisted force development, assessments, and promotions.

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Phase 3: Programs, Development & Standards

Study chapters 11-15 and 17-20 (plus 13 and 16 for E-6), covering benefits, finance, developing others and self, emergency management, security, and standards of conduct.

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Phase 4: Customs, Fitness & SJT Practice

Finish chapters 22 and 24, then practice situational-judgment ranking with the official informational guide and take timed full-length exams.

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Estimated total study time
75 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the AF PFE Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
No age restriction beyond active duty service requirements
Education
No additional education requirement beyond enlisted entry standards
Experience
Must meet time-in-grade and time-in-service requirements for E-5 or E-6 promotion eligibility
Additional Requirements
  • Must be promotion-eligible (not on a control roster or otherwise rendered ineligible)
  • Must have a current passing fitness assessment
  • Eligibility is automatic when the criteria are met; the commander can remove it, and study references must be available at least 60 days before the test date

AF PFE Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks for most airmen

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

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Retake Policy

One attempt per annual promotion cycle. Retest in next year's cycle if not selected.

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100 Practice Questions

Coverage across the tested AFH 1 chapters plus situational-judgment scenarios.

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What You'll Study

22 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

AF PFE Exam Details

Air Force Promotion Fitness Examination (PFE)

Administered by Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)

Official Source
Minimum 40 points required (45 if testing PFE only); scored up to 100 points as percentage correct, worth 100 of the 510-point WAPS composite
Passing Score
80
Questions
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Hours
Free (military)
Exam Fee
Study time: 50-80 hours
Prerequisites: Must be promotion-eligible E-4 (for E-5) or E-5 (for E-6) with appropriate time in grade and service
Valid for: Scores apply to the current promotion cycle only

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) content outline

Situational Judgment (SJT)25% (20 of 80 items)

Scenario items added for the 22E5/22E6 cycles; each scenario carries two questions asking for the most effective and the least effective response, assessing Air Force foundational competencies. Prepared from the official Situational Judgment Informational Guide, not from AFH 1.

Professionalism and Core Values (AFH 1 ch 1)Weights not published

The USAF professional, the profession of arms, the Core Values, and ethical standards. Content importance is set by the AFH 1 Attachment 1 Airman Development and Testing Chart, not by published percentages.

Military Organization and Command (AFH 1 ch 5)Weights not published

The US Armed Forces, military departments, the military command structure and combatant commands, Total Force components, and Air Force organizational structure.

Enlisted Force Development (AFH 1 ch 7)Weights not published

Leadership levels, the enlisted force structure and its tiers, duty titles and special positions, force development, training responsibilities, PME, CCAF, and continuing education.

Assessments, Recognition, and Enlisted Promotions (AFH 1 ch 8-9)Weights not published

Airman Comprehensive Assessment, performance evaluations, reenlistment and continuation, awards and decorations, promotion systems and cycles, promotion testing, and evaluation boards.

Personnel Programs, Finance, and Resources (AFH 1 ch 11-12)Weights not published

Benefits and services, leave, military associations, civilian programs, individual finances, travel, manpower management, resource management, and environmental commitment.

Developing Others, Self, Organizations, and Ideas (AFH 1 ch 13-16)Weights not published

Teamwork, developing people, service mindset, leadership, accountability and self-management, and military communication. Chapters 13 and 16 are tested for E-6 (TSgt) only.

Emergency Management and Security (AFH 1 ch 17-18)Weights not published

Air Force emergency management, disasters and attacks, preparedness and protection, crisis response, mishap prevention, risk management, integrated defense, OPSEC, information protection, and antiterrorism.

Standards of Conduct and Enforcing Military Standards (AFH 1 ch 19-20)Weights not published

The military way of life, the law of war, the Code of Conduct, the Air Force Inspection System, individual accountability, appropriate working relationships, and addressing misconduct.

Fitness, Readiness, and Customs and Courtesies (AFH 1 ch 22, 24)Weights not published

USAF fitness, the official fitness assessment, nutrition, substance use, readiness state of mind, honored traditions, respect for the flag and for individuals, ceremonies, drill, and heritage preservation.

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