Not all Army jobs are created equal — and neither are their physical fitness demands.

The Army MOS Physical Demand Calculator helps you quickly find out the Physical Demand Category (PDC) required for any MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) in the U.S. Army.

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🔹 Step 1: Select Your MOS

Use the dropdown menu to choose your MOS code (e.g. 11B, 68W, 19D).
This tool instantly pulls the official Physical Demand Category based on your selection.

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✅ Your Result

Once you select an MOS, the tool shows one of three Physical Demand Categories:

• 🟢 Heavy (Black) – High physical effort required (e.g. Infantry, Combat Arms)
• 🟡 Significant (Gray) – Moderate physical tasks (e.g. Mechanics, Medics)
• 🔵 Moderate (Gold) – Lower physical demands (e.g. Admin, Clerical)

These categories define the minimum ACFT score requirements for your job.

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💡 Why It Matters

• 🎯 Helps you train smarter by targeting the right fitness level
• ✅ Prepares you for reclassification, promotions, or initial MOS training
• 📄 Based on official U.S. Army occupational demand ratings

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⚠️ Note

Some MOSs may have updated physical requirements under the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) standards.
Always confirm with your unit’s readiness NCO or recruiter.