Green Beret Pull-ups: Understanding Standards, Training, and Importance for SFAS
While no official minimum is published for Green Beret selection (SFAS), candidates are expected to perform 10-15 strict pull-ups to be competitive, w...
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Category: Military Fitness
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Marine Corps Pull-Ups: Requirements, Training, and Importance
The United States Marine Corps requires a minimum of 3 pull-ups for male recruits and 1 pull-up (or a flexed-arm hang alternative) for female recruits...
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Naval Academy Admissions: Pull-Up Requirements, CFA Overview, and Training Strategies
Prospective male Naval Academy candidates must perform pull-ups as part of the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), aiming for competitive scores signi...
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U.S. Army Fitness: Hand-Release Push-Up Requirements, ACFT Standards, and Preparation
To join the U.S. Army, a minimum of 10 Hand-Release Push-Ups is required for a passing score on the ACFT, while 80 or more are needed for a maximum sc...
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Ranger School Push-ups: Requirements, Proper Form, and Advanced Training Strategies
To pass the Ranger Physical Assessment, candidates must perform a minimum of 49 push-ups in two minutes, though significantly exceeding this standard ...
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U.S. Army Ranger School: Foot Movement, Physical Demands, and Preparation
Candidates in U.S. Army Ranger School cover an estimated 400 to 500+ miles of loaded, tactical foot movement, not traditional running, often under hea...
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The Beep Test for Paratroopers: Understanding this Critical Fitness Assessment
The Beep Test, or Multi-Stage Fitness Test, is a progressive aerobic fitness assessment that measures a paratrooper's cardiorespiratory endurance and ...
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Army Ruck Marches: Distances, Weights, Training, and Safety
Army ruck march distances are highly variable, contingent on the specific training phase, unit, and mission requirements, typically ranging from 2.5 t...
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ACFT: Achieving a Perfect 600-Point Score, Requirements, and Training
Achieving a perfect 600 on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is a rare and exceptionally demanding feat, accomplished by a select few elite soldiers...
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