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klostman

the happy dance!
Well, I completed the PFT today. Anyone who has questions, let me know and I'll answer the best I can. Now that I've done it, I can tell what works and what doesn't.
 

rhollin1

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OK....


So how'd you do? What does it take?

I can't belive I had to ask. [:D]

Pain...is weakness leaving the body
 

klostman

the happy dance!
I gotta keep everybody in suspense.[:D]260/300[xx(]. It was very humbling to have this girl come in 30 seconds after I did for my 3 mile run. Needless to say, I have some work to be done.
 

Lt_SNA_USMC

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What I meant was that the instructor judged the pullups they were trying to do as illegitimate. Each pullup needs to be perfect or they will not count them at OCS. Either they did not lock their arms out completely, they swung too much, their chin did not clear the bar, etc.
 

kmc9280

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Oh, I'm with ya now thanks for the clarification. I know I'm doing mine PU's correctly, it's just a matter of gaining 2 more or so.

Kevin
 

JF

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I ve found all the PFT info very informative, thanks. I ve got my final application PFT Monday. The first time I took one, about a year ago, I got a 216. I am heading into Monday hoping for a 270+. I won't be happy till I max it though! For all you just starting the process or who have low initial scores, take heart... consistent work will pay off!
For those who have gotten in, what is a good or "good enough" score to get accepted? I know a 225 doesn't cut it nowadays. I guess I mean will I be screwed if I only get a 265 instead of a 270 or better? Forgive the question, just the application nerves...
 

Rainman

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JF. . .just speculation of course, but I'd have to think based on the packages I've known about that 265 vice 270 type of thing isn't going to matter. It seems more with the Marines that the PFT with your package is to make sure you qualify and have the physical capabilities to handle OCS. But hey if a decision between equally qualified candidates comes up, who knows? Also, if you are going to be in the 27+ age range at commissioning it seems to be more of a factor. Again, I think the only Marines that know are @ HQMC!
 

marti

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I have been told by several Marine officers that the PFT is one of the biggest factors in your entire package. This is especially true if you are an older candidate.
 

EA-6B1

PLC Jrs 1st Inc. Kilo-3
Congrats topher1235. I hope to be in your shoes some day. How did you get so fast at the run? I'm being patient and peristant with it. Running 5-6 times a week. Did you do any special workout to get to 18:00 min three mile?

BTW, what was your run time? THanks.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
-Col.3:23-
 

Rainman

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Originally posted by marti
I have been told by several Marine officers that the PFT is one of the biggest factors in your entire package. This is especially true if you are an older candidate.

Marine OSOs . . officers working at HQ? I'm sure Joe Lieutenant thinks that his 270 was what put him over the edge. I submitted with a 226 in need of age waiver.. . many other older candidates @ OCS had the same scoop. My OSO (back a few years) made it seem as though a first class was what was important. . . . .

Of course getting ready for OCS/TBS takes more than a 226!
 

topher1235

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i combined a few things, but i think alot of it was because of sprints and hills. My suggestion would be, while getting comfortable running distances(3-4 miles) throw in some track workouts also. The 440's worked for me. Also it might help to run on a treadmill for a while to FORCE yourself to run distances faster. Just stick with it it'll be awesome! Hope to see you in 183.
 

Adrenaline Rush

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Rainman, I pray that you are right that PFT may not have to be 270 plus to be considered...but the secretary at the OSO said the applicants themselves have raised the standards by putting up excellent numbers..Yet when I asked the captain at the OSO about it, he just told me the secretary was a nice lady but that she didnt really have a handle on how the process works..He said having a first class physical with a good overall package is desirable..

I'd Rather Be A Lion For One Day, Than Be A Sheep For A Thousand Years

It Is Our Duty To Protect The Best Nation In The World
 

davidsin

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Has anyone heard of anyone with 250+ that did not get accepted? I hear of 240 pft getting rejected.

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Semper Fi
 

3rdgenmarine

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Ok, here goes my first post..
I'm taking my PFT tomorrow, I'm a freshman who's been told by his OSO that PLC (2 sessions) is the way that I should go. I've also been told that I should put in for two contracts Air/Ground. To be honest I hadn't thought much about the aviation option until my OSO mentioned it. And of course, now I can't think about anything else. I have no predisposition to fixed or rotary winged aircraft, but I like the idea that helo drivers get to work more closely with the ground Marines.
To the point-finally!
I REALLY DON'T WANT THIS TO SOUND LIKE I'M SOME KIND OF SMACKED A**, but..
Should I hold back some? Are they looking for continual improvement?
I'm a wrestler, we train hard all year long, and as a result I'm pretty certain that I can do very well on the PFT. I already can do an 18 minute 3 mile. I do about 25 pullups on an average day.etc, etc
I looking for opinions here, I thinks it's bull...A friend (?) advised me told keep some reps., times in reserve for later. What do all of you who have been through it say...I really don't want to ask my OSO..Thanks
 
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