Unit 42 First PT Test
September 18th, 2009
In order to judge the men’s physical condition, recruits take the ALERT Physical Fitness Test (PT test). Passing this test is one of the requirements for promoting out of Basic Training. If the men do not pass today they will be giving several other chances throughout Basic Training to do so. To pass the PT test, recruits must do at least 42 pushups, 52 situps, and run 2 miles in 15:54 or less. Many recruits aim for PT Excellence which is 82 pushups, 92 situps, and 2 miles in 11:54 or less.
The recruits jog over to the PT field by squads. Here is Alpha First with Specialist O’Sullivan.
Next comes a time of stretching. Pictured here is Corporal Ruhl and Charlie Third.
Unit 42 listens as the standards and grading criteria are explained by Senior Drill Sergeant Archibald.
The PT test starts with Pushups. Pictured here is Recruit Cook.
Recruit Dolan and others perfoming situps.
After the pushups and situps are finished the recruits move to the track for the two mile run. The rain which had begun during the situps continued to intensify, making for a wet two miles.
Overall the Unit 42 did well on the PT test, with 12 men passing.
Lynne Stoner
September 21st, 2009 at 5:58 am
Great Photos! Thank you so much for taking the time to post them! It does help us to feel connected to Benjamin and the rest of the men! May God bless each of them!
Keith Bass
September 21st, 2009 at 9:44 am
Jonathan,
Looks like your off to a “wet” start. Hope things are going well and remember that we’re thinking about you back home.
Keith & Monica Bass
Monica Stephenson
September 22nd, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Great pictures! Thanks!
Lon and Lisa Miller
September 25th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
This is great to see the men and see them working so hard. We Pray that you will all remain healthy and focused on Gods will for your lives. We miss you Tyler and the boys ask about their “other brother” everyday!!! God bless you and the Alert program.
Lon and Mama Miller