Navy Challenge Physical Fitness Tests

Physical Screening Standards

When you join the Navy and are classified into the Navy Challenge Program you shall be made aware that these programs involve strenuous conditioning and requires you to successfully pass the Navy Challenge Physical Standards Test (PST) prior to classification into a Naval Special Warfare (NSW)/Naval Special Operations (NSO) rate and again within a 14 day period prior to leaving for recruit training. Air Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) must pass a rating specific PST within 90-days of entering the Delayed Entry Program or be reclassified into a rating you are qualified for within five working days. You must also successfully pass the PST within 14-days prior to shipping to remain qualified for any of the Challenge Program ratings. Failure to successfully pass the PST makes you ineligible to remain in the program and requires a mandatory reclassification into another program. PST requirements are as follows:

Physical Screening Test Chart

Physical Screening Requirements Special Warfare Operator (SO) SEALS Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) / Navy Diver (ND) Aircrew Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)
500 yard swim
12:30
13:00
14:00
14:00
Ten Minute Rest
Push-ups (Within 2 minutes)
42
42
42
30
Two Minute Rest
Sit-ups (Within 2 minutes)
50
50
50
38
Two Minute Rest
Pull-ups (No time limit)
6
6
6
2
Ten Minute Rest
1.5 mile run
11:00
12:30
12:45
13:00
The PST shall be administered by only NSW/NSO/AIRR Coordinators, Contracted Mentors and CO designated PST Administrators approved by the COMNAVCRUITCOM Operations Officer, trained and certified by NSW/NSO/AIRR Coordinators or Contracted Mentor is authorized to administer the PST.
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