Curl-ups: Conduct this event on a flat, clean surface, preferably with a mat. Start cadets in a lying position on their backs with their knees up so their feet are flat on the floor and about 12 inches from their buttocks. Cadets should have their arms crossed with their hands placed on opposite shoulders and their elbows held close to the chest throughout the exercise. The feet are to be held by a partner at the instep. Cadets have two minutes to complete curl-ups.

Push-ups: The cadet lies face down on the mat in push- up position with hands under shoulders, fingers straight, and legs straight, parallel, and slightly apart, with the toes supporting the feet. The cadet straightens the arms, keeping the back and knees straight, then lowers the body until there is a 90-degree angle at the elbows, with the upper arms parallel to the floor. A partner may hold his/her hand at the point of 90-degree angle so that the cadet being tested goes down only until his/her shoulder touches the partner’s hand. Cadets have two minutes to complete push-ups.

One-Mile Run: Conduct this event on a flat area that has a known measured distance of 1 mile with a designated start and finish line. At the command “ready, go,” the cadets start running the 1-mile distance. Although walking is permitted, encourage cadets to cover the distance in the shortest time possible. Scoring should be to the nearest second.

Cadet Challenge Standards