Someone told me that before leaving you have to pass a PT test, which didn't make sense to me because the minimums were basically the same as you had to make after basic training. Isn't the point of basic training to prepare you physically and mentally? Either way, I'm working really hard to prepare myself (still), but I was just wondering if this is true. Thank you. If it helps I'm going for the Navy Reserves, but information on any branch would help. Thanks.
2007-01-02 22:18:14 · 13 answers · asked by imhomebeforedark 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I went enlisted in the Navy in September 2004 and at that time, I did have to do a "pre-PT" test. In it I had to run a mile and a half, do two minutes of sit-ups, and two minutes of push-ups. And while they DO time the run, and count the sit-ups and push-ups you do, it will NOT effect whether or not you will ship off to boot camp.
This "pre-PT" test is more of a marker to see how well you're doing before leaving for boot camp.
I assume you're in the DEP program and as a part of it have weekly meetings at the recruiting office and as such, what I recommend you do is ask as many questions as possible of your recruiter.
Also, it helps to learn the both the enlisted and commissioned ranking system and the eleven general orders of a sentry before going off to boot camp. I cannot stress this enough. It just makes it one less thing that you have to worry about while there. And if you're really wanting to go above and beyond, learning how to strip and make a bed "according to RDC instruction" would be good too.
Hope that helps!
2007-01-02 22:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No - there's no pre basic PT test. The physical you had before you raised your hand is all you need. If you had any physical problems that were serious enough to impact your service, that is where you would have been bounced.
In basic (at least when I was in basic many years ago...) you had to pass a PT test to get out and go to AIT or you were threatened with being recycled - going through basic again. But in reality, if you failed that, they just gave you a general discharge.
Do yourself a favor, drop a few pounds if you need to, do some running, some general fitness exercises. Get in reasonable shape and you'll be ok. Good luck!
2007-01-02 22:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you don't, however your recruiters may give you a PT test to let you see where you're at. Otherwise it's up to your Drill Sergeants (or whatever they are called in the Navy) to get you up to par. If during the course of your basic training you are still unable to pass you will be held over in a training status until you do pass... so when you are are give CAPE (Corrective Action w/Physical Exercises) look at it as a good way to get prepared for the PT test.
2007-01-02 22:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably not, but life in Basic will be MUCH easier for you if you're already in top physical condition. Your recruiter can give you the PT requirements for graduation. You should be able to meet those before you ship out for Basic. If you can, Basic will be a walk in the park.
2007-01-02 22:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in the Army and never heard of a pre PT test. The only one I know of is if you were going to Officer School, after you have passed basic and AIT training. So some guy in your unit was putting in for OCS he probably took a pre PT test.
2007-01-02 22:21:26 · answer #5 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not before, but do yourself a huge favor and get in shape before you go. Prior to leaving the reception station to go to your training unit, you will be given an evaluation of your physical fitness. That will be the easiest one you will receive, however.
2007-01-03 01:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by B aka PE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do have to score a minimum on your PT test to get out of basic training.
2007-01-02 23:54:19 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before you leave your recruitor should test you once just to make sure you will pass the minimums....but when you get to navy boot camp you will have a test within the first couple days...
2007-01-02 23:17:12 · answer #8 · answered by eonetiller 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was active duty when i enlisted and before i had to leave RTC, we had to be able to run 1.5 miles, do situps and pushups within a certain range or you could not go on to the next step...basic training does help you prepare for the final test...from what i recall, we ran every other day, on the other days, we just did regular exercise...so yes, everyday you do exercise to some extent...alot of the people i was in there with, never ran a day in their lives so they needed that extra running time to help them...
before RTC, it probably took me 20 mins to run a mile and i would stop here and there to rest...before i left, i could do it in 13 mins...
2007-01-03 02:42:10 · answer #9 · answered by sherichance79 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know about the Navy, but Marine recruits have to meet certain requirements at enlistment. I would guess the Navy has some requirements. Ask your recruiter. He can answer any questions you have.
2007-01-02 22:24:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋