Feral Jundi

Monday, November 3, 2008

Training: Security Contractor Fitness-What is the Standard?

     So I wanted to do a little something about Physical Fitness Tests for security contracts.  It’s important stuff, because if you don’t pass these tests, you won’t get the job.  In the Smokejumpers, we called it “running for your job” every year.  And for those of you who were in organizations that required yearly or even quarterly PFT’s, you know how much of a pain in the ass they can be.  So it is important to keep up with your fitness.

   Now with security contracting, you have the same thing, but with a different twist.  You never know who you are going to get a job with, and the standards are always different from company to company. Or sometimes the company implements a PFT out of the blue, do to some new policy that came down the pipe.  So being ready for the various PFT’s out there can be kind of a challenge.

   The best thing to do, is to train to a level that would satisfy any PFT from any company.  And this is what I have attempted to do with the information below.  This is not a complete list of companies by any measure, nor is it particularly current.  But what this does, is give you an idea of what is expected out there over the last couple of years. And as a disclaimer, you need to develop your own plan based on your own research and talking with the companies.  I don’t want to give the impression that if you train to my standards below, that it applies to you.  There are too many factors(age, body weight, etc., location) and all I am attempting here is to show you my methodology.

   From the information below, we can start to see some patterns in what is expected.  What I will do is list those standards for each type of exercise, based on the most stringent requirements of the grouping below. Also, you should keep in mind the location of the PT test’s.  If you have to do a test up in the mountains, and your not ready for that elevation, then that can be a problem.  The SOC test is like that.  Or running body armor on can be a challenge, if you haven’t done that in awhile.

     Also, this list is geared towards my age group(late 30’s).  I advise the readership to come up with your own standard, and constantly modified to the changing times.  The Army and Marine PFT tests are a good start to get you going, but do your own research and ask around to keep up to date.  The Military.com blog I mention below is a great resource about military/law enforcement training as well.

    My standards give you an idea of what you need to be thinking about.  Of course you should always try to go beyond the minimums and train to beat your last score.  Plus, it makes good sense all around to be in shape for this kind of work and be ready for the rigors of combat.  Enjoy, and I look forward to any input about the subject.   –Head Jundi 

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My Minimum Fitness Standards

300 meter sprint: 81 sec.

1 1/2 mile run:  12:00 minutes

1 mile run: 8:00

2 mile run:  18:18

3 mile run:  29:00

Push Ups:  45

Sit Ups:  45

Dead Hang Pull Ups:  5

Bench Press:  Body Weight

 

Full Kit Standards(35lbs)

50 yard person drag(same weight)

3oo yard run

1/4 mile with one Set of Stairs: 2:30

Obstacle Course(ladders, walls, crawling, running)

Lifting and Carrying (2) 30lb Ammo Boxes

Please See Military.com Fitness Blog for More Ideas For Passing PFT’s.

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WPPS (for a 38 Year Old Person)

Flexibility Test (touching toes):  19.50 inches

Bench press(% of Body Weight Pushed):  94.60%

1.5 Mile Run(Minutes):  12.30

Agility (Secs)*:  17

* this is a shuttle run in between cones, very short distance

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Dyncorp Qatar Security Forces PT Test (circa 2004-2005)

1 Kilometer in 7 minutes

20 Pushups in under 2 minutes

20 Bent Knee sit-ups in under 2 minutes

Carrying or Dragging a person of the same weight 16 meters in 1 minute

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SOC (Spring 2007)

2 miles in 22 minuntes

45 pushups in 2 minutes

45 sit ups in 2 minutes

3 dead hang pullups

50 yard buddy carry

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APFT(Army Physical Fitness Test-Used by Some Companies)

For a 38 year old male(minimum score)

Pushups: 34

Sit ups:  38

2 Mile Run:  18:18 minutes

Check the Charts Here

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Marine Corps Fitness Requirements

For a 38 year old male(minimum score)

Pullups: 3

Crunches: 45

3 Mile Run: 29:00 minutes

Check The Charts Here

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MVM (Summer 2008)

Run 1.5 Miles in 12 minutes or less.

Run ¾ mile then drag a 200lb dummy 50yds and then run ¾ mile in less than 14.5 minutes

Be able to run 3 – 100 yd sprints in kit to include ballistic plates and magazines.

Not have any injuries that prevent you from participating in training.

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MVM (Circa 2007)

PT TEST REQUIREMENTS

OBJECTIVE: Complete timed physical fitness events

TASKS:

Timed 3 Mile Run

Push Ups (Max Number in 1 Minute)

Sit Ups (Max Number in 1 Minute)

Pull Ups (Max Number in 1 Minute)

STANDARD: All events will be completed to maximum individual ability

OPERATIONAL READINESS EVALUATION

OBJECTIVE: Complete job related events while wearing mission essential equipment

TASKS:

Crawl through narrow spaces

Bend and lift unspecified weight

Capable of walking, jogging, running up to but no more than 2 miles

Capable of maneuvering over obstacles 5 FT in height

STANDARDS: All events are timed and in full equipment to maximum individual ability.

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Chenega (Winter 2008)

Must pass physical agility test (PAT) as prescribed by the government.

Run 1.5 miles (2.41 km) in 17.30 minutes

Execute 21 pushups in 2 minutes (from the toes)

Execute 29 sit-ups in 2 minutes

Sprint 300m in 81 seconds

*The total time allotted for the test, including warm-up, cool-down, and event performance times, is approximately 70 minutes. There will be no re-tests – you must pass the PAT the first time.

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EODT (Summer 2008)

Endurance Run

1/4 Mile

1 Set of Stairs

Time:  2:30 for Everyone

Obstacle Course

Start in Seated Position

2′ Low Hurdle

4′ Wall

(2)-30 lb Ammo Box Over Steps of a 6′ Wall

15′ Tunnel Crawl

30′ Serpentine Crawl

75 Yard Run to Ladder

20′ Ladder Climb

20′ Dummy Drag

Time: 2:00 for Everyone

Weight of Vest: 27 lbs

Weight of M-4 Red Gun: 8 lbs

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Gaven de Becker & Associates

40 Push-ups in 2 minutes or less

40 Sit-ups in 2 minutes or less

5 Pull-ups (Overhand, starting in a dead-hang)

Bench Press 100% of your body weight

1 Mile Run in 8 minutes or less

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