Physical Fitness Test

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Permalink Reply by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on September 21, 2008 at 9:36am

Tem I have that info somewhere. I'll dig and find it for ya. I believe it is something like he will have to run a mile and a half in less than twelve and a half minutes. around 50 sit ups and 50 push ups. The toughest thing is the run. In BC they do their timed run in a building that has NO ventilation. My son said it was brutal. The run was the only thing he feared of not passing while at boot camp. So get him used to running it will greatly help him with the run. Also send him to boot camp wearing a watch like an iron-man, something with a stopwatch. If they bring it they can keep it. That will help with the timed run while he's practicing for it. My son wishes he would of worn his watch to boot. I'm sure others here will have info to follow. Also the recruiter should know the standards of passing. Your son should have the chance to pass the qualifying standards before leaving. If he passes them before leaving he'll go in as an E2 or E3.

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Permalink Reply by Cindy on September 27, 2008 at 7:38pm

Hi Tem ~ My son was a gymnast before he enlisted in the Navy (PIR 8/15). He was used to working out 4 - 6 hrs 5 days a week. PFT was nothing for him. Morgan had the toughest time running. He did make it. So, if your son is already in good shape, he should have no problem. Morgan (20) lost all of his muscle and gained 15 lbs! When I was able to see him and give him a hug after PIR, I thought he had lost weight and was thin. Now I know why. Good luck to your son and tell him thank-you!

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