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Physical FITNESS StandardsThe Navy considers a physically fit body as important as a sound mind. The objectives of the physical training classes at Officer Training Command are to develop stamina, endurance and to improve your overall physical condition so you can meet demanding physical fitness requirements. Physical training instruction begins immediately upon arrival. You are required to be within Navy body fat standards upon arrival. They are: Male standard: 22% Max (23% for members 40 and over) Within the first two days of training, you will be weighed and measured, and will run a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA). It pays to be in peak physical condition when you report to OTC. If you are unable to pass this you will be held at Officer Training Command for an additional three weeks to undergo further remediation. You should report in your best possible physical condition. The better shape you’re in, the less susceptible you’ll be to injury. It is highly recommended that you prepare yourself well ahead of time. The following link contains recommended conditioning programs to help prepare you for the physical fitness requirements of OTC. *** NOTE *** Contact your doctor prior to commencing any exercise program. The Physical Fitness Assessment consists of 4 events:
Those individuals not satisfactorily completing any portion of the PFA will encounter administrative actions that may adversely affect their status at Officer Training Command and the program in which they are currently in. PFA INFORMATION:For information concerning the Navy Physical Fitness Assessment, please click on the following links  Navy Physical Readiness Home Page OPNAVINST 6110.1J Navy Physical Fitness Assessment Instruction Initial Physical Readiness Qualifications (required to graduate) consists of:
FOR OCS CANDIDATES ONLY:During your first week of training you will commence a regimen of daily physical training. You must be able to perform aerobic activity, muscular strength exercises and endurance exercises. Aerobic activity will include running approximately 3 miles three or four times per week, primarily on track or road surfaces. The level of strength and stamina necessary to successfully complete Officer Candidate School (OCS) is similar to the level required in cross-training fitness programs as seen on infomercials. You will benefit greatly if you report to OCS in good physical condition. On your second day of training you will be required to pass a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) with a score of Satisfactory. By the 9th week you will be required to pass a PFA with a score of Good. Officer Candidates who fail to score this will be placed in the Holding Company for physical fitness remediation. The candidate will remain in Holding Company until he/she is able to pass the PFA with the required score. This could extend your stay at OCS for an indefinite amount of time. Morning physical training (PT) will consist of running 4 days a week, and strength and conditioning 2 days a week.
FOR ODS STUDENTS:If you fail to meet body fat standards, your gaining command will be notified that you are out of standards. If you are attending ODS during your collegiate studies (between 1st and 3rd years) and you report out of standards, you will be turned away and sent back to your collegiate program. Your school coordinator will be informed and you will have to attend at a later time. Physical Training will include two to three days of strength and conditioning exercises to include, pushups, sit-ups, and various other exercises. Students will run three to four days per week. For the first two weeks students will run approximately 1.5 miles each run day. During week three and part of week four students will run approximately three miles each run day. During the remainder of week four and all of week five students will run four miles each run day. This will be on paved roads. FOR LDO/CWO STUDENTS:If you are found out of standards upon arrival you will not be enrolled into the LDO/CWO course.
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