Airmen who fail the abdominal circumference portion of the Physical Fitness Assessment test but pass the other three components will have a chance to salvage their careers. Under new PT assessment guidelines, those airmen will be measured using the Defense Department’s body-mass index standards. If they meet the standards, they will pass the Physical Fitness Test, the Air Force announced Aug. 21. Other changes restore to wing commanders key roles in the appeals process, simplify the walk test, and address passing standards for airmen who pass only one assessment component.