• • Click the link above to see the actual USAF PT scoring charts.

  • If cadets are interested in applying for ROTC scholarships they will have to take a PT test. This test will be given during the beginning of their senior year. Cadets should start training for the PT test no later than the spring of their junior year. Cadets should research service specific PT standards. As a general guideline a cadet should be able to score a 90+ on the under 30 USAF standards. See linked PDF above. Males should be able to, at a minimum, run 1.5 miles at an 8 min mile pace (12 min for 1.5 miles), do 57+ push ups in a minute and 52+ situps in a minute. Females should be able to, at a minimum, run 1.5 miles at an 9 min 30 sec pace (14 min 15 sec for 1.5 miles), do 37+ push ups in a minute and 49+ situps in a minute. Cadets should strive to max their score on as many components as possible.

  • If a cadet is considering enlisting they should research service specific PT standards. For the USAF standards refer to the PDF linked above. For the USAF if an individual can score a 90+ they will have an easier time in basic training. See previous bullet for suggested scores.

This is a link where you can enter your academy PT test scores to see how you are doing. This calculator isn't 100% correct and should not be used as a definitive assessment of your scores. However, it does give you a good idea of where you are, and where you might need to go.

www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/candidate-fitness-assessment-score-calculator/

If you are applying for a ROTC scholarship and/or to a service academy you will have at least one interview.

This link is particular to the Naval Academy, but the fundamentals apply for any ROTC or Academy interview: Naval Academy Interview.

This link is particular to the USAF Academy ALO interview: USAFA ALO Interview.

The website details the different components of the ground-centric portions of AF special operations: Combat Controller, Pararescue, Special Reconnaissance, and Tactical Air Control. This website includes information on the PT standards for these career fields which are much higher than regular AF PT standards.