What will the physical fitness expectations be while in basic training?
During the very beginning of basic training, you will be given a series of physical fitness tests to see what your level of physical conditioning is. These include, but are not limited to, a 1.5 mile run, sit-ups, push-ups, 300 and/or 500 meter sprints, agility courses, obstacle courses, 6 foot solid wall climb, 6 foot chain link climb and a 165-pound body drag. Physical Conditioning (PC) is an integral part of academy training. You can expect a regular regiment of short and long distance running/sprinting [aerobic] on varied terrains such as hills, canal banks, dirt, asphalt, concrete and rocky, uneven surfaces. There is also a component of strength training exercise [anaerobic] to include, but not limited to, push-ups, sit-ups and weight training. Cadets are also expected to be able run at approximately a ten minute per mile pace for at least three miles almost immediately upon starting their basic academy training. You will also be expected to run, and keep up with, distances anywhe
