Official PST requirements
Navy SEAL PST Standards
Sea, Air, and Land teams — the Navy’s primary special operations force. The SEAL PST minimums are the toughest of the five Navy special-programs bars.
| Event | Minimum | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| 500 yd swim | 12:30 | 9:30 |
| Push-ups (2 min) | 50 | 75 |
| Sit-ups (2 min) | 50 | 75 |
| Pull-ups (max) | 10 | 15 |
| 1.5 mile run | 10:30 | 9:30 |
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
SEAL selection is the most competitive in the pipeline. Meeting minimums qualifies you to compete; candidates who get picked up typically score at or above the elevated standard on every event.
Where do you stand today?
Enter your five events in the free calculator and get an instant verdict against the Navy SEAL 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 SEAL PST questions, answered straight
What are the Navy SEAL PST minimums?
Navy SEAL candidates must complete a 500-yard swim in 12:30, 50 push-ups and 50 sit-ups (2 minutes each), 10 pull-ups, and a 1.5-mile run in 10:30. Events always run in that order, in a single session.
What PST scores are competitive for Navy SEAL?
Minimums qualify you; they don't select you. Competitive Navy SEAL candidates post roughly a 9:30 swim, 75 push-ups, 75 sit-ups, 15 pull-ups, and a 9:30 run or better. SEAL selection is the most competitive in the pipeline. Meeting minimums qualifies you to compete; candidates who get picked up typically score at or above the elevated standard on every event.
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
Warrior Path is an independent training platform for aspiring NSW candidates, moderated by SEAL mentors. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Navy or the Department of Defense.