Pft

Test Your Physical Fitness With This PFT Benchmark Workout

Thanks to Candidate X who graduated in the summer of 2016 for this benchmark PFT workout.

“There was a MARSOC Captain I met after graduating OCS and he took my OSS through, what he called, a good…

PFT Scoring: 2017 Updated Requirements

Your PFT just got harder! If you somehow missed it in the blitz of Marine Corps Times Physical Fitness Test updates, here are the tables, telling you the PFT scoring by age group.

Overview: Updated PFT perfect scores

Application Advice from a Successful Candidate: Part III of III

Thank you to Candidate C for taking some time to share advice you learned through your long, yet successful, Application! Stay tuned for more parts throughout this week.

What was your…

What’s the Best OCS Workout for Me?

Candidate Question

I’m a rising sophomore in the NROTC program in addition to being an applicant for PLC as well (not currently on scholarship). This summer, one of my goals has been to gain around five pounds, while not losing…

Six Recommendations to Build a Strong Application for OCS

Applicant Question

I plan on applying for next year’s OCS summer course. I have contacted an OSO and he’s been helpful.
I have a 3.2 GPA, I haven’t done a PFT (not sure when to do that yet) and…

Crunch Alternatives for PFT Training

Candidate Question

I’m currently training for the PFT. Unfortunately, I’ve developed some sort of rash on my buttocks and lower back that prevents me from doing crunches effectively. Are there any alternatives to doing crunches…

USMC PFT Video: Pull-up Rules

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EXECUTION OF THE PFT

Individual performance on each PFT event will be executed as follows:

Pull-up