Initial Fitness Assessment (IFA)
To increase success rates of individuals arriving at Navy recruit training (boot camp) a physical fitness exam which demonstrates a minimum level of fitness must be completed in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) prior to arrival. Everyone, with the exception of those in the Navy Challenge Program, requiring recruit training must pass the IFA within 45 days of leaving for boot camp (Recruit Training Command). Your Recruiter shall provide the results to you and discuss physical fitness requirements at Recruit Training Command. Due to seasonal weather conditions, the run portion of the IFA can be administered on a treadmill upon approval of the Commanding Officer of the Navy Recruiting District. You must meet or exceed the following age and gender based IFA requirements within 45 days of of leaving for boot camp:
Male - Female Initial Fitness Requirement Chart
| Male | Female | ||
| 17-19 Years of Age | 17-19 Years of Age | ||
| Sit-ups | 50 | Sit-ups | 50 |
| Push-ups | 42 | Push-ups | 19 |
| 1.5 Mile Run | 12:30 | 1.5 Mile Run | 15:00 |
| Male | Female | ||
| 20-24 Years of Age | 20-24 Years of Age | ||
| Sit-ups | 46 | Sit-ups | 46 |
| Push-ups | 37 | Push-ups | 16 |
| 1.5 Mile Run | 13:30 | 1.5 Mile Run | 15:30 |
| Male | Female | ||
| 25-29 Years of Age | 25-29 Years of Age | ||
| Sit-ups | 43 | Sit-ups | 43 |
| Push-ups | 34 | Push-ups | 13 |
| 1.5 Mile Run | 14:00 | 1.5 Mile Run | 16:08 |
| Male | Female | ||
| 30-34 Years of Age | 30-34 Years of Age | ||
| Sit-ups | 40 | Sit-ups | 40 |
| Push-ups | 31 | Push-ups | 11 |
| 1.5 Mile Run | 14:30 | 1.5 Mile Run | 16:45 |