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Benefits between military branches

Yo, so I've been researching a lot on the military branches and can't make up my mind on the one to join. Surprisingly, I'm really stuck on how each branch performs physical training (PT). Does anyone know how they differ? Might seem small, but I wanna be where I'll be comfortable, ya know?

a year ago

Sure, I can provide a brief overview. Physical fitness programs do differ across the branches, and your comfort with each may indeed play a role in your decision.

Army: The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) includes sit-ups, push-ups, and a two-mile run. Their updated Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is much more rigorous and includes six different exercises including a deadlift, standing power throw, hand-release push-ups, a sprint-drag-carry event, leg tuck, and a two-mile run.

Marine Corps: The Marines use the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and the Combat Fitness Test (CFT). The PFT includes pull-ups or push-ups, crunches, and a three-mile run. The CFT includes movement-to-contact drills, ammunition lift (carry exercises), and a maneuver-under-fire task. The Marines are typically seen as having the most difficult fitness standards.

Navy: The Navy uses the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) which includes push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run. They also have aquatic readiness measures such as a 500-yard swim.

Air Force: Air Force Basic Military Training makes recruits undergo the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), which includes push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run. They also have a waist-measurement component.

Coast Guard: The Coast Guard's Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) includes push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run. However, they also incorporate swimming tests depending on the specific job you're positioned in.

These are just the basic fitness tests, and each branch has its own specialized training programs and requirements depending on the particular role you aim for within the branch. Make sure you consider these details as you decide which branch suits you best. Your personal abilities and the area in which you want to excel can guide your decision. Also, keep in mind that these standards can often be adjusted based on age and gender too. Hope this helps!

a year ago

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