How often is the Navy PRT taken in 2026?

Active duty and TAR Sailors take the PRT twice per year per OPNAVINST 6110.1L. Cycle 1 runs January through June; Cycle 2 runs July through December. PFA failures prior to January 1, 2026 were reset to zero for career continuation purposes under the 2026 Navy Physical Readiness Program update.

What are Navy PRT push-up minimums by age?

Navy PRT push-up minimums vary by age group and gender. Male 17-19: 42 reps minimum. Male 20-24: 44 reps minimum. Male 25-29: 40 reps minimum. Female 17-19: 19 reps minimum. Female 20-24: 28 reps minimum. These are minimum passing counts — higher reps earn more points toward the Outstanding category.

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What Is the Navy PRT?

The Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) is the official fitness assessment for active duty, TAR, and Selected Reserve Sailors. It measures muscular endurance and cardiovascular fitness through three standardized events. Scores are used for advancement eligibility, assignment screening, and overall career progression.

Under the 2026 Physical Readiness Program update, PFA failures prior to January 1, 2026 were reset to zero for career continuation purposes — giving Sailors a clean baseline. Cycle 2 for 2026 runs July 1 through December 31.

Navy PRT Events in 2026

The 2026 Navy PRT consists of three events administered in a single session. All events are scored on a 0–100 scale, then averaged into one overall PRT score.

Push-Ups (2 minutes) — Maximum reps in two minutes. Standard form: chest touches ground, full arm extension. Rest in up position only. Scores are age- and gender-adjusted.
Forearm Plank (timed hold) — Replace curl-ups effective 2020 per NAVADMIN 225/20. Sailors hold a forearm plank with body in straight line for as long as possible. Longer holds earn more points. There is no maximum time cap — you earn points until you break form.
Cardio Event — Primary: 1.5-mile run. Alternate options include the 500-yard swim, 450-meter swim, 2-kilometer row, or stationary bike for qualifying medical situations. All cardio events are age- and gender-scored.

Navy PRT Scoring Categories

Individual event scores are averaged to produce the overall PRT category. The category tiers are:

Category	Score Range	Career Impact
Outstanding	90–100	Exceeds all requirements; strongest for advancement boards
Excellent	75–89.9	Above standard; positive fitness report notation
Good	60–74.9	Above minimum; meets advancement requirements
Satisfactory	50–59.9	Minimum passing — must also pass each individual event
Probationary	45–49.9	Minimum passing floor per event; expect FEP attention
Failure	Below 45	PRT failure; FIP required; career progression impacted

Important: A passing overall average is not enough alone. You must also meet the minimum performance threshold in each individual event. A Sailor who excels at running but fails push-ups fails the entire PRT — even with a high average score.

Navy PRT Standards by Age Group (2026)

Push-up minimums and run time maximums vary by age group and gender. The table below shows the minimum passing floor — the Probationary (45-point) level — per Guide-5A Table 4-1. Scoring below these marks on any event fails the PRT. Satisfactory (50 points) and above earn progressively more points toward Outstanding (100).

Age Group	Male Push-Ups (min)	Female Push-Ups (min)	Male Run (max)	Female Run (max)
17–19	42	19	12:45	15:00
20–24	37	16	13:30	15:30
25–29	34	13	14:00	16:08
30–34	31	11	14:30	16:45
35–39	27	9	15:00	17:00
40–44	24	7	15:30	17:15
45–49	21	5	16:08	17:23
50–54	19	2	16:45	17:30
55–59	10	2	17:09	18:34
60–64	8	2	18:52	19:43
65+	4	1	20:35	20:52

Source: OPNAVINST 6110.1L, Navy Physical Readiness Program. Exact scoring tables available through MyNavy Portal and mynavyhr.navy.mil.

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How to Improve Your Navy PRT Score

Push-Ups

Frequency beats intensity for push-up endurance. Spread 4–6 sub-maximal sets across the day rather than one exhausting max set. This "grease the groove" method builds muscular endurance without recovery debt and steadily raises your 2-minute count over weeks.

Forearm Plank

A longer plank comes from total core strength, not just practicing the plank. Add weighted planks (10–25 lb on your back), hollow-body holds, and dead bugs to your routine. Hanging knee raises also directly transfer to PRT plank performance.

1.5-Mile Run

Interval training outperforms steady-state jogging for improving your run time. Alternate 30-second hard efforts with 90-second easy jogging recovery periods. Two interval sessions per week combined with one easy aerobic run builds the cardiovascular base that produces faster 1.5-mile times.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Navy PRT events in 2026? ›

The 2026 Navy PRT consists of three events: push-ups (2 minutes), forearm plank (timed hold), and a cardio event — primarily the 1.5-mile run. Curl-ups were permanently replaced by the forearm plank per NAVADMIN 225/20. Alternate cardio options include a 500-yard swim, 450-meter swim, or 2-kilometer row.

What is a passing Navy PRT score in 2026? ›

To pass the Navy PRT, Sailors must reach at least the Probationary performance level (45 points) on every individual event. One event below Probationary fails the entire PRT regardless of the other scores. The overall category (Outstanding, Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Probationary) is the average of the three event scores. Failing any single event — even with a high overall average — results in an overall PRT failure and mandatory Fitness Enhancement Program enrollment.

How often do Sailors take the PRT in 2026? ›

Active duty and TAR Sailors take the PRT twice per year under OPNAVINST 6110.1L. Cycle 1 runs January through June; Cycle 2 runs July through December. Under the 2026 Navy Physical Readiness Program update, PFA failures prior to January 1, 2026 were reset to zero for advancement and career continuation purposes.

What replaced curl-ups in the Navy PRT? ›

The forearm plank replaced curl-ups in the Navy PRT effective 2020 per NAVADMIN 225/20. The change aligned with modern fitness science — the plank measures functional core stability through an isometric hold, reducing lower-back injury risk associated with repeated spinal flexion in curl-ups.

What is a good Navy PRT plank time? ›

For males ages 20–24, approximately 3:20 or longer earns an Outstanding score. For females ages 20–24, approximately 3:00 or longer is Outstanding. The minimum passing plank time varies by age group — typically around 1:00–1:10 for most age groups at the Satisfactory level. There is no maximum time cap.