Physical Readiness Test... aka PRT

So this Saturday, in a mere 3 days, the United States Naval Academy will be running its "spring" PRT. For some this test is a walk in the park, for others its the worst day of the semester, with the exception of the Electrical Eng II final. Some will get surprised and find that they did not pass the run or another portion of the test, and others will surprise themselves and perform personal bests.

I fall under the category of once was a PRT super star, scoring a 95 coming out of plebe summer to at the point in time, am unsure whether I will pass. It is truly sad to say these things and I am embarrassed. However, it is not b/c I'm out of shape, ok a little but I'm in good enough shape to pass, I am unsure of whether or not my knee is going to allow me to complete the run fast enough.

The PRT is a simple test, but I challenge you all to try it and see if you are deemed physically fit, by the Navy stardards and then see if you qualify as "fit" by USNA standards.

At USNA in order to pass, a male must do 65 sit-ups, and 40 push-ups in 2 minutes, with a 1 minute break between the exercises where they test your sit and reach ability (passing is touching your toes). Then you jog out the starting line for the 1.5 mile run which must be completed in 10:30 sec. Again those are the minimums, and I honestly never have heard of anyone not passing push-ups or sit-ups before. In order to attain a 100% you need to do 101 push-ups, 101 sit-ups and run 8:15. My personal best I did 97, 101, 8:50. Last prt I did 101, 101, 9:45. I am expecting the same results this time around, hopefully.

The fleet standards are much different, and in my opinion are a joke. 58 sit-ups, 48 push-ups and 12 min mile half. A "100" is 105, 87, 8:30.


So get out there and see if you meet the Navy's fitness standards! But rememberbe honest with your scoring b/c your only cheating yourself