PRT

United States Navy

Physical Readiness Test

The PRT consists of a muscular endurance push-up event, a forearm plank, and a cardiorespiratory event (1.5-mile run or authorized alternate). Sailors are scored by age/sex and classified as Outstanding, Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Probationary, or Failure.

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Passing Standards

General standard

Officially Verified

Each event is graded on the age/sex chart in PRP Guide 5-A. Overall category ranges from Outstanding to Failure.

Categories: Outstanding / Excellent / Good / Satisfactory / Probationary / Failure

Altitude-adjusted charts apply above the official threshold.
Alternate cardio events (row, swim, treadmill, bike) require command authorization per current PRP guidance.

Official source

MyNavyHR Physical Readiness Program

U.S. Navy — MyNavyHR

Last verified 2026-07-13

See current PRP Guide 5-A and Guide 5 for scoring tables and alternate cardio authorizations.

Alternate event standard

Officially Verified

Authorized alternate cardio events per current PRP guide; command-approval required.

Official source

MyNavyHR Physical Readiness Program

U.S. Navy — MyNavyHR

Last verified 2026-07-13

See current PRP Guide 5-A and Guide 5 for scoring tables and alternate cardio authorizations.

The point tables below use the published age-bracket structure. Confirm the exact numeric cutoffs in the current PRP Guide 5-A before official test day.

Test events & authorized options

Every event, taught step-by-step

5 exercises

Muscular strength / endurance

Standard Push-Up (Marine Corps option)

Authorized Marine PFT alternate to pull-ups (capped max score).

2 minutes. Pectorals, Triceps, Anterior deltoids 2 common mistakes

Core endurance

Forearm Plank (PLK)

Measure core and postural muscular endurance.

Timed hold (branch-specific max score). Rectus abdominis, Transverse abdominis, Obliques 3 common mistakes

Cardiorespiratory

1.5-Mile Run

Measure aerobic capacity (Navy PRT standard cardio).

Continuous. Cardiorespiratory system, Lower body 1 common mistakes

Cardiorespiratory (alternate)

2,000-Meter Row

Navy PRT authorized alternate cardio event (when command-approved).

Continuous. Cardiorespiratory system, Legs, Back

Cardiorespiratory (alternate)

500-Yard Swim (Navy alternate)

Navy PRT authorized alternate cardio event.

Continuous. Cardiorespiratory system, Full body

Official sources

Official source

MyNavyHR Physical Readiness Program

U.S. Navy — MyNavyHR

Last verified 2026-07-13

See current PRP Guide 5-A and Guide 5 for scoring tables and alternate cardio authorizations.

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Independent educational platform

ISHOT Military Academy is an independent educational preparation platform. Fitness standards can change and may vary by age, sex category used in official scoring, occupational specialty, component (Active / Reserve / National Guard), medical status, command policy, altitude, and authorized event option. Always confirm your official requirements with your recruiter, command, or the applicable military branch.