Official PST requirements
Navy EOD PST Standards
Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians render safe explosive threats — from unexploded ordnance to improvised devices — in support of the fleet and special operations.
| Event | Minimum | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| 500 yd swim | 12:30 | 10:30 |
| Push-ups (2 min) | 50 | 70 |
| Sit-ups (2 min) | 50 | 70 |
| Pull-ups (max) | 6 | 10 |
| 1.5 mile run | 12:30 | 10:30 |
The combined rule: EOD additionally requires swim + run in 23:00 or less combined, with neither leg over 12:30. Passing each leg individually is not enough — check your combined time.
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
EOD adds a rule most PST charts miss: your swim and run times combined must total 23:00 or less, with neither leg over 12:30. Passing each leg individually is not enough.
Where do you stand today?
Enter your five events in the free calculator and get an instant verdict against the Navy EOD 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 EOD PST questions, answered straight
What are the Navy EOD PST minimums?
Navy EOD candidates must complete a 500-yard swim in 12:30, 50 push-ups and 50 sit-ups (2 minutes each), 6 pull-ups, and a 1.5-mile run in 12:30. Events always run in that order, in a single session.
What PST scores are competitive for Navy EOD?
Minimums qualify you; they don't select you. Competitive Navy EOD candidates post roughly a 10:30 swim, 70 push-ups, 70 sit-ups, 10 pull-ups, and a 10:30 run or better. EOD adds a rule most PST charts miss: your swim and run times combined must total 23:00 or less, with neither leg over 12:30. Passing each leg individually is not enough.
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.
Does Navy EOD have a combined swim and run rule?
Yes. In addition to per-event minimums, EOD requires your swim and run times to total 23:00 or less combined, with neither leg over 12:30. Passing each leg individually is not enough.
Other programs
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