Pft Calculator, Tell Us Your Score.

[SEANstaah]

Lets see where all of us poolees stand among each other. Be honest, it's the internet. Keep us updated weekly, I'll do the same.

http://usmc.pftcalculator.com/

[SEANstaah]

Male
18
10
110
24:40

210

[immaproshooter]

not a poolee i knwo but ill join in with the fun...


Male
Age 22
Pull ups 15
Situps 100+
3 mile 25:10

Score 232/300 1st class

lol ya i need to get in better shape i know

[KevinR90]

240/300

I haven't done a 3 mile timed run, but i've gotten an 11:08 1.5 mile so I just did 22 min 3 mile.

[mia46176]

Female
18

Arm Hang-72 seconds (100/100)

Sit-ups-90 (90/100)

3 Mile Run-22:57:13 (88/100)

So, that's me... I'm pretty content with these. As I have learned, however, content is not what the Marine Corps is about. I have a lot I am still improving on before I ship to The Island on 20080723!

~Mia

[crazymjb]

245, 100 situps, 15 pullups, and being conservative on my run time putting it at 23.

Running will be the biggest challenge for me if I ever want to get to 300.

Mike

[BR34]

lol ya i need to get in better shape i know
LOL I bet you smoke cigs!

Anyway, I'm 26 in April (old head, young rank).

20 pullups
100 crunches
20:30 run time.

285/300

I been working on sprinting straights and jogging curbs on a track to get my run time down, you may want to try that out.

Semper Fi.

[Adam1988]

Joining in on the fun :D

Male
Pullups 22
Crunches 100+
3 Mile Run 17:34

Score 300/300



Ok maybe I just joined in to brag ;)

[sscjoe]

This is for everyones amusement. Civilian Force Protection Officers PFT requirements taken on a yearly pass or fail.
Ages 21 and up:
Sit-ups- 28 max 2 mins
Push-ups- 18 max 2 mins
1 mile run- 12.00 mins
I 53yrs and passed the last 4yrs. So easy a fat man can do it
:scared:

[fs19]

Male
18yo

14 Pullups
161 Situps
20:09 3 Mile Run

I just had surgery and haven't been able to work out so it has probably gone down a little bit.

[fs19]

Male
18yo

14 Pullups
161 Situps
20:09 3 Mile Run

I just had surgery and haven't been able to work out so it has probably gone down a little bit.
I forgot to put in the score and missed the time to edit-
257

[Seyborg]

20 pull ups, 100 crunches, 24:10 3mile.

18

263

[jfweeden]

Yea im not a poolee yet, but i will be on june 8th. but anyway..

Age 17
Pullups 14
Situps 100
Run 22:30

243/300 1st..I need to work on my pullups and run though, but i'm happy.

[Bullpup]

Age 18
Pullups 23
Situps 100+
Run 20:30

Score 285

Damn, I gotta run more.

[immaproshooter]

nope not a smoker jsut a flat footed grunt........lol its a ***** at times...and running is my weakness.....but i manage...lol...kicks me in the ass every time...but always workin on my ****...

[BR34]

nope not a smoker jsut a flat footed grunt........lol its a ***** at times...and running is my weakness.....but i manage...lol...kicks me in the ass every time...but always workin on my ****...

Yea, I know what you mean. I'm flat footed too, and that **** killed me in boot camp. But I recently did some research on proper shoe types I should be wearing for my feet and I found some shoes that help a great bit. You should look into that.

[immaproshooter]

oh ya?...got suggestions?..give me a lil leway to start lookin into?

[Rasczak]

12 pullups
106 crunches
22:30 3mile
233.

[BR34]

oh ya?...got suggestions?..give me a lil leway to start lookin into?

Sure, try searching these topics:

Pronation
Over pronation
Under pronation

I over pronate, so I found some running shoes made by Nike specifically to correct over pronation.

There's a site I found that actually explains what each one means and how to determine which one you are. I believe over and under pronation are flat foot problems, while pronate is just normal.

[jrwenzel]

female :)

arm hang: 73
crunches: 100 +
3 mile run: 19:55

score: 300

[DangerMMA]

300

26 Pull Ups
115 Crunches
17:58 3 Mile

[bbond007]

Male
20
22 pull ups
109 sit ups
18:25 3 mile
297 pft score...

[McSweeney]

enough to pass, and enough to start improving.

[Echo_Four_Bravo]

proshooter, go to a running store or a New Balance store. They'll watch you walk and figure out what your foot is doing and hook you up with the right shoes. It makes all the difference in the world.

[Hologram]

I know it's sad, especially for how long I've been DEPed in, but now I'm honestly giving it real motivation. I've decided that if I'm not working, I'm training. Anyway:

7 Pull ups
65 Crunches
29:50 3-mile run
Total score: 129/300 3rd Class

[rkidd4]

220/300 Hopefully being at sea level will boost my run times a little...has anyone looked at the Army PFT calc? Its a joke compared to what we will have to do lol.

[SlaveToTheCorps]

I did it for what I was when I was in the DEP & now...talk about some motivation, my run time is kicking my butt!!! *ugh*

In the DEP:
246/300 -1st Class
Arm Hang: 100/100
Crunches: 68/100
Run: 78/100

Currently:
214/300 -2nd Class
Arm Hang: 100/100
Crunches: 72/100
Run: 42/100

[NicholasITALY]

Male
Age 16
pullups 15
situps 44
3 miles run: 26.11 <--- gotta run.. a lot..

Score: 146/300

Pretty bad, gotta work on it...

[joecoul89]

Male
Age: 18
Pullups: 18
Crunches: 115
3 Mile: 21:16

Score: 270/300

[MLMonk]

Age:18
Gender:Not Sure
Pull Ups:26
Crunches:128
Run:22min (Never done a 3mile run so I doubled my IST run)
PFT:276

[JdnSmith]

Gender:Not Sure

Huh?

Gender: Male
Age: 22 (for a few more days)
Pull ups: 12
Crunches: 100
3 mile: 22:50
Score = 231

[Banshee]

female/ age 21

arm hang: 75
crunches:110
3-mile run:27.10

total:263/300

Running is kicking my ass. It always has. I can run for over three miles, but I can't ever pace myself--i'm more of a sprinter, lol.

[Quinbo]

Hologram take note. A nearly 30 minute run time fails that event and if you fail any single event you fail the entire PFT. Having been the sadistic ******* in charge of remedial PT, I can tell you...

[BigGunz90]

Male
18 years old

Pullups: 8
Crunches: 100+
3 Mile: 24:47

[SlingerDun]

I may be mistaken but in the fleet if a young Marine is running PFT somewhere around 25 minutes or beyond, your in a dead heat with the SNCO's or they're hot on your heels. That's not a desirable positionhttp://www.leatherneck.com/forums/images/icons/icon13.gif

[Hologram]

Of course Sgt, I'm training just about every day. And I actually figured out yesterday that that time was innaccurate (though still terrible) as I had been running on the sidewalks of our main...

[immaproshooter]

lol..excuses....excuses...a simple, Aye Sgt...would have been just fine....

[ZSKI]

I know it's sad, especially for how long I've been DEPed in, but now I'm honestly giving it real motivation. I've decided that if I'm not working, I'm training. Anyway:

7 Pull ups
65 Crunches
29:50 3-mile run
Total score: 129/300 3rd Class

Put a Pull Up bar in the door way of your room. Every time you enter or exit you do a max set. Trust me you'll get 20.

[Hologram]

Put a Pull Up bar in the door way of your room. Every time you enter or exit you do a max set. Trust me you'll get 20.Just got one a couple days ago.

And thank you Marines for your help in getting my PFT up. One question though: is there any techniques any Marines or other poolees know in getting up my abdominal endurance faster than just pounding out crunches? Because if doing crunches is the fastest way, then fine, I'm just kind of on a track to get the PFT up as quickly as possible because I've got an interview with my OSO coming up faster than I can get it really competive, so I'm trying to at least show him that I'm dedicated to getting into the NROTC.

So anyway, any tips on increasing any part of the PFT any faster would be great.

[Haffner]

Hey, this is related to the PFT crap that y'all are posting 100% but not in the way you're looking for.

I don't know about your sections/platoons/units/etc, but in my platoon, you WILL be non-rec'ed for promotion to Cpl if your PFT score is less than 270. At the level of Sgt, on a FITREP (fitness report) a First Class PFT is the top of the top, regardless of score [as I'm told] is as good as it gets.

Look, poolees, Marines: a first class is good and all, but if you're not getting at least a 285, you're f***in yourself. That's the minimal amount of PFT points for the max amount of PFT points towards cutting score. I don't think a Cpl should EVER have less than that. Yes, I 100% know PT is NOT all the Corps is about, but, I'll tell ya what, due to my standards, in 3rd AABn, H&S Co, S-6 ISC (which means 3rd Amphibious Assault Vehicle Battalion [1MARDIV's Bastard Child (def. not POGS)] Headquarters and Service Company - Communications Platoon - Data :::::: we have the best PFT's on average. Yes, believe it or not, best on average. That can be proven through official data. The one Marine (****bag) that gets a 163 drops the avg [we have only 4 in our Bn] to 269 (gross)!

[ZSKI]

No offense CPL yes i believe every Marine should run a first class but the importance the Marine Corps puts on it ****es me of because thats how retards become cpl's and sgt's. Yes i believe its important but my list would go 1.) Quality of the marine (His pro/cons knowledge in his mos, and leadership) 2.) Shooting (Im sorry if your only a marksmen you should be non rec a KD course is not hard) 3.) Then PFT( if your not first class your non rec its not hard to get a 230)

Now to answer your question. Well your abs are used for everything even in pushups they are bieng used if done properly. To work your abs do other things besides crunches such as steam engines , hello dollys, leg lifts etc etc.

[coltie52]

pullups- 13
situps-100
run- 24:04

228/300
need work on pullups and run

[retread09]

ok I'm not a poolee but I am preparing to go back in so I'll play.....

Gender: Male
Age: 29

Pullups: 20
Crunches: 75
Run: 18:59 (today on a "perfect world" flat track)

rrrrrrr me abs are soft as pillows

[MattNC]

Male
18(less than a month)
Pullups: 14
Crunches: 100
Run: 22:30 (doubled my 1.5mi[10:15] then added 2 to it for an estimation)

PFT:243/300


Gotta start running and doing pullups. I should have no excuse for not having a perfect PFT score come September.

[2114Wollmann]

Gender - Male
Age - 18
Pull Ups - 10
Sit Ups - 110
3 Mile run - 20:40

Score - 234

Plenty of room for improvement!

[Hendrix]

Gender: Male
Age: 14
Pull-Ups: 19
Crunches: 100+
3 Mile Run: 19:30

PFT Score= 286/300

Trying to get up to a 300, need one more pull-up and just a little better on the run. Have already cut my 3 mile time in half, going down 1:30 won't be so hard.

[2114Wollmann]

Gender: Male
Age: 14
Pull-Ups: 19
Crunches: 100+
3 Mile Run: 19:30

PFT Score= 286/300

Trying to get up to a 300, need one more pull-up and just a little better on the run. Have already cut my 3 mile time in half, going down 1:30 won't be so hard.

Well you have 3 years to do it, I think you might have time ;)

Nice PFT!

[SmithAdrian]

age: 17
pul-ups: 14
crunches: 78
3 mil run: 22:42 (double my 1.5)

score: 219

[Capital M]

Prior to surgery
M, 21

90 Situps
12 Pull Ups
20:31 3 mile
PFT Score 234, 1st class

Now (13 weeks Post Op)

0 Pullups (still not allowed)
115 Situps
19:05 Run
PFT score 193, 2nd class

[Capital M]

* assuming I wouldn't fail the event due to no pullups

[meallen07]

From last official PFT in December. I am now 20 years old.

Age: 19
Pull ups: 20
Crunches: 80
Run: 22:30
Score: 253

Working to improve constantly.

[JWG]

Score: 258/300

Pull Ups: 12
Crunches: 119
3 Mile Run: 18:19

Gotta year to go, without a inevitable injury or circumstance, I have no excuse not to be 300 point PFT by the time I ship, NEXT YEAR. :beer::evilgrin:

[Jensen139]

Completed 03/02/09

Pull ups- 22
Crunches 118
Run- 19:24

Score: 291

[Jensen139]

Why do people double there 1.5 mile? Jesus just go out and run 3 freakin miles.

[chasealmighty]

Age: 17

Pull Ups: 21

Sit ups: 98

Run: I put 24, I think it might be faster now

Score: 262/300 1st Class

Just need to work on my run time, can't wait to join the DEP in May.

[Hendrix]

Well you have 3 years to do it, I think you might have time ;)

Nice PFT!

Yes I do, and one of the reasons I lost the weight and got in shape was my dream of joining the Marine Corps. And thank you

[Palomba]

18
9
96
23min
PFT=211

2 pullups away from 1st class. I have till August to do so.

[Petz]

the first half of this thread is already through boot camp....

the last PFT I ran I got a 210... 1st class for my old ass.

I did

14 pull-ups
100 crunches
24: something or other.

I'm pretty sure it came out to 210...

[echo3oscar1833]

the first half of this thread is already through boot camp....

the last PFT I ran I got a 210... 1st class for my old ass.

I did

14 pull-ups
100 crunches
24: something or other.

I'm pretty sure it came out to 210...

Sounds about like mine SSgt. Last one I officially was in 2003 which was as follows

15 Pullups
100 Crunches
17:50 3 mile

Now a days I can do about
12 Pullups
100 Crunches
18:20 Run

Not as good as I once was, but hey its still a first class. But whos counting for me lol:D

[ElDiablo]

Male
18
11 Pullups
68 Crunches
21:30 3 Mile Run

Total Score: 202

Needs some work, but I'm getting there.

[euphfmc]

I'm not a poolee, but I'm working my ass off to get my weight down to 270 so I can DEP. I weigh about 385lbs...but I'm trying hard.

Age: 23
Pull-Ups: 1 (debateable, as I was told I wasn't at a complete dead hang)
Crunches: 45
3-Mile: 48:24

45/300 PFT Class 3rd

I know...it's disgusting, and I have a LONG way to go since I did this yesterday.

[cocruxified]

19
105
23:00

-265

A little more than a month to go. Working on chopping down that run time.

[acg1189]

258
14 pullups
140 crunches
20:00 run time

This is the unofficial i did yesterday at my gym. The last one I ran was 245

[mpellie]

female
arm hang-48 sec
crunches-65
3 mile run-28:46

[MLMonk]

I'm not a poolee, but I'm working my ass off to get my weight down to 270 so I can DEP. I weigh about 385lbs...but I'm trying hard.

Age: 23
Pull-Ups: 1 (debateable, as I was told I wasn't at a complete dead hang)
Crunches: 45
3-Mile: 48:24

45/300 PFT Class 3rd

I know...it's disgusting, and I have a LONG way to go since I did this yesterday.

I know someone who can't even do 1 pull up and he wieghs 140+ or so lb's..Keep at it, you will get to your goal if you just keep going. Running is the worst, I hate it, your other 2 scores are good for your size. I think cutting down to the wieght would be the hardest, not the PFT scores. I can see the attitude you have and that's what the Marines need, attitudes like yours.

[euphfmc]

I know someone who can't even do 1 pull up and he wieghs 140+ or so lb's..Keep at it, you will get to your goal if you just keep going. Running is the worst, I hate it, your other 2 scores are good for your size. I think cutting down to the wieght would be the hardest, not the PFT scores. I can see the attitude you have and that's what the Marines need, attitudes like yours.

Damn, that's motivation.

The pullup is VERY hard, of course due to my weight. But I've worked my upper body very very hard in the weight room this last year. I just wish I could drop the fat so it would show through.

[mpellie]

Age: 23
height: 5'10" or 70 in.
weight: 160 lbs.
BF%: 23.6%

Arm hang-48 seconds
crunches-65
3 mile run-28:46

my run sucks but im a sprinter in a very high altitude

PI (aka Disneyland) 20090427

[MarinesFTW]

I'm not a poolee, but I'm working my ass off to get my weight down to 270 so I can DEP. I weigh about 385lbs...but I'm trying hard.

Age: 23
Pull-Ups: 1 (debateable, as I was told I wasn't at a complete dead hang)
Crunches: 45
3-Mile: 48:24

45/300 PFT Class 3rd

I know...it's disgusting, and I have a LONG way to go since I did this yesterday.

Wow, if you can drop your weight your pull ups will increase by ALOT, being able to do one pull up at 270 thats insain, I do 9-10 pull ups and I know I could proble not even pull up a total of 270 pounds.. Drop weight they will increase by alot.

[ElDiablo]

I know someone who can't even do 1 pull up and he wieghs 140+ or so lb's..Keep at it, you will get to your goal if you just keep going. Running is the worst, I hate it, your other 2 scores are good for your size. I think cutting down to the wieght would be the hardest, not the PFT scores. I can see the attitude you have and that's what the Marines need, attitudes like yours.

There were a couple of Poolees who shipped out a few months ago who couldn't do any. Now there down on Parris Island and last time anybody heard from them they were doing 4-5 respectively. So it can be done. Just keep at them.

[Hamelink83]

nevermind

[Klynt]

17 years old
pull ups-14
crunches-100
3 mile run-21:29
249/300

[jcarter73]

PSEP'er...

35 Years old

Pull-ups - 20+
Crunches - 100+
3 Mile run - 19:10

292/300

I will get that run time below 18:00 before I ship out to school.

Anyone having trouble with pull-ups check this link out. It will get you the results you desire. http://www.4mcd.usmc.mil/AOP/OSOHyattsville/Armstrong%20Pullup%20Program.htm

Best of luck to all of you...

[Petz]

I hate you.... I've tried for 9 years to get 20 pull-ups... maybe I need that extra 8 you have on me!! hahahahaah.. nice score.

[jcarter73]

SSgt, I had to work hard to get my max effort set to 20+... it was Major Armstrong's program that did it for me. Follow it to the letter and you WILL see your max effort set rise to 20+...

Visit that link and print off his workout plan... it's hard work, but results come. Starting out at 12 or so, you'll be doing 20+ in 6-8 weeks...

GET SOME !!

[blackshirts]

Are there any poolees out there who can't run 3 mi. without stopping? I'm worried about that a good bit. I ship out in a week.

It'll help a lot dropping weight while I'm at boot, as I'll be on fat trays. I'm 68.5 inches and weigh 200-205. I can do 12 pull-ups and about 75 crunches, but I'm only running 12:45 in the 1.5 mi and can't run a full 3 mi. without going to a walk.

[jcarter73]

Poolee Blackshirts... if you can't run 3 miles without walking you need to slow the pace down. So much of distance running is mental, if you are telling yourself before you step off for your run that you are going to start walking at a landmark you'll quit running and walk everytime. Slow your initial pace and breath... in through your nose and out your mouth... rythmic breathing get a good cadence in your head and you can run for ever... Practice makes perfect... how many times are you running per week?

[blackshirts]

I was running everyday, then I learned you should probably take a day in between before running again so I just do pushups, situps, and pull-ups on the days in between.

The biggest problem for me was lower back pain when running, but it's finally starting to go away. I was working with physical therapists to strengthen the muscles in my back to fix this problem. It's better, but nowhere near perfect.

[Hamelink83]

I was running everyday, then I learned you should probably take a day in between before running again so I just do pushups, situps, and pull-ups on the days in between.

The biggest problem for me was lower back pain when running, but it's finally starting to go away. I was working with physical therapists to strengthen the muscles in my back to fix this problem. It's better, but nowhere near perfect.

Do superman's. Lay on your stomach and lift your legs and chest off the ground, arms straight out. Hold for as long as you can and repeat a couple of times.

As for running, if you can't run 3 miles without walking, then you need to push yourself to run even if your trotting along during the tired point at .05 miles per hour, keep your legs moving in a running fashion. Only way to be able to run 3 miles is to force yourself to.

[blackshirts]

Just got back from the Y and just ran 3 miles with ease. I just needed a little common sense given to me to slow down. Now I just have to find a better pace to where I can finish, but also push as hard as I can to get my time down.

[Petz]

Poolee Blackshirts... if you can't run 3 miles without walking you need to slow the pace down. So much of distance running is mental, if you are telling yourself before you step off for your run that you are going to start walking at a landmark you'll quit running and walk everytime. Slow your initial pace and breath... in through your nose and out your mouth... rythmic breathing get a good cadence in your head and you can run for ever... Practice makes perfect... how many times are you running per week?


yes, this is the main reason for all failed running attempts... you will be yelling cadence of left right left while running in formation on the island so that you learn to breath.

you are hyper-ventilating just like every other non-running fatty mc-fatfat who grew up on mcdonalds and video games. just run breathing in every other left foot and exhale every other right foot... you'll do fine so long as you do that.

[Petz]

Do superman's. Lay on your stomach and lift your legs and chest off the ground, arms straight out. Hold for as long as you can and repeat a couple of times.

As for running, if you can't run 3 miles without walking, then you need to push yourself to run even if your trotting along during the tired point at .05 miles per hour, keep your legs moving in a running fashion. Only way to be able to run 3 miles is to force yourself to.


who are you? you make no sense... motivation doesn't mean pushing someone over their personal edge... if you aren't this kid or his personal trainer then don't tell him to push it, 'cause you obviously missed the fact that he's got lower back pain... which 'superman's won't do anything except aggravate that.

[Hamelink83]

who are you? you make no sense... motivation doesn't mean pushing someone over their personal edge... if you aren't this kid or his personal trainer then don't tell him to push it, 'cause you obviously missed the fact that he's got lower back pain... which 'superman's won't do anything except aggravate that.

He said that his doctors told him he was getting lower back pain because his lower back muscles need to be strengthened. I mentioned it as a way to help strengthen his lower back muscles so that pain will not develop while he is running, not to trying and hurt the guy.

Wasn't trying to be Matt Foley Inspirational Speaker, I was putting it out there for a way he can over come a wall. Guess I'll go back to my van down by the river till it's time to hit the foot prints.

[jcarter73]

Also Blackshirts... what are you wearing on your feet during your running? Your lower back can be injured even with serious running history if your footwear is not up to the task. Running shoes need to be retired after 400-500 miles of use, even if they look great. The cushion soles gets pounded after a while and won't give you the "give" you need. Also try running on the soft shoulder of the road when you can. Running on the beach is best, dirt is next, pavement, then cement. Cement has zero give and is BAD for you... Get some new running shoes... and take it easy during those training runs... You'll get there.

[blackshirts]

yes, this is the main reason for all failed running attempts... you will be yelling cadence of left right left while running in formation on the island so that you learn to breath.

you are hyper-ventilating just like every other non-running fatty mc-fatfat who grew up on mcdonalds and video games. just run breathing in every other left foot and exhale every other right foot... you'll do fine so long as you do that.
Ha, I didn't grow up fat SSgt. College did that to me :p. I played SS in baseball and LB in football. I was never really introduced to long distance until now though.

Thanks for all the advice though. It was really helpful.

[blackshirts]

Also Blackshirts... what are you wearing on your feet during your running? Your lower back can be injured even with serious running history if your footwear is not up to the task. Running shoes need to be retired after 400-500 miles of use, even if they look great. The cushion soles gets pounded after a while and won't give you the "give" you need. Also try running on the soft shoulder of the road when you can. Running on the beach is best, dirt is next, pavement, then cement. Cement has zero give and is BAD for you... Get some new running shoes... and take it easy during those training runs... You'll get there.

Since I only have six days left, I'm going to wait on the new shoes. They are worn out though, for sure.

[jcarter73]

I know people will "judge" my posts, but I have been running for decades... I have run the Marine Corps Marathon, Honolulu Marathon, the Oahu Perimeter Relay (134 miles) and countless PFT's :)

One thing you need to be comfortable with in the Corps is running... you'll do a lot of it.

[Fubar5812]

just ran a PFT today.I got...

19 Pullups
100 crunches
19:50 run time.

for a total score of 284.

and in my battlion if you improve by 50 points or more or get above a 285 you get a free day off work.FML!!!

[Petz]

haha! you suck! you missed the 285 club!!

ok, just kidding, you smoked my best PFT I've ever ran... the pull-ups gets me everytime.

I ran an 18 min and did the 100 crunches (see I do have friends!!) but I did only 14 pull-ups.

good luck on that extra hustle on the run!! if only you sprinted a little harder you'd have a 72!!

I bet you weren't even puking!

ok, I'm done with that type of motivation... good job on the PFT Cwalling!!!!

[Petz]

Since I only have six days left, I'm going to wait on the new shoes. They are worn out though, for sure.


good idea, as I bought brand new running shoes before boot camp just to put them in the brown bag... they made me buy new running shoes (new balance). I was even TOLD to bring running shoes!!!

[echo3oscar1833]

good idea, as I bought brand new running shoes before boot camp just to put them in the brown bag... they made me buy new running shoes (new balance). I was even TOLD to bring running shoes!!!

isnt that weird how they tell you to do that. I was told the same damned thing lol:D

[Petz]

and you bagged'em didn't you?!

[echo3oscar1833]

and you bagged'em didn't you?!

hell ya i did, and they were a brand new pair of damn Nike's:D

[Petz]

I spent 150 for a really nice pair of running shoes as I never owned a pair in my life... I even borrowed the money from my parents!!!

I used them in the fleet but that's not really the point...

[incognitoman]

I just went through MEPS as an officer candidate and did my initial Physical Fitness Test. I've been training for about 7-8 weeks after contacting the local selection office. My scores:

Pullups: 13 (65pts)
Crunches: 89 (89pts) - yikes, something went wrong there today!
3mile: 18:54: (94pts)

248/300

I'm looking to increase my pull-ups by 2 and crunches to 100 (which I normally get) in a few weeks to get my score up to the 270 range for my application to go to the board on May 1st!

[Petz]

your sit-ups might be a lack of friends......

a Marine without 100 crunches is a Marine without friends.

decent run-time... that'd improve at OCS.

the pull-ups is your money maker, hit that area hard.

[incognitoman]

Thanks SSGT - I'm currently a teacher and am applying for the Oct '09 start date so I have all summer to get to 300 before I head out.

I'm not sure what the deal was on the sit-ups. I'm usually over 100 by about 5 or 6, I just had a bad day there I guess! I know I need to improve my upper-body strength, I'm a naturally slim guy and have been working hard on that. I've seem to hit a wall (which I understand is natural). I can't get that darn #14 but have been improving the number of reps on later sets.

The Captain at the OSO is trying to talk me into going air. Before his current assignment he was a helo pilot. I'm still debating between ground and air...

[Petz]

the question is wheter or not you want to lead Marines or fly them places.

as for the pull-ups, just do your max set 5 -10 times a day and you can probably break through your plateau.

possibly using a weight belt or something to help build some more muscle while doing pull-ups.

[BLASTAHOE]

Age: 20
Pull ups: 20+
Sit ups: 100+
3 Mile: 1 1/2 = 12:30 (so guesstimating at 26:24):(

1st Class

[NoPainNoGain17]

Age: 18
Pull ups: 20
Sit ups: 135
3 mile: 21:17

PFT=280/300
1st class

I want to hit an 18 minute three mile after boot camp.

[Fubar5812]

haha! you suck! you missed the 285 club!!

ok, just kidding, you smoked my best PFT I've ever ran... the pull-ups gets me everytime.

I ran an 18 min and did the 100 crunches (see I do have friends!!) but I did only 14 pull-ups.

good luck on that extra hustle on the run!! if only you sprinted a little harder you'd have a 72!!

I bet you weren't even puking!

ok, I'm done with that type of motivation... good job on the PFT Cwalling!!!!

lol thanks Ssgt,as If my NCO's didn't give me enough **** "19?!! you couldn't get that last one!" my buddy was behind me in line saying "do it for your dog! do it for max!" im like "**** make me feel guilty don't ya?!"

yea I was 5 seconds behind the leader,who was coincedently another guy from K9.

[Volcom1117]

Gender: Male
Age: 19
Pull-ups: 17
Crunches: 73
3 Mile Run: 23:00 min flat

SCORE: 228/300
PFT CLASS: 1ST


I'll eventually get everything perfect. Watch.:nerd:

[MrSnips]

What is the minimum for a "first class" PFT score? i cant find it anywhere.

[Petz]

don't worry about it.... just PT you but off.

you should be aiming for a 300 not worrying about the minimun 1st class PFT.

everything you need to learn about the Marine Corps, you'll learn in boot camp.

[MrSnips]

don't worry about it.... just PT you but off.

you should be aiming for a 300 not worrying about the minimun 1st class PFT.

everything you need to learn about the Marine Corps, you'll learn in boot camp.

Well i know this already. I need a 1st class PFT for my MOS. I'm not aiming for the minimum by any stretch of the imagination, thats just retarded. I simply wanted to know what the minimum score was for peace of mind and so that i have the knowledge of what it is.

[Petz]

well, first I'd suggest you use Rank when addressing someone who happens to be a Marine.

secondly as I said, it's not something you need to worry about, your drill instructors will not allow you to get a second class PFT if you aren't fat to begin with.

what are your current PFT numbers? have you even thought to keep count? I'll let you know if you've nothing to worry about.

and if I wasn't such a nice guy I'd give you the title of nasty turd... why is it Poolees go around as if they run this place?! any Marines have an answer to this?!

[MrSnips]

well, first I'd suggest you use Rank when addressing someone who happens to be a Marine.

secondly as I said, it's not something you need to worry about, your drill instructors will not allow you to get a second class PFT if you aren't fat to begin with.

what are your current PFT numbers? have you even thought to keep count? I'll let you know if you've nothing to worry about.

and if I wasn't such a nice guy I'd give you the title of nasty turd... why is it Poolees go around as if they run this place?! any Marines have an answer to this?!

Thank you very much.

And right now as it stands;

Pull ups: 10 (never worked on it before now)
Crunches: 100
3 mile run: 24 minutes (my goal is 18...i want it bad)

Again, thank you very much for your answer

[MrSnips]

well, first I'd suggest you use Rank when addressing someone who happens to be a Marine.

secondly as I said, it's not something you need to worry about, your drill instructors will not allow you to get a second class PFT if you aren't fat to begin with.

what are your current PFT numbers? have you even thought to keep count? I'll let you know if you've nothing to worry about.

and if I wasn't such a nice guy I'd give you the title of nasty turd... why is it Poolees go around as if they run this place?! any Marines have an answer to this?!

Thank you very much.

And right now as it stands;

Pull ups: 10 (never worked on it before now)
Crunches: 100
3 mile run: 24 minutes (my goal is 18...i want it bad)

Again, thank you very much for your answer Staff Sergeant Petzold

[Volcom1117]

Mrsnips.. You need to get 30 dead hang pullups, 200 crunches, and run 3 miles in 10 minutes.. Hope this helps you work hard.

[MrSnips]

Mrsnips.. You need to get 30 dead hang pullups, 200 crunches, and run 3 miles in 10 minutes.. Hope this helps you work hard.

Works for me. If i had to do that to be a Marine than i would. Without question i would.

[JSam]

One question for the Marines, as it seems to fit the overall topic...
My IST score is on my signature, and I run a three-mile in about 19:30-20:05.
My only issue is running. My question is, if I were to ship out tomorrow, (just hypothetically) is it conceivable for my run-time to drop in boot camp and for me to get a 300, assuming that I work my hardest and put out in boot?

[Petz]

@ JSam... yes, just remember when your DIs ask who the rabbits are you raise you grubby paw in the air... you'll speed up for sure. might even get into the 17:00 range if you push yourself till you puke.

@MrSnips... I don't like smart asses... your response and you deliberate spelling out of my rank implies that you have issues with authority... maybe if you realized that respect for higher ranking Marines than your punk ass will ever achieve is part of what you need to do to be a Marine... so lets see you start doing it without question.... still waiting.

[NoRemorse]

There are only two acceptable responses to the SSgt at this point... and they would be:

1) Aye, SSgt.

2) Aye, SSgt!

No explanations, no back-tracking, no off-hand comments about how much you learned. Keep it shut, learn a lesson, swallow your pride and understand that you've disrespected a Marine SNCO and were you a Marine already, you'd pay for it dearly (an NCO, SNCO or Commissioned officer doesn't have to touch you or even yell at you to make you feel like absolute utter dog crap).

[JSam]

@ JSam... yes, just remember when your DIs ask who the rabbits are you raise you grubby paw in the air... you'll speed up for sure. might even get into the 17:00 range if you push yourself till you puke.


Pushing myself till I puke, aye Ssgt. Thank you.

[Petz]

I'm telling you right now.. if you puke while running a mock PFT or even a 3 mile test run that your DIs are keeping track of and you puke while running without skipping a beat they will make you a squad leader if they haven't already... they might even invite you in the duty hut for a beer at some point....

and if you're confused on how to write my first name just look to the left of my post and see how it's written... it's the one just before my last name.

[JSam]

My apologies, SSgt.

[MrSnips]

@ JSam... yes, just remember when your DIs ask who the rabbits are you raise you grubby paw in the air... you'll speed up for sure. might even get into the 17:00 range if you push yourself till you puke.

@MrSnips... I don't like smart asses... your response and you deliberate spelling out of my rank implies that you have issues with authority... maybe if you realized that respect for higher ranking Marines than your punk ass will ever achieve is part of what you need to do to be a Marine... so lets see you start doing it without question.... still waiting.

I will not let it happen again SSgt!

[fallen771]

Getting back into the topic here. For those interested; if you work at it, you will improve greatly during boot. I went in with a lower score.

22:30 3mi run
8 Pull-ups
70 or so Crunches

When I graduated boot I was scoring a 289 out of 300 with:
19:45 3mi run
21 Pull-ups
142 Crunches

Not real impressive but a big improvement. If you work at it you will make the grade

[Equipped Possum]

age:19
pull-ups: 12
crunches: 73
run: 18:30ish (i can do 17:30 but its been a year so im giving myself a min due to the laziness factor)
score : 230

better then i thought but needs to be better
been training for a week