The U.S. Navy is a demanding branch of the military that requires peak physical condition.
In order to determine if new recruits are prepared for service they must pass what is known as the Physical Readiness Test (PRT).
Navy PRT standards are baseline numbers for the minimum you should be able to accomplish for each designated activity. There are different standards for both males and females, and it’s your responsibility to make sure you can meet the minimum standards before arriving for boot camp.
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| Male PRT Standards | Female PRT Standards |
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| Ages 17-19 Ages 20-24 Ages 25-29 Ages 30-34 Ages 35-39 | Ages 17-19 Ages 20-24 Ages 25-29 Ages 30-34 Ages 35-39 |
If you are considering joining the Navy, congratulations! It is one of the most rewarding branches of service in the U.S. Military.
But before you make it to boot camp make sure you are able to meet PRT standards:
Navy Male PRT Standards
Male sailors have different minimum standards for boot camp compared to females. The minimum expectations depend on your age.
In order to calculate your overall score:
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- Step 1: Determine the points you earned for each activity.
- Step 2: Add the points for each individual event.
- Step 3: Divide the total points by three to get an average. (Note: Only use one of the cardio events in this calculation.)
- Step 4: Assign performance category level.
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Navy PRT Standards – Male (Ages 17-19)
| Level of Performance | Points | Forearm Planks | Push-Ups | 1.5 Mile Run | 2-km Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 100 | 3:24 | 92 | 8:15 | 7:00 |
| Outstanding | 90 | 3:14 | 86 | 9:00 | 7:20 |
| Excellent | 75 | 2:43 | 76 | 9:45 | 7:50 |
| Good | 60 | 1:42 | 51 | 11:00 | 8:50 |
| Satisfactory Medium | 50 | 1:22 | 46 | 12:15 | 9:10 |
| Probationary | 45 | 1:11 | 42 | 12:45 | 9:20 |
Navy PRT Standards – Male (Ages 20-24)
| Level of Performance | Points | Forearm Planks | Push-Ups | 1.5 Mile Run | 2-km Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 100 | 3:20 | 87 | 8:30 | 7:05 |
| Outstanding | 90 | 3:10 | 81 | 9:15 | 7:25 |
| Excellent | 75 | 2:40 | 71 | 10:30 | 7:55 |
| Good | 60 | 1:40 | 47 | 12:00 | 8:55 |
| Satisfactory Medium | 50 | 1:20 | 42 | 13:15 | 9:15 |
| Probationary | 45 | 1:10 | 37 | 13:30 | 9:25 |
Navy PRT Standards – Male (Ages 25-29)
| Level of Performance | Points | Forearm Planks | Push-Ups | 1.5 Mile Run | 2-km Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 100 | 3:16 | 84 | 8:55 | 7:10 |
| Outstanding | 90 | 3:06 | 77 | 9:38 | 7:30 |
| Excellent | 75 | 2:37 | 67 | 10:52 | 8:00 |
| Good | 60 | 1:38 | 44 | 12:53 | 9:00 |
| Satisfactory Medium | 50 | 1:18 | 38 | 13:45 | 9:20 |
| Probationary | 45 | 1:09 | 34 | 14:00 | 9:30 |
Navy PRT Standards – Male (Ages 30-34)
| Level of Performance | Points | Forearm Planks | Push-Ups | 1.5 Mile Run | 2-km Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 100 | 3:12 | 80 | 9:20 | 7:15 |
| Outstanding | 90 | 3:02 | 74 | 10:00 | 7:35 |
| Excellent | 75 | 2:34 | 64 | 11:15 | 8:05 |
| Good | 60 | 1:36 | 41 | 13:45 | 9:05 |
| Satisfactory Medium | 50 | 1:17 | 35 | 14:15 | 9:25 |
| Probationary | 45 | 1:07 | 31 | 14:30 | 9:35 |
Navy PRT Standards – Male (Ages 35-39)
| Level of Performance | Points | Forearm Planks | Push-Ups | 1.5 Mile Run | 2-km Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 100 | 3:08 | 76 | 9:25 | 7:20 |
| Oustanding | 90 | 2:59 | 70 | 10:08 | 7:40 |
| Excellent | 75 | 2:31 | 60 | 11:23 | 8:10 |
| Good | 60 | 1:34 | 37 | 14:08 | 9:10 |
| Satisfactory Medium | 50 | 1:15 | 33 | 14:45 | 9:30 |
| Probationary | 45 | 1:06 | 27 | 15:00 | 9:40 |
Navy Female PRT Standards
Female sailors have different requirements compared to male enlistees. Once again, the expectations depend on age.
In order to calculate your overall score:
- Step 1: Determine the points you earned for each activity.
- Step 2: Add the points for each individual event.
- Step 3: Divide the total points by three to get an average. (Note: Only use one of the cardio events in this calculation.)
- Step 4: Assign performance category level.
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Navy PRT Standards – Female (Ages 17-19)
| Level of Performance | Points | Forearm Planks | Push-Ups | 1.5 Mile Run | 2-km Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 100 | 3:14 | 51 | 9:29 | 8:00 |
| Outstanding | 90 | 3:04 | 47 | 11:30 | 8:20 |
| Excellent | 75 | 2:33 | 42 | 12:30 | 8:50 |
| Good | 60 | 1:32 | 24 | 13:30 | 10:10 |
| Satisfactory Medium | 50 | 1:11 | 20 | 14:45 | 10:30 |
| Probationary | 45 | 1:01 | 19 | 15:00 | 10:40 |
Navy PRT Standards – Female (Ages 20-24)
| Level of Performance | Points | Forearm Planks | Push-Ups | 1.5 Mile Run | 2-km Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 100 | 3:10 | 48 | 9:47 | 8:05 |
| Outstanding | 90 | 3:00 | 44 | 11:30 | 8:25 |
| Excellent | 75 | 2:30 | 39 | 13:15 | 8:55 |
| Good | 60 | 1:30 | 21 | 14:15 | 10:15 |
| Satisfactory Medium | 50 | 1:10 | 17 | 15:15 | 10:35 |
| Probationary | 45 | 1:00 | 16 | 15:30 | 10:45 |
Navy PRT Standards – Female (Ages 25-29)
| Level of Performance | Points | Forearm Planks | Push-Ups | 1.5 Mile Run | 2-km Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 100 | 3:06 | 46 | 10:17 | 8:10 |
| Outstanding | 90 | 2:56 | 43 | 11:45 | 8:30 |
| Excellent | 75 | 2:27 | 37 | 13:23 | 9:00 |
| Good | 60 | 1:28 | 19 | 14:53 | 10:20 |
| Satisfactory Medium | 50 | 1:09 | 15 | 15:45 | 10:40 |
| Probationary | 45 | 0:59 | 13 | 16:08 | 10:50 |
Navy PRT Standards – Female (Ages 30-34)
| Level of Performance | Points | Forearm Planks | Push-Ups | 1.5 Mile Run | 2-km Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 100 | 3:02 | 44 | 10:46 | 8:15 |
| Outstanding | 90 | 2:53 | 41 | 12:00 | 8:35 |
| Excellent | 75 | 2:24 | 35 | 13:30 | 9:05 |
| Good | 60 | 1:26 | 17 | 15:30 | 10:25 |
| Satisfactory Medium | 50 | 1:07 | 13 | 16:15 | 10:45 |
| Probationary | 45 | 0:58 | 11 | 16:45 | 10:55 |
Navy PRT Standards – Female (Ages 35-39)
| Level of Performance | Points | Forearm Planks | Push-Ups | 1.5 Mile Run | 2-km Row |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 100 | 2:59 | 43 | 10:51 | 8:20 |
| Outstanding | 90 | 2:49 | 39 | 12:08 | 8:40 |
| Excellent | 75 | 2:21 | 34 | 13:45 | 9:10 |
| Good | 60 | 1:25 | 14 | 15:53 | 10:30 |
| Satisfactory Medium | 50 | 1:06 | 11 | 16:38 | 10:50 |
| Probationary | 45 | 0:56 | 9 | 17:00 | 11:00 |
FAQ – Navy PRT Standards
The Navy explains that sailors must make sure they are physically prepared for the rigors of boot camp.
In order to make an easier adjustment to boot camp, the PRT standards are outlined in advance to make sure you are meeting the minimum requirements.
Your recruiter will provide you with an approved “Fitness and Nutrition Guide” to help make the necessary adjustments.
If you have any other questions not explained in the FAQ, below, we recommend speaking with your local recruiter for more information.
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What is the Navy PFA baseline?
After recruits are cleared by medical during Phase 1, known as “P-days,” the recruit is declared Fit for Fully Duty (FFD) and is permitted to begin PFA.
PFA is short for the Physical Fitness Assessment. The baseline PFA takes place at boot camp.
New recruits are required to complete a 1.5-mile run. Males must finish the 1.5 run in less than 16:10. Females must complete the run in less than 18:07.
The baseline is intended to make sure the new recruit meets the absolute minimum standards.
The recruit can continue with training and then must meet PRT standards based on age and gender.
Recruits that fail to pass the baseline are given another opportunity to take the test within 72-96 hours.
Recruits that fail to pass on a second attempt may be kept back in training and placed into a special group to help them meet the standard.
Alternatively, they may be separated from the Navy.
*Recruits that fail to meet the baseline by seconds may get granted a third opportunity.
Is the Navy PRT test hard?
The military has never been a place that takes it easy, so you can definitely expect the PRT standards to challenge you physically like you never envisioned.
The standards are low enough that you are not expected to be in peak physical condition at the time of boot camp.
However, you need to make sure you are taking steps to improve endurance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness.
Here is a quick breakdown of the exercises you will do at PFA:
- Curl-ups conducted with two minutes to complete exercise.
- Push-ups conducted with two minutes to complete exercise
- 1.5 mile run that needs to completed within certain time restraints.
- Swim test composed of two modules. Some Navy recruits need to pass a third-class swim test. Module one includes a deep water jump, 50-yard swim, and 5-minute prone float face down. Swimmers that pass module one move on to the second module. It includes practical search and rescue drills.
How should I prepare for the Navy PRT test?
We recommend getting started on a regular, consistent fitness routine months in advance of boot camp.
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Physical fitness takes time to reach desired goals, especially if you consider yourself out of shape.
It is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle that promotes daily exercise and proper nutrition.
Your recruiter should provide you with a Fitness and Nutrition Guide. It can outline what type of diet plans will help you lose weight if that is one of your goals.
The PRT standards of the Navy require you to be well versed. Curl-ups and push-ups will test strength and endurance.
The long-distance run is designed to test stamina and mental toughness. The swim test has similar objectives.
You should practice swimming and running if you do not already consider yourself proficient at both exercises.
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What are Navy height and weight standards?
The Navy has height and weight standards that you also must meet if you are over the age of 18.
If you need a diet plan to get yourself within the limits of the height and weight standards, the Navy recommends that you obtain advice from your personal physician.
The military branch also recommends that you consult the Fitness and Nutrition Guide for specific diet plans in order to avoid having the Navy liable for any ill effects suffered in response to diet plans you are following outside Naval guidelines.
Conclusion
The Navy PRT standards are enforced to make sure new male and female recruits arrive at boot camp with basic physical conditions met.
Follow the age guidelines to determine the bare minimums in order to remain in boot camp and not get kicked out of the Navy.
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