PRT/PFT Standards and Training References
Both the Corps of Cadets and the NROTC program require physical fitness tests be taken
each semester. The Corps of Cadets and the Navy option NROTC midshipmen run the same
Physical Readiness Test (PRT) consisting of curl-ups, push-ups, and a 1.5 mile run, while the
Marine option NROTC midshipmen do a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) consisting of pull-ups,
crunches, and a 3 mile run. Below is a description of the Navy/Marine Corps Physical
Readiness/Fitness standards.
Physical Readiness Test Standards (Navy Option)
Events shall be completed on same day, in the following sequence: warm-up, sit-reach,
curl-ups, push-ups, run, and cool-down. Events shall be performed allowing at least 2 minutes,
but no more than 15 minutes between events.
Sit-reach - Sit on the deck, legs extended, knees very slightly flexed, feet together, and
toes pointed up. Reach slowly forward and touch toes with fingertips of both hands
simultaneously. Hold reach for one second. Do not bounce or lunge.
Curl-ups - Participants shall start by lying flat on their back with knees bent, heels about
10 inches from buttocks. Arms shall be folded across and touching chest with hands touching
upper chest or shoulders. Feet shall be held to floor only by partner’s hands. Participants should
perform as many sit-ups (i.e. touch elbows to thighs while keeping hands in contact with chest or
shoulders) as possible within the two-minute time period.
Push-ups - Back, buttocks, and legs shall be straight from head to heels and must remain
so throughout test. Toes and palms of hands shall remain in contact with floor. Participants
should perform as many push-ups as possible within the two-minute time period.
1.5-mile run - Participants should run 1.5 miles as quickly as possible.
Males: age 17-19 years
Max
Min
Curl-Ups
Push-Ups
109
62
92
51
Females: age 17-19 years
1.5 Mile
Run
8:15
11:00
Max
Min
Curl-Ups
Push-Ups
109
62
51
24
1.5 Mile
Run
9:29
13:30
Physical Fitness Test Standards (Marine Option)
Events shall be completed in a single session, not to exceed 2 hours in duration, and in the
following sequence: max pull-ups with no time limit, max abdominal crunches in a time limit of
2 minutes, and a 3.0 Mile timed run. Events shall be performed allowing at least 2 minutes, but
no more than 15 minutes between events.
Pull-up - The bar must be grasped with both palms facing either forward or to the rear.
The correct starting position begins when the Marine’s arms are fully extended beneath the bar,
feet are free from touching the ground. The Marine’s legs may be positioned in a straight or bent
position, but may not be raised above the waist. Whipping, kicking, kipping of the body or legs,
or any leg movement used to assist in the vertical progression of the pull-up is not authorized. A
repetition will be counted when an accurate and complete pull-up is performed.
Flex Arm hang - Assistance to the bar with a step up, being lifted up, or jumping up to
the start position is authorized. The bar must be grasped with both palms facing either forward or
to the rear. The correct starting position begins when the Marine’s arms are flexed at the elbow,
the chin is held above the bar and not touching it, and the body is motionless. At no time during
the execution of this event can a Marine rest her chin on the bar. Marines are authorized to drop
down below the bar, however, some degree of elbow flexion must be maintained with both arms.
Once a Marine's arms are fully extended or the Marine drops off the bar, the clock will stop.
Abdominal Crunch - Participants shall start by lying flat on their back with knees bent,
heels about 10 inches from buttocks. Arms shall be folded across and touching chest with hands
touching upper chest or shoulders. Feet shall be held to floor only by partner’s hands.
Participants should perform as many sit-ups (i.e. touch elbows to thighs while keeping hands in
contact with chest or shoulders) as possible within the two-minute time period.
3.0 Mile Run - Participants should run 3 miles as quickly as possible.
OCS Minimum / Maximum Standards
Males: age 17-19 years
Females: age 17-19 years
Max
Min
Pull-Ups
Crunches
20
12
100
60
3 Mile
Run
18:00
24:40
Max
Min
Flex Arm
Hang
70 sec
50 sec
Crunches
100
60
3 Mile
Run
21:00
27:40