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BOBBY_J

BOBBY_J

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I know that once at WP there is a test of physical fitness ahere you have to run 2 miles. Ive been running 3 miles a day to prepare for this but my 2 mile time is still only 17:03 (best time so far). What is considered passing by the USMA pt test
 
You need to score 70 in each event.

That's 15:12 if you are 17-21 years old.
 
Running three miles to prepare for a 2 mile event is a great way to strengthen your endurance, but to cut down on your time, I would alternate longer runs (3 + miles) with sprint intervals on various days.
 
Once you get to USMA, you will be taking the APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test). This is the test that all Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard personnel take twice a year. To pass, you need to get a score of 60 or above in EACH (at least in the "real" army, West Point may require a 70 like America's Finest said, I'm not too sure) event.


60s for each event (17-21 yrs of age)
Push Ups - 42
Sit-Ups - 53
2 Mile Run - 15:54

70s for each event (17-21 yrs of age)
PU - 49
SU - 59
2MR - 15:12


Hope this helped.
 
Bobby J,
I see that you are in Albuquerque as well. I am stationed at Kirtland AFB and have also applied for West Point. PM me if you want a PT buddy. Ive been a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Army for over 2 years now and max the PT test every time, so I think I know a bit about how to do it.
 
Bobby J, I think you really need to take SSG A up on his offer. After reading your posts, I think you need to connect with a buddy to help you through this process; and if he is kind enough to make this generous offer, I would jump on it.
 
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