Are all of the Branches of the Military the same when it comes to the PT test,(situps,pushups,run)

SSG Karl Fowler — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:31:54 -0500

Response by SN Greg Wright made Dec 15 at 2015 4:34 PM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:34:25 -0500

SSG Karl Fowler I hope not. Navy boot was a joke, physically, and I think AF is even worse.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Dec 15 at 2015 4:39 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:39:42 -0500

Nope.

Marine Corps has a 3 Mile Run, Pull-ups instead of Push-ups, and "Cruches" instead of "Situps" (which you may have converted from).

3 Mile run: 18:00 - 27:00 (females have a 3 minute "handicap" based on physiological differences) - 6 points per min 100 points at 18:00, subtract 1 point per 10 seconds.

Pull-ups (Dead arm hang CURRENTLY for Females): 3-20 - 5 points each. 100 points for 20. Females transitioning to a 3-8 scale. I don't know the exact math, but 8 is 100 points.

Crunches: 50-100 (iirc) 1 point each.

Minimum passing score varies by age, but you MUST get at least a combined score of X based on that.

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Dec 15 at 2015 5:05 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:05:38 -0500

Not even close, IMO.

USMC's head and shoulders above. I get tired just reading about their's...lol My son (AD LCPL) gives me crap about it all the time.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Dec 15 at 2015 5:27 PM

SFC Stephen King — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:27:18 -0500

The Army is the only service which still uses sit ups, hands behind the neck.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Dec 15 at 2015 5:34 PM

SFC Stephen King — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:34:28 -0500

http://www.livestrong.com/article/358786-military-physical-fitness-test-standards/

Link to explain all branches

Military Physical Fitness Test Standards | LIVESTRONG.COM

Although their specific duties and daily activities differ, military members across all five branches of the United States military undergo rigorous physical fitness tests to ensure endurance and athletic competency. To pass each test, military members must meet minimum standards set forth by their specific military branch. The military physical...