US Army Airborne Fitness Standards
Could you meet the US Army Airborne standard? These are Take Point Fitness's per-event tiers for the US Army Airborne pathway (unisex, absolute), used to score readiness. They are not an official test, and no military or police body endorses them.
| Benchmark | Pass | Good | Excellent | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-mile run | 15:54 | 14:30 | 12:30 | 11:45 |
| 8 km ruck | 1:30:00 | 1:21:40 | 1:15:00 | 1:08:20 |
| Back Squat | 105 kg | 125 kg | 145 kg | 165 kg |
| Hex-bar DL | 115 kg | 145 kg | 195 kg | 240 kg |
| Conventional DL | 110 kg | 140 kg | 180 kg | 220 kg |
| Bench Press | 80 kg | 95 kg | 115 kg | 135 kg |
| Pull-ups (no time) | 5 reps | 10 reps | 14 reps | 18 reps |
| Push-ups (2 min) | 42 reps | 60 reps | 75 reps | 95 reps |
| Sit-ups (2 min) | 53 reps | 70 reps | 85 reps | 100 reps |
| Plank (front) | 1:30 | 2:30 | 3:30 | 4:30 |
| Side plank (per side) | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 | 3:00 |
| Dead hang (grip) | 30 s | 1:00 | 1:30 | 2:00 |
| Power Clean | 60 kg | 80 kg | 95 kg | 115 kg |
| Broad Jump | 1.8 m | 2 m | 2.2 m | 2.4 m |
US unit. Where the unit's published test or a public military fitness table exists, tiers are set from or checked against it; the rest are Take Point Fitness's own (beta) and recalibrate with athlete data.
FAQ
What are the US Army Airborne fitness requirements?
The US Army Airborne standard is scored per event — 2-mile run, 8 km ruck, Back Squat, Hex-bar DL and more — across strength, engine and work capacity. See the table above for the pass / good / excellent / elite tiers.
How do I train for the US Army Airborne standard?
Build a deep aerobic base, train load carriage and rucking, and keep your strength high relative to bodyweight. Test against the standard regularly and attack your weakest event first.
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