Well, I finally did it, signed the dotted line

[Probie]

I have to test above 80% in each event.

I really just need to be maxing it every time

[helosailor]

I have to test above 80% in each event.

I really just need to be maxing it every time

Remember that. Train at +25%, then max seems easy.

[Chili]

I have to test above 80% in each event.

I really just need to be maxing it every time

Yeah, I wasn't that high speed.. I would get 100 on sit-ups but stayed in the 80's for the run and push-ups..

[Probie]

Yeah, I wasn't that high speed.. I would get 100 on sit-ups but stayed in the 80's for the run and push-ups..

80% is like 60 push ups and 70 situps

[Chili]

80% is like 60 push ups and 70 situps

Just to be clear, it's not %, it's points.. But yeah, I could do ~85 sit-ups and ~60 push-ups in the 2 minutes. I 'could' do a little more of both, just not in the 2 minutes.

Hell, my platoon were all good with sit-ups.. Our main drill sergeant LOVED making us do flutter kicks.. Even more than push-ups.

At AIT, another drill sergeant LOVED the side straddle hop.. We would do over 100 (4 count) straight on the non-run days.

[Probie]

Just to be clear, it's not %, it's points.. But yeah, I could do ~85 sit-ups and ~60 push-ups in the 2 minutes. I 'could' do a little more of both, just not in the 2 minutes.

Hell, my platoon were all good with sit-ups.. Our main drill sergeant LOVED making us do flutter kicks.. Even more than push-ups.

At AIT, another drill sergeant LOVED the side straddle hop.. We would do over 100 (4 count) straight on the non-run days.

It's a percentage of the points

You have to score a 240 overall, witha minimum 80% in each event

[Chili]

It's a percentage of the points

You have to score a 240 overall, witha minimum 80% in each event

Dude, it's points.. There are 100 point possible for each category. 80% of the points is 80 points. A perfect PT Score is 300 points. Every Army document I ever looked at referred to points, not percentage.

The Army's Basic Training Physical Fitness Test is a three-event physical performance test used to assess endurance. It is used to measure a your physical strengths, abilities, and cardio-respiratory fitness.
The minimum score requirements for the Basic Training PFT differ from the requirements to graduate from AIT. To graduate AIT you must score 180 points or higher on the end-of-cycle APFT with at least 60 points in each event.

http://www.military.com/military-fitness/army-fitness-requirements/army-physical-fitness-test-score-chart

In fact, here's the scorecard (DA 705):

http://www.usarec.army.mil/downloads/mrb/AECP/Application_Process/DA__form_705_APFT_scorecard.pdf

[Craizie]

Dude, it's points.. There are 100 point possible for each category. 80% of the points is 80 points. A perfect PT Score is 300 points. Every Army document I ever looked at referred to points, not percentage.

http://www.military.com/military-fitness/army-fitness-requirements/army-physical-fitness-test-score-chart

In fact, here's the scorecard (DA 705):

http://www.usarec.army.mil/downloads..._scorecard.pdf

He signed the dotted line. He's basically already in, I'm sure he know's what he's talking about.

[HarrisonTX]

Funny pt tests are brought up. I was just looking at run times for my age, and I honestly don't think I could get 60% right now. I run 2 miles pretty regulalry, but at a dismal time of 18:00. I could probably max pu and su though.

When I was in the 18-24? or whatever it is age bracket I was getting 100% on the push ups and sit-ups. It was something like 91 push-ups or somewhere in that neighborhood. I remember at that point it wasn't necessarily a question of how many I could do, it was simply if I could physically go fast enough. It was 2 minutes of pushing as fast as I could to get 100%


The airborne pt test is a bit strange. I believe that very male has to pass the 18yo bracket, which I believe is 42 push-ups. But due to the size of airborne school (500 people) they rush the test and make you get up when you reach 60%. I didn't know this and was first in line. I flew the 42 And the black hat told me to get up and move on. I beat every other first tester. On the run, at the time limit if you're still on the track its an automatic failure. There's no way to cheat it since everyone has the exact same minimum time

[helosailor]

Shiiiiit, I'm 47 can still hit a 205 overall with relative ease.

[davbrucas]

There where alot of them there. KP was fun

I bet. There weren't any females in sight at Benning when I was there.

One of my buddies ran at that pace.. That's just ridiculous to me, lol. Under 7 minutes per mile was plenty for me. I could hit low 6 minute range on the first mile but would then fall on my face on the second. I actually ran the 2 mile slower doing that. Learning to try and keep the same pace the entire run helped me a lot.



As long as I was comfortably above the 60 point mark I was happy (that was like 16 min when I was in). I knew I wasn't staying in for a career, and promotion points for E5 were almost always maxed for my MOS.

Well, we had to maintain a certain score or we chanced getting booted from the unit. I maxed every PT test after boot camp. Was easy considering how good of shape we were in. Those military years continue to help me today. I'm look and feel younger than my 45yrs.

I have to test above 80% in each event.

I really just need to be maxing it every time

You will have no problem attaining that once you complete your Ranger training. By then you will be in the best shape you can possibly attain. Both physically and mentally.

[davbrucas]

Funny pt tests are brought up. I was just looking at run times for my age, and I honestly don't think I could get 60% right now. I run 2 miles pretty regulalry, but at a dismal time of 18:00. I could probably max pu and su though.



When I was in the 18-24? or whatever it is age bracket I was getting 100% on the push ups and sit-ups. It was something like 91 push-ups or somewhere in that neighborhood. I remember at that point it wasn't necessarily a question of how many I could do, it was simply if I could physically go fast enough. It was 2 minutes of pushing as fast as I could to get 100%





The airborne pt test is a bit strange. I believe that very male has to pass the 18yo bracket, which I believe is 42 push-ups. But due to the size of airborne school (500 people) they rush the test and make you get up when you reach 60%. I didn't know this and was first in line. I flew the 42 And the black hat told me to get up and move on. I beat every other first tester. On the run, at the time limit if you're still on the track its an automatic failure. There's no way to cheat it since everyone has the exact same minimum time

Was a little different when I went through it in the 80s. Officers had relaxed standards...maybe it was O3 and higher? My memory fails me.

[Probie]

I'm trying to get to a point where I'm maxing it before I leave. I've still got like 3 months

[Forever_frost]

Dude, it's points.. There are 100 point possible for each category. 80% of the points is 80 points. A perfect PT Score is 300 points. Every Army document I ever looked at referred to points, not percentage.

http://www.military.com/military-fitness/army-fitness-requirements/army-physical-fitness-test-score-chart

In fact, here's the scorecard (DA 705):

http://www.usarec.army.mil/downloads..._scorecard.pdf

You're right. 300 points is perfect and 100 per category is tops.

[Forever_frost]

I'm trying to get to a point where I'm maxing it before I leave. I've still got like 3 months

Get good at doing PT with a max of 3 hours of sleep a day and learn to love your rucksack.