Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) standards score push-ups, forearm plank, and 1.5-mile run (or alternate cardio) across five bands—Outstanding, Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Probationary—by age and sex. Starting 2026, Sailors test twice yearly. Below are full scoring tables, and the current PRT cycle rules, last verified October 20, 2026.
Navy PRT standards determine whether a Sailor passes the PRT, and they directly affect promotion, reenlistment, and continued service eligibility. Understanding exactly where you fall on the Navy PRT standards scoring tables isn't just about curiosity—it's about career planning. A single missed band can mean the difference between an "Excellent" mark that boosts your evaluation and a "Probationary" score that triggers extra scrutiny.
This guide breaks down the Navy PRT standards for every event—push-ups, forearm plank, the 1.5-mile run, and the 2-km row alternate cardio option—organized by age bracket and gender, using the December 2025 Guide-5A scoring tables. We'll also cover the current Navy physical readiness test cycle rules, including the shift to twice-yearly testing in 2026, the three-strikes separation policy, and how body composition assessment fits into the bigger picture.
Whether you're prepping for your first PRT or trying to climb from Satisfactory to Excellent, these Navy PRT standards tables give you a clear target. The PRT, like the Army's Fitness Test, or the Marine Corps' PFT, is designed to precisely measure fitness. Let's get into the numbers.
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What are the current Navy PRT standards cycle rules?
Before diving into the scoring tables, it helps to understand how the Navy PRT standards fit into the broader physical readiness program for 2026.
According to Stars and Stripes (Corey Dickstein, Dec. 31, 2025), active-duty Sailors now take two fitness assessments per year, split into Cycle 1 (Jan. 1–June 30) and Cycle 2 (July 1–Dec. 31). Reserve component Sailors on orders of 12 months or more must also complete two assessments, while drilling Reservists and those on shorter orders need at least one.
The Navy physical readiness test itself consists of three events: a two-minute push-up test, a timed forearm plank, and a timed 1.5-mile walk or run. Commanding officers or officers in charge may authorize a 2,000-meter row, a 14-minute stationary bike ride, or a 500-yard or 450-meter swim as cardio alternatives.
A third-party summary citing OPNAVINST 6110.1L and NAVADMIN 264/25 (December 2025)—corroborated in substance by Stars and Stripes—outlines additional changes effective January 2026:
- Three failures in four years (need not be consecutive) now trigger administrative separation processing, replacing the previous rule of two or more consecutive failures.
- Sailors who fail now become ineligible for promotion, advancement, reenlistment, or transfer until they pass an official or CO-approved Special PFA—even Sailors with 18 to 20 years of service are not exempt.
- A one-time reset applies: failures recorded before Jan. 1, 2026, count as zero for reenlistment, promotion, and continued service determinations.
- Combat arms Sailors—SEALs, SWCC, EOD, and fleet divers—take the standard Navy-wide PRT once a year plus a new Combat Fitness Test once a year (800-meter fin swim, two-minute push-ups, untimed pull-ups, and a 1-mile run, with push-ups, pull-ups, and the run performed carrying 20 pounds).
- Pregnant and postpartum Sailors are exempt during pregnancy and for 12 additional months following birth, loss of pregnancy, or stillbirth. After that period, they need medical clearance before rejoining the current testing cycle.
This represents a shift from the CY2025 cycle (Feb. 1–Nov. 30, 2025, under NAVADMIN 242/24), which ran as a single annual testing window and allowed Sailors scoring Excellent-Low or above on all three PRT modalities to earn an overall pass and Fitness Enhancement Program exemption even if they were outside body composition standards—a provision set for re-evaluation after CY2025.
Did the Navy make fitness standards gender neutral?
It depends on which part of the program you mean. Stars and Stripes reports that the Navy made fitness tests and body composition standards gender neutral. However, the Navy PRT standards scoring tables as transcribed from Guide-5A still show separate male and female values for push-ups, plank, and run times. The gender-neutral change applies specifically to Step 1 of the Body Composition Assessment (BCA)—the waist-to-height ratio measurement—which is sex neutral, while Step 2, the body composition calculation, remains sex normed. In other words, the PRT event tables themselves are not sex neutral; only one component of the BCA is. Confirm current terminology with your Command Fitness Leader, since program language continues to evolve.
How does body composition assessment affect my Navy PRT standards score?
The BCA now works in two steps. Step 1 measures waist-to-height ratio using a sex-neutral formula. Step 2 calculates body composition using sex-normed Navy equations. A Sailor's evaluation block (Block 29) displays combined results—for example, a notation like "P/WS/95/OH" reflects pass status, waist-to-height category, a percentile, and overall PRT category.
There's also a High-Performance BCA exception for Sailors who exceed standard thresholds. To qualify, a Sailor now needs an Outstanding-Low overall PRT score and Excellent-Medium or higher in all three PRT categories—a tighter bar than in previous cycles.
How do I read the Navy PRT standards scoring tables?
Each table below shows the minimum reps or time (push-ups, plank) or maximum time (run, row) needed to enter a given band. The five bands, from lowest to highest, are:
- Probationary (45 points) — the minimum passing threshold
- Satisfactory (50 points, Satisfactory-Medium shown)
- Good (60 points, Good-Low shown)
- Excellent (75 points, Excellent-Low shown)
- Outstanding (90 points, Outstanding-Low shown)
To pass the Navy physical readiness test, a Sailor must score Probationary or higher on every modality. The overall PRT score reflects the category corresponding to the average points across all modalities.
These Navy PRT standards tables cover locations below 5,000 feet elevation. A separate, more generous set of cardio standards applies above 5,000 feet and isn't reproduced here—check Guide-5A directly if you're stationed at elevation.
A note on data accuracy: these tables were transcribed from the December 2025 Guide-5A on the official MyNavy HR PDF. You should always confirm your exact Navy plank standards against the official Guide-5A or your Command Fitness Leader before relying on them for evaluation purposes.
Push-ups
Push-up Navy PRT standards are scored over a two-minute window. Below are the minimum rep counts, by age bracket and sex, needed to reach each band.
|
Age / Sex |
Outstanding |
Excellent |
Good |
Satisfactory |
Probationary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Male 17–19 |
86 |
76 |
51 |
46 |
42 |
|
Male 20–24 |
81 |
71 |
47 |
42 |
37 |
|
Male 25–29 |
77 |
67 |
44 |
38 |
34 |
|
Male 30–34 |
74 |
64 |
41 |
35 |
31 |
|
Male 35–39 |
70 |
60 |
37 |
33 |
27 |
|
Male 40–44 |
67 |
56 |
34 |
29 |
24 |
|
Male 45–49 |
63 |
52 |
32 |
25 |
21 |
|
Male 50–54 |
59 |
49 |
30 |
23 |
19 |
|
Male 55–59 |
56 |
46 |
16 |
12 |
10 |
|
Male 60–64 |
52 |
44 |
14 |
10 |
8 |
|
Male 65+ |
44 |
36 |
10 |
6 |
4 |
|
Female 17–19 |
47 |
42 |
24 |
20 |
19 |
|
Female 20–24 |
44 |
39 |
21 |
17 |
16 |
|
Female 25–29 |
43 |
37 |
19 |
15 |
13 |
|
Female 30–34 |
41 |
35 |
17 |
13 |
11 |
|
Female 35–39 |
39 |
34 |
14 |
11 |
9 |
|
Female 40–44 |
37 |
32 |
12 |
9 |
7 |
|
Female 45–49 |
35 |
30 |
11 |
7 |
5 |
|
Female 50–54 |
33 |
28 |
10 |
5 |
2 |
|
Female 55–59 |
26 |
20 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
|
Female 60–64 |
22 |
16 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
|
Female 65+ |
18 |
12 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
For Navy PRT standards male Sailors age 25–29, 34 push-ups marks the Probationary threshold—the minimum needed to pass this event. For female Sailors in the same bracket, 13 push-ups hits Probationary. At the top end, a male Sailor age 17–19 needs 92 push-ups to reach the maximum 100-point score.
Official source: MyNavy HR PRP Guides (Guide-5A) | Physical Readiness Program home
Forearm plank
Navy plank standards replaced curl-ups in the Guide-5 update and are measured in minutes and seconds of hold time.
|
Age / Sex |
Outstanding |
Excellent |
Good |
Satisfactory |
Probationary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Male 17–19 |
3:14 |
2:43 |
1:42 |
1:22 |
1:11 |
|
Male 20–24 |
3:10 |
2:40 |
1:40 |
1:20 |
1:10 |
|
Male 25–29 |
3:06 |
2:37 |
1:38 |
1:18 |
1:09 |
|
Male 30–34 |
3:02 |
2:34 |
1:36 |
1:17 |
1:07 |
|
Male 35–39 |
2:59 |
2:31 |
1:34 |
1:15 |
1:06 |
|
Male 40–44 |
2:55 |
2:28 |
1:32 |
1:14 |
1:05 |
|
Male 45–49 |
2:52 |
2:25 |
1:30 |
1:12 |
1:03 |
|
Male 50–54 |
2:48 |
2:22 |
1:29 |
1:11 |
1:02 |
|
Male 55–59 |
2:45 |
2:19 |
1:27 |
1:09 |
1:01 |
|
Male 60–64 |
2:42 |
2:16 |
1:25 |
1:08 |
1:00 |
|
Male 65+ |
2:38 |
2:13 |
1:23 |
1:07 |
0:58 |
|
Female 17–19 |
3:04 |
2:33 |
1:32 |
1:11 |
1:01 |
|
Female 20–24 |
3:00 |
2:30 |
1:30 |
1:10 |
1:00 |
|
Female 25–29 |
2:56 |
2:27 |
1:28 |
1:09 |
0:59 |
|
Female 30–34 |
2:53 |
2:24 |
1:26 |
1:07 |
0:58 |
|
Female 35–39 |
2:49 |
2:21 |
1:25 |
1:06 |
0:56 |
|
Female 40–44 |
2:46 |
2:18 |
1:23 |
1:05 |
0:55 |
|
Female 45–49 |
2:43 |
2:16 |
1:21 |
1:03 |
0:54 |
|
Female 50–54 |
2:39 |
2:13 |
1:20 |
1:02 |
0:53 |
|
Female 55–59 |
2:36 |
2:10 |
1:18 |
1:01 |
0:52 |
|
Female 60–64 |
2:33 |
2:08 |
1:17 |
1:00 |
0:51 |
|
Female 65+ |
2:30 |
2:05 |
1:15 |
0:58 |
0:50 |
A male Sailor age 25–29 needs to hold the plank for at least 1:09 to pass at Probationary, while a plank of 3:16 or longer earns the maximum 100 points. These Navy plank standards get slightly more forgiving with age but still demand real core endurance even at the Probationary line.
Official source: MyNavy HR PRP Guides (Guide-5A) | Physical Readiness Program home
1.5-mile run
The 1.5-mile run is the default cardio event under Navy PRT standards. Times below are maximums—finish faster than the listed time to reach that band.
|
Age / Sex |
Outstanding |
Excellent |
Good |
Satisfactory |
Probationary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Male 17–19 |
9:00 |
9:45 |
11:00 |
12:15 |
12:45 |
|
Male 20–24 |
9:15 |
10:30 |
12:00 |
13:15 |
13:30 |
|
Male 25–29 |
9:38 |
10:52 |
12:53 |
13:45 |
14:00 |
|
Male 30–34 |
10:00 |
11:15 |
13:45 |
14:15 |
14:30 |
|
Male 35–39 |
10:08 |
11:23 |
14:08 |
14:45 |
15:00 |
|
Male 40–44 |
10:15 |
11:45 |
14:30 |
15:15 |
15:30 |
|
Male 45–49 |
10:30 |
12:08 |
14:53 |
15:45 |
16:08 |
|
Male 50–54 |
10:45 |
12:30 |
15:15 |
16:15 |
16:45 |
|
Male 55–59 |
11:25 |
13:12 |
16:15 |
16:51 |
17:09 |
|
Male 60–64 |
12:04 |
13:53 |
17:14 |
18:20 |
18:52 |
|
Male 65+ |
12:43 |
14:34 |
18:13 |
19:47 |
20:35 |
|
Female 17–19 |
11:30 |
12:30 |
13:30 |
14:45 |
15:00 |
|
Female 20–24 |
11:30 |
13:15 |
14:15 |
15:15 |
15:30 |
|
Female 25–29 |
11:45 |
13:23 |
14:53 |
15:45 |
16:08 |
|
Female 30–34 |
12:00 |
13:30 |
15:30 |
16:15 |
16:45 |
|
Female 35–39 |
12:08 |
13:45 |
15:53 |
16:38 |
17:00 |
|
Female 40–44 |
12:15 |
14:00 |
16:15 |
17:00 |
17:15 |
|
Female 45–49 |
12:30 |
14:08 |
16:30 |
17:08 |
17:23 |
|
Female 50–54 |
12:45 |
14:15 |
16:45 |
17:15 |
17:30 |
|
Female 55–59 |
13:57 |
15:20 |
17:48 |
18:18 |
18:34 |
|
Female 60–64 |
15:08 |
16:25 |
18:51 |
19:25 |
19:43 |
|
Female 65+ |
16:19 |
17:30 |
19:54 |
20:31 |
20:52 |
A male Sailor age 17–19 who finishes in 8:15 or faster earns the maximum 100-point score, while anything up to 12:45 still passes at Probationary. These figures apply below 5,000 feet elevation; stationed units above that altitude should reference the separate high-altitude standards in Guide-5A.
Official source: MyNavy HR PRP Guides (Guide-5A) | Physical Readiness Program home
Alternate cardio (2-km row)
Commanding officers may authorize cardio alternates for Sailors who can't safely run, including the 2,000-meter row, a stationary bike, or a swim. Below are the Navy PRT standards for the 2-km row, which is the only alternate with published time thresholds in the data reviewed for this post. Swim and bike thresholds exist in Guide-5A but aren't reproduced here.
|
Age / Sex |
Outstanding |
Excellent |
Good |
Satisfactory |
Probationary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Male 17–19 |
7:20 |
7:50 |
8:50 |
9:10 |
9:20 |
|
Male 20–24 |
7:25 |
7:55 |
8:55 |
9:15 |
9:25 |
|
Male 25–29 |
7:30 |
8:00 |
9:00 |
9:20 |
9:30 |
|
Male 30–34 |
7:35 |
8:05 |
9:05 |
9:25 |
9:35 |
|
Male 35–39 |
7:40 |
8:10 |
9:10 |
9:30 |
9:40 |
|
Male 40–44 |
7:45 |
8:15 |
9:15 |
9:35 |
9:45 |
|
Male 45–49 |
7:50 |
8:20 |
9:20 |
9:40 |
9:50 |
|
Male 50–54 |
7:55 |
8:25 |
9:25 |
9:45 |
9:55 |
|
Male 55–59 |
8:00 |
8:30 |
9:30 |
9:50 |
10:00 |
|
Male 60–64 |
8:05 |
8:35 |
9:35 |
9:55 |
10:05 |
|
Male 65+ |
8:10 |
8:40 |
9:40 |
10:00 |
10:10 |
|
Female 17–19 |
8:20 |
8:50 |
10:10 |
10:30 |
10:40 |
|
Female 20–24 |
8:25 |
8:55 |
10:15 |
10:35 |
10:45 |
|
Female 25–29 |
8:30 |
9:00 |
10:20 |
10:40 |
10:50 |
|
Female 30–34 |
8:35 |
9:05 |
10:25 |
10:45 |
10:55 |
|
Female 35–39 |
8:40 |
9:10 |
10:30 |
10:50 |
11:00 |
|
Female 40–44 |
8:45 |
9:15 |
10:35 |
10:55 |
11:05 |
|
Female 45–49 |
8:50 |
9:20 |
10:40 |
11:00 |
11:10 |
|
Female 50–54 |
8:55 |
9:25 |
10:45 |
11:05 |
11:15 |
|
Female 55–59 |
9:00 |
9:30 |
10:50 |
11:10 |
11:20 |
|
Female 60–64 |
9:05 |
9:35 |
10:55 |
11:15 |
11:25 |
|
Female 65+ |
9:10 |
9:40 |
11:00 |
11:20 |
11:30 |
Rowing alternates require prior CO or OIC approval—you can't simply choose the row over the run on test day without authorization.
Official source: MyNavy HR PRP Guides (Guide-5A) | Physical Readiness Program home
Which Navy PRT standards band should I aim for?
Choose your target band based on what you need from the test. If you're simply trying to stay in good standing and avoid administrative action, aim for Satisfactory or higher across all three events—this keeps you well clear of the Probationary line and the risk accumulation that comes with repeated near-failures. If you're pursuing advancement or a competitive evaluation, aim for Excellent or Outstanding, since strong PRT scores feed directly into Block 29 evaluation language and can support High-Performance BCA eligibility (which now requires Outstanding-Low overall plus Excellent-Medium or higher in every category).
Recruits preparing for boot camp should note that graduation requires a Satisfactory-Medium score for their age group, according to Navy Cyberspace—so new Sailors should build toward that threshold well before arrival.
Putting your Navy PRT standards plan into action
Scoring well on the Navy PRT standards tables comes down to consistent training across all three modalities—muscular endurance in the upper body, core stability for the plank, and cardiovascular conditioning for the run or alternate. Many Sailors focus heavily on push-ups and neglect the plank or run, only to find their overall PRT category capped by the weakest event.
A practical next step: pull your current PRT scorecard, compare it against the tables above for your age bracket and sex, and identify which event sits closest to the Probationary line. That's where focused training will move the needle fastest. Talk to your Command Fitness Leader about a structured plan, and revisit the official Guide-5A periodically—Navy PRT standards have changed twice in the past few years and will likely continue evolving as the twice-yearly testing cycle matures.
Frequently asked questions
How often do Sailors take the Navy PRT in 2026?
Active-duty Sailors take the Navy physical readiness test twice per year starting in 2026, split into Cycle 1 (Jan. 1–June 30) and Cycle 2 (July 1–Dec. 31). Reserve component Sailors on orders of 12 months or more also test twice; drilling Reservists and those on shorter orders need at least one test per year.
What happens if I fail the Navy PRT standards three times?
Three failures within a four-year period—whether consecutive or not—now trigger administrative separation processing. Failed Sailors also become ineligible for promotion, advancement, reenlistment, or transfer until they pass an official or CO-approved Special PFA. This applies even to Sailors with 18 to 20 years of service.
Do failures before 2026 still count against me?
No. A one-time reset means any PRT failures recorded before Jan. 1, 2026, count as zero for reenlistment, promotion, and continued service determinations under the updated policy.
Can I use a swim or bike instead of the run?
Yes, with authorization. Commanding officers or officers in charge may approve a 2,000-meter row, a 14-minute stationary bike ride, or a 500-yard/450-meter swim as alternates to the 1.5-mile walk or run. This post includes published time thresholds for the row; swim and bike thresholds exist in Guide-5A but weren't available for this table.
Where can I find the official Navy PRT standards documents?
Start with the MyNavy HR Physical Readiness Program page, the PRP Guides page for Guide-5A, and the PRP NAVADMINs page. You can also reach the Physical Readiness Program office at PRP@navy.mil or the MyNavy Career Center at (833) 330-MNCC.
This post is informational only and not official Navy guidance. Always confirm your scores with your Command Fitness Leader and the official OPNAV PRP Guide-5A. Remember to have your workout programs checked out my a medical team member.