Physical Ability and Stamina Test (PAST) Instructions
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- The Air Force Physical Ability and Stamina Test, commonly known as PAST, is to assess an Air Force candidate's current physical condition for potential entry into Air Force Special Warfare and Combat Support career fields. This video narrates and demonstrates the PAST elements. Note: Not all components are required for each career field. Consult your Special Operations Recruiter for more information.
He swims so gracefully
It is tougher getting back in shape now that I am 25. I wish I had just enlisted when I was 18 but better late than never and I am definitely more mentally prepared for selection now.
I have been training for a couple months now and I would say I am good on everything but the swimming. It is tough to find the time to practice because I work so much. I think I would have to quit my job lol. So I am just working on my increasing my aerobic capacity with running.
I started off not being able to run a mile straight and now I run 5-6 miles with a 20LB weighted vest and two 10LB dumbbells. I need to buy a rucksack and some heavier dumbbells/kettlebells to really simulate the training.
Come this time next year, I will be ready.
Hooyah!
How long did it take you til you started to run with weight
Only thing I think you need to do is make time to swim, I don’t know your situation but I do know that although running will help with swimming, it won’t be an equal compensation
Just get the swim down and you’ll be fine. There’s a reason the age limit is 39
I have a ton of stamina I can run 3-4 miles non stop but when it comes to strength I lack immensely, especially pull ups
Hell I'm doing it at 34. By the time I get to the PAST I'll be 35. My biggest problem is the sit ups. I'm 205 and have about 10 lbs that will not go away around the midsection. Just gets in the way lol
Brings back memories. Basic Lackland 1996 323rd, Camp Buckner then back Lackland, to The old Medina dorm 1997. Thank you SP/Pararesuce few were able to be active in two AFSCs, thank you for letting me and other airmen be the first test dummies..
Anyone else 16 and inspired? I’ve been doing the 21 day Pararescue fitness program over and over again for 6 months and I won’t even be able to enlist till I’m 18, Hopefully I’ll be ready hahah
I’m 15 and inspired lol. I wish you the best of luck when/if you enlist
I’m 18, hope I can get into the pipeline and see ya with my red beret at the end. Good luck 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yea I'm 16 and been training for a lil over a year now. I've still got a long way to go till I'm ready tho
Where did you find the program? Sorry if I’m being stupid lol
@@ajunimo5526 nah you're good man. Go to this link and you'll find a pdf for it
www.airforce.com/careers/detail/pararescue
*well made video!! need to work on my pull ups, most worried about that*
As many in a minute. Start by doing hangs then slowlu raising urself thru time. If u can do 6-15 ur golden
Interesting. Very similar to the PST for SEALs. Some things seem harder some things seem easier. Definitely allowed a lot more rest time which balances it out. I kinda wanna try it lol
I got really good at the navy pst requirements but decided to go AF because of the less strict age requirements. This sit ups are definitely harder
Phase II in only 3 semesters!!!
I've been looking at you CCT. I will serve with you all soon enough.
in the pipeline?
@@KevinGonzalez-en8fd hate when people post these and never come back to let us know. leaves us to assume the worst
@@daveyjoseph6058 he accidentally joined the coast guard
Is the swim needed for tacp entry? I’m seeing a lot of conflicting information.
Trying to figure that out myself. Have you gotten a solid answer?
@@infrastruction_ yes, it’s needed for the initial test. Later on it’s just water egress.
What are the minimum number for each or the standard?
8 pull-ups, 50 sit-ups, 40 push up 10 minutes one and half miles. 15 minutes 500 meter swim
Not for the initial test brother it’s a lot easier
Do you take the PAST before or after basic?
Kaden Ruud I’ve been told that it’ll be taken multiple times before and after basic. As somebody who’s talking with a recruiter now I can definitely inform you that you’ll have to take it a couple times before basic as you pretty much have to compete with your peers to get selected into development, and once you’re in development you still take the PAST till they select you for A&S. Then you’ll get shipped off to basic and so on. So you’ll definitely have to take the PAST before, can’t say about after because I haven’t been there yet.
It's hard to find information about the switch from Indoc to A&S. Can you fill me in or point me in the right direction
You have to pass the PAST to get a contract for spec ops. This will be done multiple times during delayed entry.
You have to take the past before you and after basic. it depends on what job you go for you have to pass the Past twice before basic. e.g PJ requires two passing PAST while EOD requires 1. After basic you will take the PAST multiple times before A&S.
@@LeviRice you need yo contact the best SOR near you after that he will train with you and get you ready to past the PAST test. Speak to a SOR Asap go to US Air Force on your phone the app look up find a recruiter and type in zip code this should bring up the nearest SOR.
Wait anyone know how many pull ups or sit ups we have to do in 2 mins?
@@taqcc656 To be clear this is final test.
Are pauses allowed in the push up section?
You can pause at the top position. Back must remain straight though.
It doesn’t say in the video but I’m pretty sure push up and sit ups test is only 2 minutes long so you can really pause much. And I think the minimum is 50 of each.
What numbers and times do you have to hit in these events?
8 pull ups, 50 sit ups, 40 push ups, 1020 1.5 mile run, P/F underwaters, 1230 500m freestyle
@@thecamper27 That sounds incredibly low, you sure?
@@spooky1487 its accurate. I have a practice past tomorrow. He's right
@@bigdkp02 Ah okay very well ty ty, just seems like it'd be higher ig. Thanks for the reply
@@spooky1487 its because that is only an entry standard, those are the numbers you need to hit on your worst day
Is everything really 2 count???
If you listen to the instructions it spells it out. Count one is FROM starting position, count 2 is returning TO the starting position
Can I freestyle than breaststroke and go back to freestyle? or does it have to be the same stroke the entire swim?
Strokes can be mixed
10 months late but I would suggest side stroking over breast stroking as it's faster and allows you more time breathing to catch your breath.
What swim stroke is preferred?
Freestyle is preferred but Combat side stroke is number 2
Hooyah
@Casey Snider
I can’t do a pull-up yet any tips?
Buy those pull up bars that can install to a door
Then do 17-20 scapula pull up every time you go through the door, remember to keep your core tight and legs straight(any muscles you use that aren’t needed for pull ups propagate bad form, and waste energy)
Once you can easily do scapula pull ups, try do Australian pull ups (at a smith machine or park) where your chest hits bar
Those exercises should help you complete one clean pull up
Once you can do one pull up, practice your pull up every time you go through the door
Couple tips:
Always prioritize form and grace over quantity and time, doing a bunch of CrossFit pull ups will just end you up with “Zeros”
Do them through out the day and don’t do them during a designated time slot (doing 300 pull-ups in 10 hours is better than doing 300 in one hour)
Loosing weight always makes pull ups easier but you shouldn’t prioritize loosing weight to get a better max
And never half rep also aim to do a pull pull where your arms straight at the hanging position and your collar bone is in the plane as the bar
@@notenof Yup. Break your arms before you break your form.
Yo I see your profile pic is the air force logo. Did you make it?
This is just me being an asshole but I was a competitive swimmer and my fastest 500m swim was 4:40 I feel like the 12:30 time is a little too easy, even for someone who doesn’t swim
Joshua remember they are wearing a shirt and shorts, not speedo or jammers.
Also, it is meant to keep you alive if a plane or ship goes down more than be fast or competitive.
I was a competitive swimmer as well and while I'm sure us experienced folk are fine there still gonna be some people that cant swim very fast but can do 20 pull ups
That’s probably all you trained for though. These guys have to swim like this AND ruck anywhere from 4-12+ miles at a 15:00 mile pace at minimum usually with a 45 pound load minimum. Then there’s running 1.5 mile for time (usually 9:30 is a benchmark to see if you can hang), 3 mile in 21 minutes (18 minutes to hang), 5 mile in 40 minutes (35 to hang), and run 8+ miles at any time ready to go. 20+ pull-ups on a single go, 100+ push-ups, 100+ sit-ups, trap bar deadlift 325 minimum for 3 reps (competitive would be in the 400’s for reps), underwater swim 25m in 1:30 intervals (5 reps to hang), underwater swim 50m on a single breath, buddy breath with full harassment, knot tying series underwater, drown proof test in uniform, swim 3000+m in uniform and dive gear with a certain time limit in open ocean and current, be an expert marksman, learn various skill sets pertaining to the job, and this is all ENTRY LEVEL. It gets harder the longer you’re in it. Oh, and no guarantee you’ll eat sometimes throughout this training or have access to a personal trainer or take a day off to rest. After all of this is said and down, NOW you’re deployable to actually do your job. This is for a career. What you did was for sport and it could be a career but there is a very very big difference. To maintain all of these stats on a day to day basis without losing your mind, maintaining a family, promotions, finances, education, health, political changes, policies, etc., it’s a lot. And they’re good at it!
Joshua well I can do the push ups sit ups and pull ups without any problem the mike and a half I can do but I wanna vomit after but the swim Atleast for me I’m not even close to being able to do
These are just the entry requirements. The graduation PAST has tougher parameters.
Strength is not being measured…muscular endurance is. If muscular endurance is important, then so be it, but do not call it strength. At best, these tests might measure power, but even that is questionable.