Physical Fitness Standards for Air Force Basic Training

Physical Fitness Standards for Air Force Basic TrainingPhysical Fitness Standards for Air Force Basic TrainingThe Air Force advises you to get in shape before you report for Air Force Basic Military Training. You should work on your physical conditioning in advance so you will be prepared to pass the fitness standards required for entry and then to go through the physical conditioning and meet the physical training targets required for graduation. Suggested Fitness Level at Basic Training Arrival How fit should you be before you arrive? Men and women have different standards to achieve. Here are your targets that will best ensure your success in BMT Males 1.5-mile andrang in less than 1345 minutes, more than 25 push-ups in a minute, more than 35 sit-ups in a minute.Females 1.5-mile run in less than 1600 minutes, more than 15 push-ups in a minute, more than 30 sit-ups in a minute. The Air Force suggests training for the run by jogging at first at a slow pace for 15 to 20 minutes. As you build your fitness, work up to a level of doing a continuous 30 to 40 minute run three to five times per week. Fitness Standards Upon Arrival at AFBMT You will receive an anfangsbuchstabe assessment of your physical fitness (1.5-mile run, push-ups, sit-ups, and body composition) during zero-week of basic training. This assessment aids in identifying recruits who are in poor physical condition. Men must be able to complete the 1.5 miles run in 1830 and women must be able to complete it in 2135.Must meet body composition standards. The abdominal circumference of 39.0 inches for men and 35.5 inched for women. If not meeting this, body fat is estimated and the limits are 20% for men and 28% for women.If you dont meet these two standards, you may be immediately processed for entry-level separation as you are deemed not medically able to complete BMT.Results of this assessment designate a recruits physical fitness category. Privileges may be revoked if you show no signs of impr ovement.Recycle action may occur any time a recruit does not improve or fails to meet standards.Airmen on full PC waivers have the same restrictions as those who fail to improve. Not Meeting Physical Fitness Standards Consequences It is not advisable to show up at Air Force Basic Military Training out of shape, as recruits have only six weeks (including the in processing week) before they must be able to pass the standards.By far, failing to pass the physical fitness standards is the number one reason that most recruits inAir Force Basic Trainingget recycled. Recycle is a term that means taking a recruit out of their normal flight, and recycling them into a flight that is in an earlier week of training (usually two weeks). That means that the recycled recruit spends extra time inbasic training. Some recruits are recycled three and even four times for failing to meet the physical fitness standards before the commander finally gives up and initiatesadministrative discharge action. Physical Preparation During AFBMT While at basic, youll do physical conditioning (PC) six days per week. The six-day-a-week regimen includes three days of aerobic running and three days of muscular endurance training. The runs consist of 40-minute sessions of group-paced running, self-paced running, and six 30-second sprint interval runs separated by brisk walking. Each week, trainees are timed on a 1.5-mile run. The muscular endurance training takes up to 48 minutes on a circuit of crunches, leg lifts, push-ups, flutter kicks, and pull-ups. These are designed to improve upper body and abdominal strength quickly. During the entire period of basic training, recruits are individually timed on the 1.5-mile run once per week. Lack of improvement may require a reassessment of your fitness categoryImprovement may move you into a higher fitness categoryRecycle action is considered if you are more than a certain time over your allotted running time Graduation Requirements The final fitness test is conducted at the end of the 4th WOT/beginning of the 5th WOT (prior to Warrior Week). To pass, recruits must meet the following extremum physical fitness standards Males 1.5 mile Run - 1157Sit-Ups in one minute 42 for age 29 and under, 39 for age 30-39.Push-Ups in one minute 27 for age 29 and under, 27 for age 30-39.Abdominal Circumference 35 inches or less Females 1.5 Mile Run - 1426Sit-Ups in one minute 38 for age 29 and under, 29 for age 30-39.Push-Ups in one minute 18 for age 29 and under, 14 for age 30-39Abdominal Circumference 31.5 inches or less The push-ups and sit-ups must all be performed with proper form. If you come close but dont pass, you may be given another chance to pass the test the next day. Recruits who fail to meet the above standards can expect to be recycled for a minimum period of two weeks. Warhawk Physical Fitness Award Recruits who make the following minimum standards qualify for the Warhawk Award, which is the highest standard. Males 1.5 mile Run - 855Sit-Ups - 70 in one minutePush-Ups - 65 in one minutePull-Ups - 10 with no time limit Females 1.5 Mile Run - 1055Sit-Ups - 60 in one minutePush-Ups - 40 in one minutePull-Ups - 5 with no time limit Thunderbolt Physical Fitness Award Recruits who make the following minimum physical fitness standards qualify for Thunderbolt Award, or the Honor Graduate requirement. While Physical Fitness is only one small part of the Honor Graduate requirements, a recruit must meet the following minimum physical fitness standards to even be considered for the honor Males 1.5 mile Run - 930Sit-Ups - 60 in one minutePush-Ups - 55 in one minutePull-Ups - 5 with no time limit Females 1.5 Mile Run - 1200Sit-Ups - 55 in one minutePush-Ups - 30 in one minutePull-Ups - 2 with no time limit