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The Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) is an assessment prepared by the military for candidates finishing boot camps. Before the conclusion of a boot camp, new recruit candidates should get a minimum score of "Good-Low". After completing the training and getting into the Navy, candidates are periodically asked to take the Physical Readiness Test. During such tests, they should receive a minimum score of "Satisfactory-Medium" to be eligible for duties in the Navy.
The 1.5 Mile Run For this run, candidates are told to run for 1.5 miles as quick as they can. Mixing walking, jogging and running are allowed during this, but the event is timed. To get a passing score, candidates are asked to run for most of the time, taking rest when only extremely necessary. The age and gender of the participant are accounted for when assigning scores. For example, to get an "excellent-medium" score a 17- to 19-year old male should finish the 1.5 mile run in nine minutes and thirty seconds. On the other hand, a 30- to 34-year old female is given a time of 13 minutes and 15 seconds to finish the event and get an identical score. Curl-Ups In course of the test, candidates are given two minutes to do as many curl-ups as possible. All curl-ups should be done acceptably to meet the criteria. Candidates are permitted to take any number of breaks during the assigned two minutes. Similar to the 1.5 mile run, the standards for different age groups and genders vary. To get a score, candidates must perform a minimum of 31 curl-ups. Push-Ups Just like curl-ups, candidates are given two minutes to do as many push-ups as they can. Every push-up should be done acceptably to meet the criteria. Candidates are permitted to take any number of breaks but are permitted to do so only in the "up" position. Depending upon the gender and age, a qualifying requirement in the range of five to 42 push-ups is fixed for candidates taking the test. Body Composition Assessment The Body Composition Assessment (BCA), which determines the weight and body fat quantity, is also conducted as part of the PRT. Candidates who obtain a total rating in the "excellent" category of scores and have no score below the "good" category of scores are qualified to take a waiver on taking this assessment. Averaging Scores If a candidate falls below the mandatory minimum score for one task, he or she can make up for the deficit by getting additional scores in other tasks. At the end of the test, the scores of all events are combined together and then averaged out. For this reason, if a candidate is particularly good at running but not so good with doing push-ups, he or she can still get through the test. Related Articles
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