NAVY PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WEIGHT STANDARDS
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Navy Physical readiness tests, with associated height/weight/body fat
measurements, are conducted twice each year for active duty and reservist
sailors. It is also tested at boot camp for recruits upon arrival into the
Navy.
The test is designed to
measure flexibility, muscular endurance and aerobic capacity. The Navy physical
fitness test consists of a 1.5 mile run, sit-ups and push-ups. Also
swimming 500m for time is an option for the 1.5 mile run once you are active
duty. This is a standard PT test used by other branches and many law
enforcement agencies across the United States.
PFT SCORING.
The Navy PFT score is determined by averaging
the scores of the three fitness events.
For example, let's say a 25 year old female
does 91 curl-ups (sit ups), 26 push-ups, and completes the 1.5 mile run in
15:23. Looking at the female chart for the 25 year old group, we see that is
worth 85 points for the curl-ups, 65 points for the push ups, and 55 points for
the running event.
To find the average, we add the scores
together, then divide by 3. 85 + 65 + 55 = 205. 205/3 = 68. This sailor would
receive a PRT score of 68, which we can see on the below chart is categorized as
"Good (Medium)."
To graduate boot camp, a sailor needs an
overall category of "Good (Low)," which means their average in three events must
be 60 points or greater.
After boot camp, to pass the periodic Navy
fitness test, a sailor needs to be in the Satisfactory (Medium) category, or
above, which means they must have an average score of at least 50.
POINTS ASSIGNMENT
ARE:
|
Cagetory |
Level |
Points |
|
Outstanding |
High |
100 |
|
Outstanding |
Medium |
95 |
|
Outstanding |
Low |
90 |
|
Excellent |
High |
85 |
|
Excellent |
Medium |
80 |
|
Excellent |
Low |
75 |
|
Good |
High |
70 |
|
Good |
Medium |
65 |
|
Good |
Low |
60 |
|
Satisfactory |
High |
55 |
|
Satisfactory |
Medium |
50 |
|
Probationary |
45 |
|
|
|
Basic Training Minimum
Standard = 60 |
|
Navy PRT Minimum Standard = 50 |
|
Performance |
Points |
Curl-Ups |
Push-Ups |
1.5 Mile Run |
500 Yd Swim |
450 M Swim |
|
Category |
Level |
|
Outstanding |
High |
100 |
105
|
87
|
8:30
|
6:30
|
6:20
|
|
Outstanding |
Medium |
95 |
103
|
86
|
9:00
|
7:00
|
6:50
|
|
Outstanding |
Low |
90 |
98
|
81
|
9:15
|
7:30
|
7:20
|
|
Excellent |
High |
85 |
94
|
77
|
9:45
|
8:00
|
7:50
|
|
Excellent |
Medium |
80 |
90
|
74
|
10:00
|
8:15
|
8:05
|
|
Excellent |
Low |
75 |
87
|
71
|
10:30
|
8:45
|
8:35
|
|
Good |
High |
70 |
78
|
64
|
10:45
|
9:30
|
9:20
|
|
Good |
Medium |
65 |
66
|
55
|
11:30
|
10:30
|
10:20
|
|
Good |
Low |
60 |
58
|
47
|
12:00
|
11:30
|
11:20
|
|
Satisfactory |
High |
55 |
54
|
45
|
12:45
|
12:00
|
11:50
|
|
Satisfactory |
Medium |
50 |
50
|
42
|
13:15
|
12:15
|
12:05
|
|
Probationary |
45 |
46
|
37
|
13:30
|
13:00
|
12:50 |
Latest Navy Height
Weight Standards Charts
The Navy SEALs, Navy SWCC,
Divers, and SAR swimmers naturally have more water based fitness tests and
training. See the following links on the standards and information about the
schools:
Navy SEALs / EOD Workout
Navy SWCC Workout
Navy SAR Workout
This article should help
many with finding the standards you should reach prior to joining the Navy. 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. Hope it helps.
