Three events, scored 0–100 each
Every event is scored against a table keyed to your age group and sex, so the same 40 push-ups earns different points for a 20-year-old and a 45-year-old. Since 2021 the core event is a forearm plank hold, not the old curl-ups. The 1.5-mile run can be swapped for an approved swim, bike, row or elliptical.
Where your total lands
| Category | Total | Per-event floor |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 270+ | 75 each |
| Excellent | 240–269 | 60 each |
| Good | 210–239 | 50 each |
| Satisfactory | 180–209 | 45 each |
| Probationary | 150–179 | 40–44 in an event |
| Failure | under 150 | under 40 in any event |
A category needs both the total and the per-event floor. One event at 44 caps you at Probationary no matter how strong the total.
Sample thresholds, male 18–22
Thresholds tighten for younger sailors and ease with age. These are the reps and times that hit 40, 60 and 85 points for a man aged 18 to 22; women's tables and older groups differ.
| Event | 40 pts | 60 pts | 85 pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Push-ups (1 min) | 15 | 25 | 40 |
| Forearm plank | 0:40 | 1:30 | 2:30 |
| 1.5-mile run | 13:09 | 11:15 | 9:00 |
For the run, lower is better. For push-ups and the plank, higher is better. Body fat maximum for this group is 22 percent.
Common questions
What score do I need to pass the Navy PRT?
You need at least 150 points total and at least 40 points in every event. Below that in any single event is a failure. A total of 180 or more with 45-plus in each event is Satisfactory, which is a clean pass.
How is each event scored?
Each of the three events (push-ups, forearm plank, and the 1.5-mile run or an approved cardio alternative) is scored 0 to 100 against a table set by your age group and sex. The three add up to a maximum of 300.
Can I pass every event and still fail the PRT?
Yes. Exceeding the body fat maximum for your age and sex is an automatic failure even with perfect event scores. The Navy checks body composition using the neck, waist and hip circumference method.
