GobbleDog 978 Posted May 17, 2023 Quote Physical Characteristics The Army has strict height, weight and body-fat composition rules for recruits. Allowable measurements vary by age and gender. Body fat can’t be more than 20 to 26 percent in men. For recruits who exceed allowable body-fat percentages, the Army has a monitoring program that mandates monthly weight loss. Health Conditions Army recruits must take a medical fitness exam to spot health conditions that could cause problems on the battlefield. The service may reject recruits with gastrointestinal ulcers, acute or chronic pancreatitis, hernias, anemia, bleeding disorders, dental problems such as missing teeth, etc. Recruits with hearing problems and poor night vision may also miss the cut. Vision must be at least 20/30 to 20/40 in one eye, and 20/70 to 20/100 in the other eye, with or without corrective lenses. Army docs also check recruits for joint problems such as poor mobility and arthritis. Boot Camp To complete boot camp, Army recruits have to pass the Basic Training Physical Fitness Test with three challenges: Men 17 to 21, have two min. each for 35 push-ups, 47 sit-ups, and two-mile run in 16 min/36 sec. Men 22 to 26, have two min. for 31 push-ups, 43 sit-ups, and two-mile run in 17 min/30 sec. Army Rangers To join the elite Army Rangers raid force, recruits have to meet stringent fitness criteria. All physical challenges, including push-ups and sit-ups, are timed, with required minimums. Ranger recruits have two min. each for 49 push-ups, and 59 sit-ups. They have to complete a two-mile run in 15 min/12 sec, as well as a five-mile run in 40 minutes. They must be able to perform six untimed pull-ups. A 16-mile hike with a 65-pound pack in 5 hours and 20 minutes or less and an untimed 15-meter swim in full Ranger gear are also mandatory. https://work.chron.com/can-54-female-join-army-27395.html We got any Army Rangers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,091 Posted May 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, GobbleDog said: We got any Army Rangers? I could do the army ranger one, but the time can't be measured consecutively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,147 Posted May 18, 2023 I couldnt do boy scouts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GutterBoy 2,898 Posted May 18, 2023 I can do boot camp, but not ranger. Just turned 50 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted May 18, 2023 I'm 47, take only two medications, have all my original teeth (just three lifetime cavities), 85% of my hair and am not fat. Best I got. I'd prolly fail at my age any sort of military requirement as I should. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 2,129 Posted May 18, 2023 Could probably pass both, but I’d definitely need to work on the pull-ups. Though it does say untimed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 593 Posted May 18, 2023 Yeah, I have and I am a ranger, pussies can’t do it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,554 Posted May 18, 2023 9 minutes ago, OldMaid said: Could probably pass both, but I’d definitely need to work on the pull-ups. Though it does say untimed. You could do this? Quote A 16-mile hike with a 65-pound pack in 5 hours and 20 minutes or less and an untimed 15-meter swim in full Ranger gear are also mandatory. That's a 3 mph pace; I do that currently with a 45 pound ruck pack for maybe 2 miles of fairly flat terrain. Also I'm not sure what "full Ranger gear" is but I breathe out of my neck so any swimming requirements are a no-go for me. Actually breathing out of my neck by itself is prolly a no-go, although it isn't listed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 2,129 Posted May 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, jerryskids said: You could do this? That's a 3 mph pace; I do that currently with a 45 pound ruck pack for maybe 2 miles of fairly flat terrain. Also I'm not sure what "full Ranger gear" is but I breathe out of my neck so any swimming requirements are a no-go for me. Actually breathing out of my neck by itself is prolly a no-go, although it isn't listed. I missed the 65lbs part. Also, not sure what full ranger gear is, so I’m guessing it’s heavier than sh!t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,554 Posted May 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, OldMaid said: I missed the 65lbs part. Also, not sure what full ranger gear is, so I’m guessing it’s heavier than sh!t. I like the "untimed" part on the swimming; do they have the following convo? Ranger 1: Hey, he's been under water for 17 minutes, should we get him? Ranger 2: No, it's untimed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 2,129 Posted May 18, 2023 Just now, jerryskids said: I like the "untimed" part on the swimming; do they have the following convo? Ranger 1: Hey, he's been under water for 17 minutes, should we get him? Ranger 2: No, it's untimed! I saw that for the pull-ups and thought- hey, I could probably bang out 1 every half hour until I hit 6. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,123 Posted May 18, 2023 I could complete the physical tests, any of them. I could not pass the medical physical. I have an artificial knee, an artificial hip, a plate holding my pelvis together, multiple plates and pins in my dominant hand forearm and dental issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted May 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, Mungwater said: Yeah, I have and I am a ranger, pussies can’t do it? Very cool. Respect. However I'm kinda sure the question was could you do it now, as in 2023. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GutterBoy 2,898 Posted May 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Engorgeous George said: I could complete the physical tests, any of them. I could not pass the medical physical. I have an artificial knee, an artificial hip, a plate holding my pelvis together, multiple plates and pins in my dominant hand forearm and dental issues. You can do 5 miles in 40 mins with an artificial knee, hip and pelvis plate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,123 Posted May 18, 2023 Just now, GutterBoy said: You can do 5 miles in 40 mins with an artificial knee, hip and pelvis plate? Yes. What I can't do is bend my right knee to greater than a 100 degree angle. Also the pronation and supination of my right wrist is markedly less than it should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Davis 338 Posted May 18, 2023 It makes me appreciate my 7th grade daughter's distance running, she can do all the running but the Army Ranger. I'm not totally sure she couldn't do that two mile time now since she hasn't done a 2 mile distance since the fall but has vastly improved her mile time since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,276 Posted May 18, 2023 19 minutes ago, OldMaid said: I saw that for the pull-ups and thought- hey, I could probably bang out 1 every half hour until I hit 6. They would probably still make you do the pull-ups. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,236 Posted May 18, 2023 I might be able to push it to do the Army stuff, I work out alot, but still dont think I'd make it I had my wisdom teeth removed though does that disqualify me? the eye one is weird with or without corrective lenses, why even have it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,308 Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, OldMaid said: Could probably pass both, but I’d definitely need to work on the pull-ups. Though it does say untimed. You have no brestees to weigh you down. I couldn’t pass that one either. Never could. I have orangutan length arms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 978 Posted May 18, 2023 11 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: I might be able to push it to do the Army stuff, I work out alot, but still dont think I'd make it The push-ups and sit-ups seem easily doable. Running 2 miles in 17 minutes doesn't. Heck, running 1 mile in under 9 minutes is pushing it... I couldn't make 2. And I jog every few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 593 Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, GobbleDog said: The push-ups and sit-ups seem easily doable. Running 2 miles in 17 minutes doesn't. Heck, running 1 mile in under 9 minutes is pushing it... I couldn't make 2. And I jog every few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,292 Posted May 18, 2023 I need to work on my cross dressing and tuck skills to qualify for the Navy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,236 Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, GobbleDog said: The push-ups and sit-ups seem easily doable. Running 2 miles in 17 minutes doesn't. Heck, running 1 mile in under 9 minutes is pushing it... I couldn't make 2. And I jog every few days. I average 5 miles a day and I do it in an hour or a little less, I feel like in a month I might be able to do a 9 min mile if I focus more on short distance, and then I am close I used to run 5 min miles in HS like 50 years ago, and my stamina is far better now according to your mom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,825 Posted May 18, 2023 I'm in the Excellent/Outstanding range APFT Standards – Male (Ages 37-41) Level of Performance Points Push-Ups Sit-Ups 2 Mile Run Maximum 100 73 76 13:36 Outstanding 90 63 67 14:48 Excellent 75 49 52 16:30 Good 60 34 38 18:18 Satisfactory Medium 50 24 29 19:30 Probationary 45 19 24 20:06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,236 Posted May 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Cdub100 said: I'm in the Excellent/Outstanding range APFT Standards – Male (Ages 37-41) Level of Performance Points Push-Ups Sit-Ups 2 Mile Run Maximum 100 73 76 13:36 Outstanding 90 63 67 14:48 Excellent 75 49 52 16:30 Good 60 34 38 18:18 Satisfactory Medium 50 24 29 19:30 Probationary 45 19 24 20:06 what are those numbers? push ups and situps like consecutive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,825 Posted May 18, 2023 1 minute ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said: what are those numbers? push ups and situps like consecutive? How many you can do in 2 minutes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,236 Posted May 18, 2023 Just now, Cdub100 said: How many you can do in 2 minutes they way my workout is designed I have never counted, will do tomorrow and check back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 3,828 Posted May 18, 2023 I was in the Marine corps. To me, those look like girl scout physical requirements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,825 Posted May 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said: I was in the Marine corps. To me, those look like girl scout physical requirements. What's your favorite flavor of crayon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 3,828 Posted May 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Cdub100 said: What's your favorite flavor of crayon? I said I was in the Marine corps, not the army. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 978 Posted May 18, 2023 Interesting the Army changes regulations so drastically for under 21 vs older than 22 ... as if men are already downhill by 22. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,825 Posted May 18, 2023 47 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said: I said I was in the Marine corps, not the army. Are you sure you were in the core? we all know you guy eat crayons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 3,828 Posted May 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Cdub100 said: Are you sure you were in the core? we all know you guy eat crayons. I was not in the movie The Core. Unless you were talking about some other core? Apple core? Who eats the crayons again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted May 18, 2023 10 hours ago, Cloaca du jour said: I couldnt do boy scouts That’s not what I heard. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engorgeous George 2,123 Posted May 18, 2023 05:15 hours. Just finished my 3 miles. Will be getting on my bike in the basement in a bit to do a half an hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted May 18, 2023 Had to do 2 1/2 miles in 15 minutes BEFORE soccer practice in high school. That was 35 years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,578 Posted May 18, 2023 11 hours ago, KSB2424 said: I'm 47, take only two medications, have all my original teeth (just three lifetime cavities), 85% of my hair and am not fat. Best I got. I'd prolly fail at my age any sort of military requirement as I should. 51 in June - 0 medications. I fell walking home from the store the other day not paying attention, rolled my ankle, feel like a sack of potatoes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,147 Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, TommyGavin said: That’s not what I heard. Hahahah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 593 Posted May 18, 2023 It’s not the apft anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 5,091 Posted May 18, 2023 15 hours ago, OldMaid said: I could probably bang out 1 every half hour until I hit 6. That's what she said! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites