Cadets must successfully complete the requirements of the Physical Fitness Exam (PFE) during each of their semesters at the Academy. The PFE includes a cadence push-up test, forearm plank test, and a 1.5-mile run. The maximum number of points on the PFE is 300, while the graduation and commissioning standard is 200 points.
To view the updated exam standards, click the link embedded HERE.
To learn more about the PFE or to practice the exam, click on the links below:
Protocol — cadence push-ups
Protocol — forearm planks
Protocol — 1.5-mile run
PFE Push-Up Demo Video
PFE Push-Up Cadence Audio
UPDATED BOAT FORCES STANDARDS
| MEN |
Push-ups |
Planks |
1.5-mi run |
12-min swim |
2000m row |
| Under 30 |
29 |
1:18 |
12:29 |
500 yds |
9:20 |
| 30-39 |
24 |
1:15 |
12:53 |
450 yds |
9:30 |
| 40-49 |
18 |
1:12 |
13:50 |
400 yds |
9:40 |
| 50-59 |
13 |
1:09 |
15:14 |
350 yds |
9:50 |
| 60+ |
10 |
1:07 |
17:19 |
300 yds |
10:00 |
| WOMEN |
Push-ups |
Planks |
1.5-mi run |
12-min swim |
2000m row |
| Under 30 |
15 |
1:09 |
15:05 |
400 yds |
10:40 |
| 30-39 |
11 |
1:06 |
15:56 |
350 yds |
10:50 |
| 40-49 |
9 |
1:03 |
17:11 |
300 yds |
11:00 |
| 50-59 |
9 |
1:01 |
19:10 |
250 yds |
11:10 |
| 60+ |
9 |
0:58 |
20:55 |
200 yds |
11:20 |
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