Pentagon Police Requirements for Employment

The Physical Ability Test (PAT) measures the applicant’s level of fitness and physical preparedness for the position. It is a high-intensity fitness evaluation designed to test your aerobic and anaerobic fitness. You will be evaluated based on a standardized set of criteria. Minimum requirement standards are as follows:

• Push-Ups: 19 in two minutes or Dummy Drag: 25 feet in 15 seconds
• 1.5 Mile Run: maximum time of 17 minutes and 30 seconds or 2 mile walk: maximum time of 32.00 minutes.
   

Procedures and Sequencing

1. Conduct a warm-up on your own, no more than 3 minutes (optional).
2. Perform the push-ups.                 
3. Rest for 10 minutes.                 
4. Conduct a warm-up on your own, no more than 3 minutes (optional).
5. Perform the run.
6. Conduct cardio cool down, walk one lap.

Fitness Examples:

Should you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Branch at 703-571-8000 or email pfpa.recruitment@mail.mil.