I Attempted the Air Force Special Warfare PAST Test (without practice)

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  • I attempted the Special Warfare/Operations Air Force Physical Agility and Stamina Test. Former Pararescueman Brian Kimber is my proctor today!
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    Special warfare/operations jobs such as the Air Force pararescueman (PJ) are among the most physically demanding roles in the military, so they come with stricter fitness requirements for admission. The PAST Test is designed to test candidates' physical abilities in calisthenics, strength, cardiovascular fitness, and endurance.
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  • @jon-kennethklemmetsmo2877
    @jon-kennethklemmetsmo2877 3 роки тому +938

    Norwegian Special forces requirements. Its split over two days:
    Day 1:
    Pull ups ( minimum 8, strict)
    Situps: 50. Same as airforce you do here
    Roll up back extension: 25. 5 seconds up
    Push ups: 45 ( strict, shoulder width) chest must touch every rep
    Run:
    15 m x 7m x 15m x 7m
    Lay out with cones in a rentangle.
    Long sides is 15 meters, short ones are 7m.
    On side with 15meters your shoulder and back must touch the ground. The other 15 meter side: chest must touch
    You need to complete 32 rounds in 10 min
    Day 2:
    Field march / hike
    30 km
    22 kg ruck sack + weapon, food water
    Total 28kg.
    Max time: 4 h 40 min
    Swim: 400 meter, first 25 meters under water. 11 min

    • @ssp-uj3lv
      @ssp-uj3lv 3 роки тому +13

      Weak

    • @SwissArmyDud
      @SwissArmyDud 3 роки тому +43

      4 hours for a 30k????? OMG 😱😱😱😱

    • @jaimeaviles834
      @jaimeaviles834 3 роки тому +35

      speed walking for 18 1/2 miles with a time limit, holy shit

    • @erniebell1858
      @erniebell1858 3 роки тому +1

      Yours is far better.

    • @nickberatta7506
      @nickberatta7506 3 роки тому +2

      The ruck isnt that bad did that after no pt for a month lmao

  • @justinbetterton8265
    @justinbetterton8265 Рік тому +557

    I spent 8 years on active duty in the Air Force. Met quite a few Navy Seals when I was in. A lot of people claim Seals are cocky and arrogant, but they always treated us with the utmost respect. They get upset when they hear someone say Chair Force because they depend on PJ’s, TACP, and Combat Controllers for their missions. Air Force Special Forces are the best kept secret of the US Military.

    • @hmmmnope1546
      @hmmmnope1546 Рік тому +31

      Was never the seals or such that were hard to deal with was Always the marine infantry.

    • @Tangsters
      @Tangsters Рік тому +25

      It’s always those marines

    • @samgoral4
      @samgoral4 Рік тому +4

      @@hmmmnope1546 spoken like a true pog

    • @bigdee8189
      @bigdee8189 Рік тому +16

      @@samgoral4 - spoken like a true disrespectful undisciplined "bullet Catcher!". I agree that many marines are not "squared away!". They dishonor their DI.

    • @samgoral4
      @samgoral4 Рік тому +2

      @@bigdee8189 sounds like a grunt was your Jody huh😂😂

  • @jeffg3975
    @jeffg3975 3 роки тому +502

    I love the humility. In my opinion the PAST is all perspective. If you train to a higher standard, the PAST becomes a warmup for the seasoned special operator.

    • @theonly9
      @theonly9 3 роки тому +59

      Agreed when I first got pre selected in the recruiting process I could hardly finish the test. 9 months later it was my warm up at the gym before doing anything else. Unfortunately I got in a car wreck and that was that, I went to college instead.

    • @kevincorrigan1754
      @kevincorrigan1754 3 роки тому +41

      @@theonly9 So you couldve gone pro like uncle Rico?

    • @theonly9
      @theonly9 3 роки тому +71

      @@kevincorrigan1754 I can throw this football clear over them mountains.

    • @DylanAce6
      @DylanAce6 2 роки тому +11

      Lol majority of operators aren’t gonna be training like this once they get to a team. Mostly hitting weights

    • @djernie8085
      @djernie8085 2 роки тому

      @@theonly9 🤣🤣🤣

  • @MrRolled1
    @MrRolled1 3 роки тому +980

    Pararescuemen are unsung heroes, attrition rate higher than SEAL BUD/s training, takes 2-2.5 years and they have the most noble profession. Guardian angels

    • @pksracing
      @pksracing 2 роки тому +94

      No shit. PJs walk on water.

    • @CombatSaga
      @CombatSaga 2 роки тому +14

      It takes 3 yrs to fully complete Seal training

    • @MrRolled1
      @MrRolled1 2 роки тому +32

      @@andrewj9831 Buds would be comparable to PJ A&S which is a 8-10 week prep course. SEAL training is definitely not 3.5 years as PJ is one of the longest pipelines at maxes out a 2.5 years depending on your prior qualifications or performance

    • @andrewj9831
      @andrewj9831 2 роки тому

      @@MrRolled1 Okay

    • @monkeyboy8me
      @monkeyboy8me 2 роки тому +1

      @@andrewj9831 don’t forget sqt also

  • @AustenAlexander
    @AustenAlexander  3 роки тому +643

    So this test definitely took me off guard! I am doing this with zero practice or prep. What other tests should I try? SWAT Screening is one I've got my eyes on 👀 thanks for watching and I'll see you guys in the next video!

    • @paytonzerkle65
      @paytonzerkle65 3 роки тому +19

      Could you do different country's military tests

    • @Newagecreww
      @Newagecreww 3 роки тому +6

      Does the Army Rangers have a special test? If so you should definitely try that. 👌

    • @paytonzerkle65
      @paytonzerkle65 3 роки тому +1

      @@Newagecreww www.military.com/military-fitness/army-special-operations/army-ranger-pft

    • @baron7755
      @baron7755 3 роки тому +4

      @@paytonzerkle65 oh that would be interesting I think!

    • @baron7755
      @baron7755 3 роки тому +15

      I like Payton's idea for other countries. Do like Britain or Australia, then maybe a mainland European, Russia, and Asian country...something like that.

  • @jeremyhahn2478
    @jeremyhahn2478 Рік тому +88

    One of the most morale killing things in the military is when you meet all the physical requirements for something like the PJ's or SEALS and they tell you "Sorry, but you're colorblind, you're only qualified to be staring a computer screen or filing paperwork for the next 4 years"... I wanted to be GI Joe, but I was got stuck being another office drone, which is what I wanted to avoid by joining in the first place. Absolutely heart-breaking...

    • @beththebunny
      @beththebunny Рік тому +2

      Excuse me for being naïve, but why does being colour-blind restrict going into that line of work? Is it something to do with hitting targets or enemy lines? Just curious 🤔

    • @jeremyhahn2478
      @jeremyhahn2478 Рік тому +15

      @@beththebunny You need to be able to pick out different colored signal lights and flares from your own forces. Its mostly a safety issue.

    • @romancastillo8430
      @romancastillo8430 Рік тому

      I failed depth perception for TACP

    • @bobfisher6382
      @bobfisher6382 Рік тому +4

      That stinks. I failed vision test on flight physical for PJs. Honestly though, I wasn't that mad. I was happy to continue boot camp, and eventually became a network administrator in the AF. Cable dawg too. (Cable Dawg not by AFSC, but worked with them a lot and learned). Network admin was great, though, which was my AFSC. Loved it.

    • @taintwasher3703
      @taintwasher3703 10 місяців тому +1

      Damn bro is a modern day Ephialtes

  • @leamsi4ever
    @leamsi4ever 3 роки тому +1205

    I liked that the proctor was strict with the testing, Austen should do the same with his contestants

    • @viperstrike_3258
      @viperstrike_3258 3 роки тому +62

      Agreed. Can’t be allowing half pull ups, breaks during the sit ups, etc. This proctor did great. I hope for more like this in the future.

    • @dopeshow16
      @dopeshow16 3 роки тому +38

      Every single one of his pullups would have been no-repped in most AF Special Warfare development programs. NO reaching with the chin. Look DOWN and over the bar.

    • @wabi-sabicore6646
      @wabi-sabicore6646 3 роки тому +3

      Everything is done strictly so that when you go to Indoc you’ll have a less chance of being eliminated 😎

    • @shortyrok211
      @shortyrok211 3 роки тому +1

      That's probably odd for millenials and other kids huh? Snowflakes

    • @erniebell1858
      @erniebell1858 3 роки тому +9

      He sounded strict but wasn't able to watch Austin's fingers while doing the sit up and Austin laid on the ground a couple of times which should have disqualified him. Austin needs to rest in the upright position.

  • @drberrydds1
    @drberrydds1 3 роки тому +153

    We had a guy come over to pararescue indoctrination course from marine recon and he said they did everything and more physically than he ever did in marine recon. All these special operators are special, much respect.

    • @LucefieD
      @LucefieD Рік тому +23

      airforce gets a lot of shit for being soft but their special operators are some of the best of the best

    • @bigdee8189
      @bigdee8189 Рік тому

      @@LucefieD - As a proud United States Airman...at 58, I'm still NOT soft!! Never was!! Just because our BMT is not as long as your MCRD, does NOT mean we're f**king soft!! I'm sure there's marine pogs (supply, admin, personnel, etc) that are soft! You can't tell me that all marines still work out when they get in the Navy fleet!! The combat MOS's....okay! All branches have members who are soft!!

  • @tufismaximus4289
    @tufismaximus4289 3 роки тому +78

    Ay it's nice to see PJ and CCT are getting more recognition, hopefully I'll see someone from the comments in A&S

  • @RicardoSanchez-es5wl
    @RicardoSanchez-es5wl 3 роки тому +235

    I’ve seen someone do the 1.5 mile run in 7:30 before (that’s a 5 minute mile pace which is pretty incredible for someone who isn’t a runner for a living and has a good amount of muscle). These are insanely fit people in who make it in that career field.

    • @climatepurification
      @climatepurification 2 роки тому +28

      Supervised an active duty Air Force guy who did 7:04 for his 1.5 mile. Would run 15 miles a day at least 3 days a week, went through running shoes like crazy, breaking in new shoes usually meant bloody feet for him. Ran a 3 person distance relay race on base by himself (Commander pissed him off saying he wasn't allowed to run on his own but did it anyway) beat SOCOM, CENTCOM, SF, JCSE on his own. Was about 10 years ago, his name is Kevin Collmar. Used to do civilian events too. No shit fastest 1.5 mile I've ever seen. Would put money on him vs anybody, any branch.

    • @vandalg282
      @vandalg282 Рік тому +3

      Lowest was 8:30-845, on multiple runs, I'm definitely a big boy, 6'1, 260, I work out, train sumo, judo, etc...the only time in my life I ran a 7 was when I was 60 lbs less, though I'll take it.

    • @huggybear2789
      @huggybear2789 Рік тому +3

      @@climatepurification That is insanely fast. My fastest 1.5 mile run was AF basic training in 2004. I ran an 8:12, which is pretty fast imo. But low sevens is just straight sprint. I felt like I was sprinting the entire 1.5 in basic and I'm 6'3, 210 so I have the height, but still had to push the speed to reach that time.

    • @zpettigrew
      @zpettigrew Рік тому

      You have no idea my friend. The training is excruciatingly difficult. Unless they changed it since I was in?

    • @jxbkngxx
      @jxbkngxx Рік тому +4

      Went to boot camp, met my best friend… an our first pt test he ran an 6:18…. Dude ran in college for Oklahoma. I had never seen a human be able to run at that pace before til that point. It was insane. I guess I wasn’t bad either, I ended my final pt test with a 7:12 1.5mile. Anyways god bless y’all, an remember it’s ok an good to be patriotic 🇺🇸

  • @shanegodman1251
    @shanegodman1251 Рік тому +108

    Dude murdered the 1.5 mile run

    • @phillipedwardness9591
      @phillipedwardness9591 Рік тому +2

      It’s a good time for a guy as big as him for sure

    • @pongo713
      @pongo713 Рік тому +3

      @gae yea the standard changed to 9:47 for the 1.5 in like 2012 and no idea what it is now because the course I did (indoc) for pararescue doesn't exist anymore. We used to do a 5 mi during the course near the end that was a

    • @sr.cosmos4543
      @sr.cosmos4543 Рік тому

      @@pongo713 min is 10:20 now.

  • @connornobbs3487
    @connornobbs3487 3 роки тому +22

    YES!!!!! This is what I’ve been waiting for, I can’t wait to try this test myself, torture is my favorite past time after all lol

  • @ansunromanowski3381
    @ansunromanowski3381 3 роки тому +6

    Way to get after it Austen. Brian is the man, good thoughts on a solid recovery BK.

  • @ezabala
    @ezabala Рік тому +22

    Thanks for your honesty about separating from the military, Austen. I thought the Corps was hard. Getting out and making my way in the civilian world was rough. I was fortunate I had good support. I'm not going to lie. But, the lack of structure in the civilian world was unexpectedly disorienting. But, again, thanks for saying what we've all felt even without expressing it.

  • @Blinkonceifyougay
    @Blinkonceifyougay Рік тому +16

    9:47 1.5 mile run is an amazing time for such a big guy

  • @panthergirl1256
    @panthergirl1256 3 роки тому +38

    I just found you and your videos recently, and even though I can do nothing like what's shown, your positive attitude is inspiring me to make sure that I do my physical therapy for my disabled arm every day and to incorporate more exercise into my routine. Thank you for your service and for sharing your content with us!

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  3 роки тому +7

      Glad to have you here! Best of luck and thanks for watching 🙏🙏

    • @jameslyddall
      @jameslyddall Рік тому

      @@AustenAlexander also just replied to an above comment but I totally agree found your channel and started cycling, exercising and drinking nothing but water and being positive. Dropped several sizes and feeling so much fitter so thank you for the inspiration.

  • @Turnpost2552
    @Turnpost2552 2 роки тому +2

    Seriously loving this series, immense potential and healthy content.

  • @TheShnewgen
    @TheShnewgen 3 роки тому +78

    Didn’t know David Blaine had a spec ops side hustle

  • @ohraspy8220
    @ohraspy8220 3 роки тому +7

    I love BKs podcast I’ve listened to him for like 8 months now 10/10

  • @gagedheel9209
    @gagedheel9209 3 роки тому +14

    I always look forward for these videos

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  3 роки тому +3

      I look forward to seeing Gage in the comments 😁

  • @DamianHansen
    @DamianHansen 3 роки тому +21

    So glad you did this one. I’ve watched many of your pt test videos and I’ve been working on this one; the P.A.S.T for the last 3 months. Great Job. I’m doing another test this weekend, hopefully with better scores than last time I took it.

    • @danielbarber7467
      @danielbarber7467 2 роки тому +1

      How often can you retake the past test?

    • @cassiuszumwalt4428
      @cassiuszumwalt4428 2 роки тому

      @@danielbarber7467 I believe it’s every two weeks, I can’t remember for sure though

  • @oscartotesautolivier9856
    @oscartotesautolivier9856 3 роки тому +11

    Well done, just keep going..Hurra

  • @tishbite606
    @tishbite606 2 роки тому +24

    A lot of this stuff is new to me. I was in Vietnam. . .a long time ago now. One of the toughest guys I knew was an Air Force forward (Combat) Air Traffic Controller. Talk about an unsung hero! Those guys were often way out past us. Way past any line real or imagined of where the enemy was. They sometimes had to parachute into their position because helicopters would be a give away. Talk about tough! Wow!

    • @zpettigrew
      @zpettigrew Рік тому +4

      Yes. Combat Controllers pre-date PJs. We often train together too. Pararescue actually came out of the large patient demand encountered in Vietnam.

  • @enzarapatano1323
    @enzarapatano1323 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome! You rock Austen!

  • @ssjrose9641
    @ssjrose9641 Рік тому +7

    Awesome! Good job!

  • @SJ1993Q
    @SJ1993Q 3 роки тому +26

    Great proctor! The intensity is real! He’s definitely a drill Sargent! Love it! He’s a no nonsense man, go proctor! 🤣😀👏🙌👍

  • @justinernst6752
    @justinernst6752 3 роки тому +6

    bk was dope! awesome video again love to see u getting back at man

  • @nifftea8393
    @nifftea8393 2 роки тому

    Sending some happy thoughts Austen's way. Great job buddy

  • @allysonmaximo7307
    @allysonmaximo7307 2 роки тому

    Man you're amazing! Thanks for sharing this!

  • @libertylolful
    @libertylolful 2 роки тому +4

    Your videos are inspiring. I appreciate that you struggle through the process just like anyone else but you keep going.

  • @micaelagarcia7097
    @micaelagarcia7097 3 роки тому +52

    When he was starting to slow down on the push-ups, I was like "c'mon, push push push!"

  • @louisamiranda6598
    @louisamiranda6598 10 місяців тому +1

    Good job Austin and you never cease to amaze me you inspire me everyday push myself to the Limit thank you

  • @Brokenboost
    @Brokenboost 3 роки тому +7

    Uncle BK keeping ya honest with the reps. Exemplar of the JACKED and TAN lifestyle! Kickass job on the PAST. The worst part is you do that as almost a warmup and then the real pain comes immediately after.

  • @Asian4days
    @Asian4days 3 роки тому +66

    9:47 for a guy his size is impressive !

    • @chumbue6537
      @chumbue6537 2 роки тому +7

      @Brad Morrison It actually does but you do you bud

    • @dasun13
      @dasun13 2 роки тому

      @Brad Morrison says the man coming up short

    • @themiddleclasstaxslave651
      @themiddleclasstaxslave651 2 роки тому +1

      @@chumbue6537 Naa, height … weight … age … none of it means crap. It’s all mental. The PAST is doable for many who train. A 5’5” or 6’5” should be able to pass this test with adequate prep. Try the graduation standards of indoc, much harder physically. You need to be trained up, it’s doable again, whether your 5’5” or 6’5” … 18 or 38. … it’s comes down to mental toughness. People quit because they realized what they signed up for … and it ain’t CrossFit . The asterisk is if the get hurt, and gave the opportunity to rollback or not. For the record, I’m a never was.

  • @justalittlebitmo
    @justalittlebitmo 3 роки тому +2

    Good work getting back into things post-Navy. 40 lbs down is awesome 😎👏🙌

  • @laurenkirbyyyy
    @laurenkirbyyyy 3 роки тому +1

    great job! i also love watching your videos!

  • @seamac7564
    @seamac7564 3 роки тому +135

    Austen, you're doing great work bringing visibility to the services and to occupations where the barrier to entry is a physical test. Maybe when you edit, especially in military occupations, you could include ASVAB minimums. Thanks for your service (I assume you're now out because of the mustache).

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  3 роки тому +21

      I appreciate that. This is a good idea. I would probably target one job for ASVAB instead of going through the list of all of them

    • @seamac7564
      @seamac7564 3 роки тому +3

      @@AustenAlexander Another thought, maybe the Marine Corps Crucible would be a good one. 3 days, it's certainly a barrier to entry and it's definitely a fitness test.

    • @LucefieD
      @LucefieD Рік тому

      right, I thought the pulls had to be way more, I can totally already do like 16

  • @Scimitar620
    @Scimitar620 Рік тому +23

    I’ve been told by instructors in the pipeline that having more “practical/lean” strength is infinitely better than just being able to lift weights and stuff (although it helps a lot) and so when I first did the PAST test I never practised for it but I managed to get 16 pull-ups, 61 push-ups and 73 sit-ups, although I didn’t pass the run the first time, I passed the swimming and worked on cardio and passed the test the next time around; they told me that most guys with builds like this guy, while having a solid shot usually end up quitting their first day cause it’s mostly a mental game

    • @zpettigrew
      @zpettigrew Рік тому +4

      Correct. Also, being dense/squat like that -- they just sink to the bottom of the pool usually. I swam and wrestled in HS and College. So all of that gave me an enormous advantage.

    • @bobfisher6382
      @bobfisher6382 Рік тому +2

      I passed the PAST. But, if I could go back, and actually planned on having a career in special forces, I would go in lean and light, paying way more attention to cardio than bulk. Way more. I passed the PAST at 5 8 190, which is, I think heavy for that height. I didn't know I was going to try out for special forces. If I had known beforehand, that was the path I wanted to go, I would have taken the PAST at 160 pounds.

    • @pfundora99
      @pfundora99 Рік тому

      Hey brotha I’m interested in becoming a PJ, should incorporate rucking around in my workouts. I plan on training for 9+ months

  • @tonyhernandez9745
    @tonyhernandez9745 2 роки тому +8

    Enjoyed the video especially to know the entrance requirements for the different units in the USA. You definitely need to train and prepare you can't just be a couch potato and expect to get in. Luckily for me as a 53 year old, I must say I can still do it.

  • @dalcassian9098
    @dalcassian9098 2 роки тому

    Austen put himself out there,kudos!

  • @emaldonadokpcr
    @emaldonadokpcr 10 місяців тому

    Have my past test on 5 days! Appreciate you posting this Austen... Definitely helps the nerves

  • @ryanyoung5607
    @ryanyoung5607 2 роки тому +20

    I will say having been through the military that having a proctor put you through these tests is much more difficult than doing them on your own. It’s a little more uncomfortable with a little more pressure. Great work!

  • @laurendefrank7380
    @laurendefrank7380 3 роки тому +6

    Awesome job! Just recently found you and have been watching all your videos. Love the podcast you do with Sara! Cheers!

  • @hithere1590
    @hithere1590 3 роки тому

    Very nice, great Job. You are I. Great shape. Very proud of this video!

  • @SpecialWarfareAirmen
    @SpecialWarfareAirmen 3 роки тому +1

    Great job and great video!

  • @scottthompson8946
    @scottthompson8946 Рік тому +36

    Pushing were always my nemesis too! I eventually got up to 80 in 2 minutes but it is definitely a conditioned exercise.
    I was more proud of maxing the 2 mile run with a time of 12:06 ..... and I did it weighing 220 lbs!!!

    • @malcolmwilkins3365
      @malcolmwilkins3365 Рік тому +3

      That is literally insane. Could I ask for some tips on how you got in such good shape?

    • @cryptomilitaryvet9326
      @cryptomilitaryvet9326 Рік тому +1

      🔥🔥🔥

    • @alexz2702
      @alexz2702 Рік тому +1

      really nice for that bodyweight dude

    • @bobfisher6382
      @bobfisher6382 Рік тому

      That's great. I was short and stocky going in. My best 2 miler in boot camp was 12:46. Great run time for you right there.

    • @bobfisher6382
      @bobfisher6382 Рік тому +3

      @@malcolmwilkins3365 It's 5 months later, and you're probably not going to read this, but if you do, my advice, 1000 percent, is run, and run often. Every day. At least 3 miles everyday. In my opinion, 3-5 miles every day. It works magic. I found too, that once I was running 5 milers, running 10 milers wasn't much different.

  • @gaigegoodwin
    @gaigegoodwin 2 роки тому +13

    Just in case anyone see this and might be taking this test in the future, make sure you go past all requirements don't hit bare minimum and also Cadre with be way more strict with form, lots of push ups wouldn't have counted because his elbows didn't lock out, which is what they really harp on, but good job to this guy fr👌

  • @maduwasinera878
    @maduwasinera878 11 місяців тому

    Your videos encourage me alot

  • @Jacirapalmieri
    @Jacirapalmieri 3 роки тому

    You are really amazing. I love all your videos. Congratulations Austen 💪👏👏👏😉

  • @trent797
    @trent797 3 роки тому +48

    Even just planking for 2 minutes is hard, nevermind all the pushups.

    • @christianeasley767
      @christianeasley767 3 роки тому +4

      Plank 2 minutes, 20 push-ups/ 10 minutes!!!! HOOOOYAHHHH, BROTHER!!!!!
      Take it down to 10 push-ups if need be---NEVER QUIT!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @ApolloTC
      @ApolloTC 2 роки тому

      @Brad Morrison dude frrrr, they changed the minimum standards now and gave more points, but 2 minutes of pushups for 50 minimum is so easy. My unit doesnt want us below 60 for pushup portion of the test

  • @chaneldial8927
    @chaneldial8927 2 роки тому +1

    You did such a beautiful job man😘

  • @vladimirmorton7579
    @vladimirmorton7579 Рік тому +1

    Good job on the run 🤙

  • @ChrisSmith-bk7rb
    @ChrisSmith-bk7rb 3 роки тому +12

    When I went through SFAS doing .. I believe 10 pull ups from a deadhang was the requirement. I had heard horror stories about people failing because of the strict form requirements. What I didn't prepare for was the fact that I was going to have to do this set of pull-ups immediately after I finished running through the obstacle course known as "Nasty Nick," which involved climbing a lot of ropes as fast as you can. By the time you got to the pull-up bar you were already exhausted.

  • @claidis
    @claidis 2 роки тому +5

    The “Get Up Austin!!” Geeks me

  • @parmarmo
    @parmarmo 3 роки тому +1

    Good work mate 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @Aerialgunnerx84
    @Aerialgunnerx84 Рік тому

    BKactual hell yeah! Best news podcast and bronze tan out there.

  • @laurasantacruz7994
    @laurasantacruz7994 Рік тому +5

    Hi Austin amazing channel! Wonder if you would do the regular Air Force exam by chance? Keep up the great work 👍🏻

  • @SwissArmyDud
    @SwissArmyDud 3 роки тому +17

    You rock man! How about the firefighter CPAT test?

    • @Daly831j
      @Daly831j 3 роки тому +2

      My dead cat could do the cpat

  • @andrewvillanueva3722
    @andrewvillanueva3722 Рік тому +2

    Air Force combat guys are studs. That pt test is no joke congratulations

  • @mercykavita
    @mercykavita 11 місяців тому

    Nice one👏... lots of love and appreciation from Kenya

  • @lukewright01
    @lukewright01 Рік тому +15

    I’m actually going through AF special warfare process right now. As of 2022 The real numbers are
    Pulls ups- 8
    Sit-ups- 50
    Push-ups- 50
    Run 1.5 - 10:20
    2 25m underwater Swim
    500 m swim 15:00min or less

    • @gerry9773
      @gerry9773 Рік тому

      how is that? i’m thinking of joining

    • @lukewright01
      @lukewright01 Рік тому +1

      @@gerry9773 I would recommend it. You have to be humble though, they really don’t like people with and ego. They’re looking for someone who gets the job done without complaining.

    • @marcus302
      @marcus302 Рік тому

      @@lukewright01 how’s it going so far? I’m going to cross train into either TACP or PJ but I’ve heard TACP might be going away in the upcoming years

    • @theemaster1018
      @theemaster1018 Рік тому

      ​@@marcus302 when / where did you here this ?

    • @oldleatherhandsfriends4053
      @oldleatherhandsfriends4053 Рік тому

      The only thing I typically have trouble with is getting my run times down and the underwater swims. Mainly because The lightest I've ever been in the last 10 years is 229lbs at 229 Im fast a mother and can run and run but it takes a lot of work to get down to that weight I'm usually 250+.

  • @identityunknown4204
    @identityunknown4204 2 роки тому +11

    During mission execution you will constantly be pulling, pushing and running with full gear. So all this specops p.t helps alot during those times in which the reason CFT (combat fitness training) created.

  • @jennyfer17
    @jennyfer17 10 місяців тому

    All your video are awesome...I love to watch.... whenever I get time...I really wonder why I didn't come across earlier 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jkornfeld
    @jkornfeld 3 роки тому

    I like your videos and content! Don't let the trolls get you down! You're doing great things

  • @cbr8098
    @cbr8098 3 роки тому +431

    I can’t imagine how hard it is to do pull-ups for Austen considering his height and weight 😅

    • @madskillz8177
      @madskillz8177 3 роки тому +9

      @I M definetly over 6'3

    • @AustenAlexander
      @AustenAlexander  3 роки тому +141

      I’m a tad over 6’3” and about 235

    • @erniebell1858
      @erniebell1858 3 роки тому +14

      He has a bit of height and weight but he definitely lifts weights and works on his biceps and triceps.

    • @lanehamer1804
      @lanehamer1804 3 роки тому +14

      @@AustenAlexander your mile and a half at that weight is phenomenal!

    • @lovefrompraha
      @lovefrompraha 3 роки тому +4

      I'm 6'3" 220 and I can def do better than that. I know he's a Navy dude and all but shiiieeet. I expected at least 75% on each event. Glad he's training hard and working on himself every day though 👍. Start small, finish huge 💪

  • @paleamigo8575
    @paleamigo8575 2 роки тому +9

    On the way to 50 push-ups, 30 will usually let you know where you stand in completing them.
    Pararescueman are true American heroes!👍

  • @brandonlopez5944
    @brandonlopez5944 3 роки тому

    I like those types of videos, and the Lens too, dope Austin 👌🏻

  • @jonathanvilla3975
    @jonathanvilla3975 3 роки тому +1

    Hell yeah that was awesome 👌can't wait to give it a try I've been training for it

  • @Nick-gv3si
    @Nick-gv3si 2 роки тому +3

    Good stuff thanks for showing the real test. The majority or the proctors will fail you if you stop at any time prior to 2 minutes. As well as stopingqs any point during the run or swim. Most of us were oushing for 80 push ups and roughly 60 sit ups. But the instructors goal was to keep you repping out the entire 2 minutes.

    • @andrewj9831
      @andrewj9831 2 роки тому

      One guy I knew who was in the fleet for a number of years (already was GM1 at that time), decided to go SEALS. Took the exam at Great Lakes late 80's, with the SEALS there. During the whole PT test, they would expect him to talk, try to trick him up, get in his way on the swim and run (he had to go around them if he wanted to pass, so they would run/swim faster/slower and force him to the edge of the track/pool). Before the test started he had to show them he could swim, run, push-ups, pull-ups properly, and in an acceptable number, and time frame, then he had to get warmed up and run with them, until they made it back to the pool. The rest time allowed between tests included getting to the next test location. After the swim, he had to change (they were nice enough to allow him to put his clothes on a chair right next to the pool, and get dressed on the pool deck, but they decide to check his clothes/shoes for things, and his clothes got wet) run to the the pull-up bar (running around the building to get to the walkway to the bar as he couldn't go on the grass, etc), while still in his rest time. Doing the pull ups, he was still expected to use the whole time allowed even if he reached the amount needed (pass/fail on #) and just hang there. The push-up area was at another location, Sit-ups elsewhere, so he had to run there, and the run start line was where they started at, so he had to run to the run.... It was 5% PT test and 95% mental.....

  • @N7mudkip
    @N7mudkip Рік тому +5

    Bro I cannot believe 9:47 was his 1.5 mile. That’s incredible timing, I’m regular Air Force and would be happy for something under 12 minutes.

    • @edjarrett3164
      @edjarrett3164 Рік тому

      I finished my last year in the AF as a 45 yr old running this test at 9.30. Old, tired but still beat all those taking the test. Kind of sad. Hoped the young folks would beat an old dude. Didn’t happen. Hope the effort to get folks in shape improves.

  • @hairyjohn5825
    @hairyjohn5825 3 роки тому

    I love these videos, thanks.

  • @jackal7639
    @jackal7639 Рік тому

    BK has a fantastic podcast

  • @melissachiou738
    @melissachiou738 2 роки тому +9

    Love all these fitness tests/ obstacle course videos! Why is Air Force still doing "old timey" sit-ups? That was too funny.

    • @drewpamon
      @drewpamon 2 роки тому

      Probably because that's the army standard and army and air force are linked.

    • @spearbun
      @spearbun 2 роки тому

      This confused me because in the AFI, and as practiced currently (oct 2020) you must have your arms crossed over your chest with the tips of your fingers against your collar. If your fingers lift from your collar it does not count. If you grab your shirt it doesn’t count (and possible DQ but that might be a rumor). If your hips lift it doesn’t count. You have to have correct form for the test proctor to recognize your assessment as legitimate.
      They’re actually hella strict about it and it’s not secret info lol. I have no clue why this dude said that.
      [EDIT TO ADD] As of April 2019 they were doing sit-ups with arms crossed in front on chest. They likely started earlier than that. He’s weird 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @neededahandlethatwasntsuspish
      @neededahandlethatwasntsuspish 2 роки тому +1

      @@spearbun that's for "normal" PT tests. The specops tests have different rules.

    • @Justin_GFM
      @Justin_GFM 2 роки тому +1

      @@spearbun He's not weird, you just haven't done what Special Warfare does

  • @johnbentley1056
    @johnbentley1056 3 роки тому +4

    Well done. Maybe you should try the Crossfit Murph Workout - one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, and another one-mile run, all done consecutively.

    • @dnd7944
      @dnd7944 2 роки тому

      That workout is deadly

  • @jillstaley1278
    @jillstaley1278 3 роки тому +2

    Keep going you are going well.

  • @AByrdProductions
    @AByrdProductions 2 місяці тому

    Hawthorne my home, Awesome job man, I moved to south dakota and I am currently in AFROTC fighting for a TACPO selection slot. Great work!!

  • @jaredcox3687
    @jaredcox3687 3 роки тому +18

    bkactual is why i’m really here

  • @guayapizza2314
    @guayapizza2314 3 роки тому +4

    I applied on my 30 years old be part of US Force or Army. They declined my app because I did not speak fluently English. I arrived to USA on my 28 from South America with my US resident card. Now on my 50 years I regret not having returned. I always liked military discipline..My best wishes to you...Great work ! Thank you to every soldier to protect my life..

  • @blanchehere8017
    @blanchehere8017 2 роки тому

    Congrats 🎉

  • @andyadventures2841
    @andyadventures2841 2 роки тому

    Great work 💪 🙏

  • @ITZY.Ryujinnie
    @ITZY.Ryujinnie 2 роки тому +8

    I have always labeled the AF PT as more on the muscular endurance side. I lift heavy, but I suck in doing high-rep bodyweight exercises. You need a completely different preparation if you want to meet the AF PT.

  • @nizzlemania836
    @nizzlemania836 3 роки тому +8

    Austin: thank you for coming out and helping me.
    Prctor: my pleasure, now start swimming buddy!

  • @seaneditingHD
    @seaneditingHD 3 роки тому

    Amazing video!

  • @foreverythingbeauty4409
    @foreverythingbeauty4409 Рік тому

    I watch this channel before every time I work out to get motivation

  • @chriswilliamson806
    @chriswilliamson806 2 роки тому +11

    Back in 2001, I was a 366 PT score in the Army.. I've watched guys similar to you have issues in different categories of fitness testing. When I switched to the AF, and took my first test. I helped numerous people get through the test and pass correctly. You just have to know you can do it. Mind over matter..

    • @SCE-ce9mh
      @SCE-ce9mh Рік тому

      A 366 PT score?????? On the APFT?
      What were your scores?

    • @chriswilliamson806
      @chriswilliamson806 Рік тому

      @@SCE-ce9mh I was 84 SU, 82 PU, and ran 9:50 in the 2 mile.. mind you, I was a high school state distance champ.. So, running was always my best event.. I really had to work at the rest being 6'3..

    • @SCE-ce9mh
      @SCE-ce9mh Рік тому

      @@chriswilliamson806 9:50??? Oh hell naw, my lowest was a 13 and 81 pushups
      Of course I used to do Fatboy situps so yeah, like the minimum+3

    • @chriswilliamson806
      @chriswilliamson806 Рік тому

      @@SCE-ce9mh I ran a 9:36 in high school in the 2 mile.. and had issues with the pu and su.. just worked at it..

    • @SCE-ce9mh
      @SCE-ce9mh Рік тому +1

      @@chriswilliamson806 that's fair
      The test now it's easy to pass, kinda hard to max
      340 Deadlift
      63 T-Pushups
      11 Ball yeet
      1:37(lmaooo) plank
      1:38 SDC circuit
      And a 16 2 mile(I got fat)
      That rounds me up to around 5:18 or so and the max is 600

  • @winglessrayven4294
    @winglessrayven4294 2 роки тому +4

    I don't miss those sit-ups, I did 50 in my basic eval in Air Force basic.

  • @prouddaddyme6989
    @prouddaddyme6989 3 роки тому

    Love your videos Austin. I did not know that you got out of the Navy. I wish I would have stayed in. Trust me you'll soon start wishing that you were back in. But anyhow glad to see you're getting back into it buddy. I got a few more pounds to lose myself. Take care

  • @dmejia610
    @dmejia610 2 місяці тому

    I used to commute thru this Inglewood Ave, nice throw back and nice job you guys. I’m looking forward to become special warfare in Air Force. But I need more confidence in swimming

  • @elaynaterrell3576
    @elaynaterrell3576 2 роки тому +19

    My dad was in the pararescue and trained alongside the marines. Seeing this just makes me even more proud of him.

    • @alexz2702
      @alexz2702 Рік тому +4

      Your dad was much tougher than most marines.

    • @elaynaterrell3576
      @elaynaterrell3576 Рік тому +1

      @@alexz2702 I actually thought he was a superhero when I was a kid lol Hasnt changed.

    • @elaynaterrell3576
      @elaynaterrell3576 Рік тому

      @@alexz2702 I asked him if one day we could dive together and he said that he cant because it ruined his knees. I'm still gonna do it though.

    • @kolbybroussard5505
      @kolbybroussard5505 Рік тому +3

      Your dad is a superhero by all means

    • @UnitedStatesofAmerica1984
      @UnitedStatesofAmerica1984 10 місяців тому +2

      @@elaynaterrell3576 Fitting name, they call PJ training "Superman school"

  • @donwinvaz9693
    @donwinvaz9693 3 роки тому +7

    Just looking at this video I feel fit.

  • @briangregory6303
    @briangregory6303 2 роки тому +1

    Kudos dude. Back in 1982 when I was 18, the swim would definitely have been my Achilles heel. Especially the underwater portion. I'd never even heard about the PAST test when I joined the Air Force, but would've loved to have tried it. At 6 feet, 129 pounds, I doubt I could've handled those rucks in the pipeline though.

  • @peterpham2675
    @peterpham2675 3 роки тому +1

    Good shit boy! I been training for this shit too I’m excited!!!

  • @captaingyver3.0
    @captaingyver3.0 2 роки тому +14

    0:33 i have a past test in a couple days, Jan 20th. My recruiter gave me the sheet that shows the work outs amounts and times. The push-ups and sit ups are reversed in your video. 40 pushups 50 situps. Dont mind me tho great video and i honestly watched this a few times as i was preparing. Keep up the awesome work. Your channel is super helpful to people who are looking to enlist like me.

    • @GavoBlk
      @GavoBlk Рік тому +1

      Hows has it been going? I take my first IFT tommorow

    • @zpettigrew
      @zpettigrew Рік тому

      Good luck. Training and job isn't easy. Don't get injured either.

  • @quic14u
    @quic14u 2 роки тому +15

    For PT test in the AF we do sit ups with with arms across our chest and honestly a “crunch” counts as a sit up. Didn’t know the sit ups are differ for that PAST

    • @nerofl89
      @nerofl89 2 роки тому

      It slowly evolved into crunches. When I was in you had your arms onto your chest but the arms needed to touch no lower than 3-4 inches below the knees which is a situp similar to other branches, but by the time I got out it was closer to crunches.

    • @SaltyMeatHook
      @SaltyMeatHook 2 роки тому +1

      In my AF days, it was hands behind the head. 90s

    • @yungzoom1643
      @yungzoom1643 2 роки тому

      Nah bro special warfare pt tests are not in the same boat as big blue pt tests 😂

    • @zpettigrew
      @zpettigrew Рік тому

      Yes. All Pararescue does sit-ups with hands behind the head.

    • @luxurybuzz3681
      @luxurybuzz3681 Рік тому

      Hands behind the neck is bad for the spine

  • @cryptaveli
    @cryptaveli 10 місяців тому +1

    I took this test and by far the hardest part for me was the swim part. Mad respect for all PJs and AFSO

  • @audreymugwe4430
    @audreymugwe4430 3 роки тому +1

    Hit the 👍button. Great video as always. Great content

  • @anomalistic3046
    @anomalistic3046 3 роки тому +8

    Do the USCG rescue swimmer PFT .It looks extremely hard!

  • @tarad193
    @tarad193 3 роки тому +6

    You did an awesome job Austen. I'm proud of you. Would you consider hiking up the Marine Corps reaper mountain

  • @Monsterinc2319
    @Monsterinc2319 3 роки тому

    Worlds new with BK 🤙🏽

  • @trob0914
    @trob0914 Рік тому

    I was a runner and my best run was 6:30 for the 1.5, however I wasn’t well enough rounded to do that well with the other events. I don’t remember all the events but it was 1978! I did get to spend some grand and glorious years in what is now loosely referred to as security forces! Thanks for sharing the video, good job!!