Navy Sets New Physical Fitness Standard to Start Boot Camp

[FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW]

Here is the link to follow to read about the new standard:

Navy Sets New Physical Fitness Standard to Start Boot Camp

In a nutshell... starting January 1 of 2018, ALL Recruits will be required to pass an initial run standard BEFORE they commence basic military training. If they do not pass the initial run standard they will be given one more chance within a 48 hour period to retest and pass. If they fail to meet the requirements for the initial run standard they will be separated from the Navy with an entry level separation, which allows them to reapply at a later date with a waiver from Navy Recruiting Command.

Please read the article in the link for more details.

[CryptoDad]

There are 3 weeks before this takes effect. Get your DEPper to a track and make sure s/he can meet this new standard before shipping out in January. It's not too late to avoid a morale crushing separation.

[Jackie]

My son went to MEPS today.  He will fly to Great Lakes tomorrow.  Does this mean that this new standard does not apply to him?

[Phoenixmom]

Jackie it begins the 1st of January. But there are things in place that needs to be met.

PHYSICAL TRAINING

Your physical training will be both rigorous and challenging and includes one-hour daily workouts, six days a week. Training alternates between strength and conditioning exercises that focus on building your body's major muscle groups and cardiovascular endurance. B.A.S.E.S (or Balance Agility Strength Explosion and Stamina) is a weekly exercise routine which incorporates shipboard required skills with aerobic and strength training.

In order to graduate from RTC, you must pass a Navy Physical Fitness Assessment. The minimum requirements are in the table below. You also must be within approved body composition measurements for your height and weight.

Age Group	Gender	Push-ups (in 2 minutes)	Curl-ups (in 2 minutes)	1.5 Mile run
17-19	Male	46	54	12:15
	Female	20	54	14:45
20-24	Male	42	50	13:15
	Female	17	50	15:15

The demanding exercise program will continue rain or shine, in extreme heat or bone-chilling cold. Freedom Hall is your gateway to physical fitness in the U.S. Navy. It provides a clean, climate-controlled environment for strength and cardio training and physical fitness assessment testing for all recruits and staff members every day of the year, no matter what the conditions are like outside.

While you will receive ample physical training at RTC, to maximize success, you should start preparing yourself physically NOW!