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Coast Guard Fitness Standards

StewSmith.com | April 2007

Today, with the threat of terrorist attacks on American soil, the Coast Guard stands as our first line of defense against any maritime threat.  The Coast Guard performs thousands of life saving missions every year and seizes tons of illegal drugs and contraband, the men and women of the Coast Guard are our Homeland Defense force. 

To perform these dangerous missions requires a high level of fitness from the average Coast Guard member.  Physical fitness requirements in the Coast Guard are directly linked to “On the Job” requirements. Coast Guard men and women who are rescue swimmers, small boat crew members, etc., must comply with the specific physical standards set forth by their position, but here are the standards for the PFT plus the 12 minute swim.

SPECIFIC PFT REQUIREMENTS ARE:

MALE

PUSH-UPS

SIT-UPS

SIT&REACH

1.5 MILE RUN

12 MIN SWIM

<30       

29 

38

16.5”

12:51

500 yds

30-39

24

35

15.5”

13:36

450 yds

40-49

18

29

14.25”

14:29

400 yds

FEMALE

 

 

 

 

 

>30

23

32

19.25”

15:26

400 yds

30-39

19

25

18.25”

15:57

350 yds

40-49

13

20

17.25”

16:58

300 yds

For more information on the Coast Guard fitness standards and exercises, see this link –

Coast Guard Fitness Standards  - http://www.uscgcaworklife.com/forms/health/weight-standards.pdf 

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This article should help many with finding the standards you should reach prior to joining the Coast Guard.  It is always recommended to never strive for the minimum physical standards when seeking a profession that requires a fit body to perhaps save your life or the lives of your comrades. If you are seeking to get back into shape and want to be as fit as one of the above military members, check with your doctor before starting any fitness program. 

Feel free to email me at stew@stewsmith.com and thanks for the many emails in the past that prompted me to do some research on this article.  Check out the StewSmith.com Fitness eBook Store for more informative fitness guides. 

 

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Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.  He specializes in military and law enforcement fitness, particularly Special Operations units.  Please feel free to email him at Stew@stewsmith.com with any comments or questions.



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