Official PST requirements
Navy AIRR PST Standards
Aviation Rescue Swimmers deploy from helicopters to recover personnel at sea. The swim standard is the fastest of the five programs.
| Event | Minimum | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| 500 yd swim | 12:00 | 9:00 |
| Push-ups (2 min) | 42 | 65 |
| Sit-ups (2 min) | 50 | 65 |
| Pull-ups (max) | 4 | 10 |
| 1.5 mile run | 12:00 | 10:15 |
Minimums qualify you; they don't select you. The "competitive" column is the elevated standard strong candidates clear on every event. Standards can change — confirm current requirements with your NSW coordinator or recruiter before an official test.
What it takes
Passing vs. getting picked up
AIRR’s rep minimums are the lowest of the five, but the 12:00 swim is unforgiving — competitive candidates swim near 9:00.
Where do you stand today?
Enter your five events in the free calculator and get an instant verdict against the Navy AIRR standard — plus an honest projection of how many weeks of training it takes to close your gap, calibrated on logged PST attempts from real NSW candidates.
FAQ
Navy AIRR PST questions, answered straight
What are the Navy AIRR PST minimums?
Navy AIRR candidates must complete a 500-yard swim in 12:00, 42 push-ups and 50 sit-ups (2 minutes each), 4 pull-ups, and a 1.5-mile run in 12:00. Events always run in that order, in a single session.
What PST scores are competitive for Navy AIRR?
Minimums qualify you; they don't select you. Competitive Navy AIRR candidates post roughly a 9:00 swim, 65 push-ups, 65 sit-ups, 10 pull-ups, and a 10:15 run or better. AIRR’s rep minimums are the lowest of the five, but the 12:00 swim is unforgiving — competitive candidates swim near 9:00.
How is the PST administered?
Five events in fixed order — 500-yard swim, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, 1.5-mile run — with prescribed rest between events. The swim is sidestroke or breaststroke (AIRR candidates may also swim freestyle). Official scores are recorded by a Navy coordinator or, for WarriorPath candidates, by a Field Assessor at a local event.
Other programs
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