Physical Screening Standards
When you join the Navy and are classified into a Warrior Challenge Program, you shall be made aware that these programs involve strenuous conditioning and requires you to successfully pass the Navy Challenge Physical Screening Test (PST) prior to classification into your specific rating.
The PST will also be completed by Future Sailors in the Warrior Challenge Programs every 30 days while in the Delayed Entry Program to remain qualified, and lastly, within a 30-day period prior to leaving for Recruit Training Command (boot-camp).
The Special Warfare Operator (SO) and Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) ratings and all other Warrior Challenge Program ratings are open to both men and women.
The PST will not be administered prior to passing a physical at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and having a Hold Harmless Agreement signed.
The program specific Physical Screening Test requirements are as follows;
Physical Screening Test Chart
| Special Warfare Operator (SO) SEALS (see additional requirement below) | Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) | Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) / Navy Diver (ND) | Aircrew Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) | |
| 500 yard swim | 12:30 | 13:00 | 12:30 | 12:00 |
| Ten Minute Rest | ||||
| Push-ups (Within 2 minutes) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 42 |
| Two Minute Rest | ||||
| Sit-ups (Within 2 minutes) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Two Minute Rest | ||||
| Pull-ups (No time limit) | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Ten Minute Rest | ||||
| 1.5 mile run | 10:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 12:00 |
| Swim+Run Combined | ||||
| EOD Only <= 21 minutes |
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| Note: For 500-yard swim, use the sidestroke, breaststroke or combination of both (AIRR may also utilize American crawl/freestyle) | ||||
Any candidate who meets the minimum scores as defined below, and is otherwise fully qualified for the program applying, will automatically qualify for that Warrior Challenge rating.
| Special Warfare Operator (SO) SEALS (see additional requirement below) | Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) | Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) / Navy Diver (ND) / Seabee Diver (UCT) | Aircrew Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) | |
| 500 yard swim | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 8:20 |
| Ten Minute Rest | ||||
| Push-ups (Within 2 minutes) | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 |
| Two Minute Rest | ||||
| Sit-ups (Within 2 minutes) | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 |
| Two Minute Rest | ||||
| Pull-ups (No time limit) | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Ten Minute Rest | ||||
| 1.5 mile run | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:15 | 10:15 |
| Note: For 500-yard swim, use the sidestroke, breaststroke or combination of both (AIRR may also utilize American crawl/freestyle) | ||||
Warrior Challenge Program Vision Requirements
- Special Warfare Operator (SO)/Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB)
- Uncorrected visual acuity worse than 20/40 in the better eye is disqualifying for SEAL and SWCC. Uncorrected visual acuity worse than 20/70 in either eye is disqualifying for SEAL and SWCC.
- Corrected visual acuity worse than 20/25 in either eye is disqualifying.
- Normal color perception. No color deficiency waivers authorized.
- Visual acuity standards are not waiverable for SEAL and SWCC candidates.
- Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
- Normal color perception. No color deficiency waivers authorized.
- Uncorrected vision can be no worse than 20/200 in each eye.
- Both eyes must correct to 20/25.
- Navy Diver (ND)
- Uncorrected visual acuity worse than 20/200 in either eye is disqualifying.
- All Divers must have a minimum corrected visual acuity of 20/25 in one eye.
- Lack of adequate color vision is disqualifying, but a waiver may be requested.
- Seabee UCT Diver
- Uncorrected visual acuity worse than 20/200 in either eye is disqualifying.
- All Divers must have a minimum corrected visual acuity of 20/25 in one eye.
- Lack of adequate color vision is disqualifying, but a waiver may be requested.
- Aircrew Rescue Swimmer AIRR.
- Uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100 in either eye.
- Vision must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes.
- Normal depth and color perception.
Warrior Challenge Conduct Screening
| Type of Offense | Number of Offenses | Approval Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Violations | 1 to 5 6 or more in past two years | No determination required CNRC |
| Non-Traffic Offenses | 1 or 2 3 to 7 8 or more |
NTAG CO CNRC Not eligible |
| Misconduct Offense (See Note Below) | 1 2 to 4 5 or more |
NTAG CO CNRC Not eligible |
| Combination of Non-Traffic and Misconduct Offenses | Combination of 1 misconduct and 4-6 non-traffic offenses Combination of 2 misconduct and up to 5 non-traffic offenses Combination of 3 misconduct and up to 4 non-traffic offenses | CNRC | Any combination totaling eight or more misconduct and non-traffic offenses | No waiver authorized |
| Major Misconduct Offenses | 1 or more at any age | Not eligible |
| Note: Warrior Challenge applicants with a misconduct offense within the preceding 12 months are not eligible. Calculations will be based on date of offense. | ||
Conduct offense classifications and explainations can be found via the conduct waiver matrix for general enlistment.
Page written and maintained by NCCM Thomas Goering, USN (Retired).
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