US Army Airborne Fitness Standards
Could you meet the US Army Airborne standard? These are the per-event tiers (unisex, absolute) used to score readiness.
| Benchmark | Pass | Good | Excellent | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-mile run | 954 | 870 | 810 | 750 |
| 8 km ruck | 5400 | 4900 | 4500 | 4100 |
| Back Squat | 105 kg | 125 kg | 145 kg | 165 kg |
| Hex-bar DL | 115 kg | 145 kg | 185 kg | 205 kg |
| Conventional DL | 110 kg | 140 kg | 165 kg | 185 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) | 90 | 150 | 210 | 270 |
| Side plank (per side) | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 |
| Dead hang (grip) | 30 | 60 | 90 | 120 |
| 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. Some tiers are expert-derived (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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