Official PST requirements
SWCC PST Standards
Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen operate and maintain the boats that insert and extract special operations forces in shallow-water environments.
| Event | Minimum | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| 500 yd swim | 13:00 | 10:00 |
| Push-ups (2 min) | 50 | 70 |
| Sit-ups (2 min) | 50 | 70 |
| Pull-ups (max) | 6 | 10 |
| 1.5 mile run | 12:00 | 10:00 |
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
SWCC’s run and swim minimums are more forgiving than SEAL’s, but selection still rewards scores well above the floor — especially on the run.
Where do you stand today?
Enter your five events in the free calculator and get an instant verdict against the SWCC 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
SWCC PST questions, answered straight
What are the SWCC PST minimums?
SWCC candidates must complete a 500-yard swim in 13:00, 50 push-ups and 50 sit-ups (2 minutes each), 6 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 SWCC?
Minimums qualify you; they don't select you. Competitive SWCC candidates post roughly a 10:00 swim, 70 push-ups, 70 sit-ups, 10 pull-ups, and a 10:00 run or better. SWCC’s run and swim minimums are more forgiving than SEAL’s, but selection still rewards scores well above the floor — especially on the run.
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.