NROTC Fitness Test Help ASAP

[FØB Zero]

Hi, I am taking my fitness test for NROTC scholarship tomorrow and am concerned I have the wrong form. When on the website the fitness test instructions state I run a 1.5 mi. But the score sheet only has slot for 1mi. Am I looking at the right thing? Idk if it’s the correct sheet and which is the correct amount. If anybody could send me a PDF or lmk what you know it would be great!

 

[FØB Zero]

Hi, I am taking my fitness test for NROTC scholarship tomorrow and am concerned I have the wrong form. When on the website the fitness test instructions state I run a 1.5 mi. But the score sheet only has slot for 1mi. Am I looking at the right thing? Idk if it’s the correct sheet and which is the correct amount. If anybody could send me a PDF or lmk what you know it would be great!

Here is the form I am getting. https://www.public.navy.mil/netc/nstc/nrotc/pdfs/NROTC AFA Score Sheet - Sep 2014.pdf

 

[Torero_dad]

Relax Francis... You're ready for a 1.5-mile run. The mile will be a pleasure. They will tell you before you start.

 

[nrotcmid23]

The fitness test you take as an applicant (AFA - Applicant Fitness Assessment) is different than the one you take in the navy (PRT - Physical Readiness Test). As @Torero_dad pointed out, if you're ready for one, you're ready for the other.

 

[Impulsive]

** This is purely from personal (son's) experience*** If you are applying for a "National" Scholarship (ie: less than 30 college credits and NOT participating in NROTC currently) then you take the AFA (1 mile run). If you are currently participating in NROTC (in college) then you do the PRT (1.5 mile run). But as others have said if you are prepared for the 1.5 miles, then the 1 mile will be a breeze.

 

[kinnem]

+1 to above. Just be sure to run the 1 mile at a 1 mile pace and not a 1.5 mile pace. Stating the obvious i guess, but a word to the wise never hurts.

 

[Impulsive]

Addendum to all above:

Just read that the Navy Chief of Personnel Adm. John Nowell announced that the "new" Navy PFA's starting in January will consist of Push-ups, Planks (3 1/2 min max), and an optional Rowing Machine in lieu of the run. Don't think this will effect "applicants", but the article in the Defense Early Bird Brief by Military.com indicated all sailors and Officers will need to comply starting January 2021. I would imagine USNA, Great Lakes, and NROTC will follow suit so that incoming personnel are good with the new requirements. NROTC and USNA already require bi-annual passing of the current PFA.

 

[GWU PNS (emeritus)]

One thing to note is the AFA for NROTC has shifted to planks instead of crunches. For some people, if you haven't "planked" before, it's a slightly different set of core muscles in use.

The ROTC Consulting website has a great run down for all of the service fitness requirements.

ROTC Fitness Tests - ROTC Consulting

The ROTC fitness test carries varying weights in selection for an ROTC scholarship. In this post, we’ll break down each Service’s ROTC scholarship fitness test, the emphasis they each put on the test, how it is scored, and ways and resources you can use to improve your score. You can also listen to

rotcconsulting.com

 

[OldRetSWO]

I would imagine USNA, Great Lakes, and NROTC will follow suit

Don't be so sure at least not for alternative aerobic testing methods. The Navy has long allowed alternatives to the run but they have not been a "thing" at USNA.

 

[Impulsive]

Don't be so sure at least not for alternative aerobic testing methods. The Navy has long allowed alternatives to the run but they have not been a "thing" at USNA.

Thanks @OldRetSWO, I believe you are correct. The "alternative" methods seem to be "In The Fleet Only" right now. Seems like everyone in a pipeline (enlisted and officer) still have only one option.....running!

 

[OldRetSWO]

Thanks @OldRetSWO, I believe you are correct. The "alternative" methods seem to be "In The Fleet Only" right now. Seems like everyone in a pipeline (enlisted and officer) still have only one option.....running!

Its been that way for decades now.

 

[Capt MJ]

Its been that way for decades now.

Agreed. Swim has been an option almost since the beginning of the formal 2x/year program, but not for accession programs.

 

[Usnavy2019]

Take a look at the Navy PRT standards and modalities. If you can pass those, then you're off to a good start. Stay away from the peptides. Nothing wrong with building muscles by hard work, good recovery, and a solid diet. They are banned by the NCAA and some are banned by WADA. Paradigm also got a warning letter from the FDA since they were advertising one their products would help treat COVID. The site kind of seems like a scam anyway.