netman1019
05-12-2003, 16:23
Hi folks,
Today I completed my PTT out of the Newark, NJ office and we couldn't have asked for better weather. It was in the low to mid 60's and overcast.
The minimum to pass is 10 points however, Newark won't refer you for an academy slot (once you've passed your poly and BI naturally) until you score 15 pts minimum. This is in line with DMClark emphasizing the 15 point cutoff (would he ever steer us wrong? :))
I was pretty happy upon learning that I scored a 19. Even better is that I missed two additional points by a tiny bit, so I definitely will be able to improve. I should be able to get in the 20's no problem for the Recertification.
Our PT instructor emphasized some points I want to share:
Pushups - you have to make sure you go down low enough. I'd say train with something the size of a fist or cup underneath so you're doing them right.
Pullups - keep the body straight. Our instructor had his hand in front of us so our legs wouldn't lift.
Running - Do a lot of it. :) Seriously, our guy said he was down in Quantico awhile back and the latest class had been several weeks in and were running 8 miles. I think the way he put is that the instructors at Quantico run like deer.
Weight lifting - Interestingly the academy doesn't allow the students to do any weight lifting until after being in the academy for several weeks (can't remember the exact time frame). I suppose this is to make sure your conditioned well and won't injure yourself.
Situps - One of my fellow applicants had a good tip for the situp event. When laying back down, don't be so concerned about controlling the movement, let gravity take you down. If you do that you'll conserve more energy. We had a female applicant who used this strategy, she kicked butt and nailed like 82 situps. She just let her back hit the floor, no soft landing. However don't let it hit too hard.
Here's another interesting point our instructor made: He said the easiest part of the physical training at the academy is the 3 PTT's. Another point our Newark PT instructor said was that the instructors are VERY strict on technique. If you aren't going down low enough on the pushups after the first one...their fist goes underneath.
Hope that helps.
Jim
Today I completed my PTT out of the Newark, NJ office and we couldn't have asked for better weather. It was in the low to mid 60's and overcast.
The minimum to pass is 10 points however, Newark won't refer you for an academy slot (once you've passed your poly and BI naturally) until you score 15 pts minimum. This is in line with DMClark emphasizing the 15 point cutoff (would he ever steer us wrong? :))
I was pretty happy upon learning that I scored a 19. Even better is that I missed two additional points by a tiny bit, so I definitely will be able to improve. I should be able to get in the 20's no problem for the Recertification.
Our PT instructor emphasized some points I want to share:
Pushups - you have to make sure you go down low enough. I'd say train with something the size of a fist or cup underneath so you're doing them right.
Pullups - keep the body straight. Our instructor had his hand in front of us so our legs wouldn't lift.
Running - Do a lot of it. :) Seriously, our guy said he was down in Quantico awhile back and the latest class had been several weeks in and were running 8 miles. I think the way he put is that the instructors at Quantico run like deer.
Weight lifting - Interestingly the academy doesn't allow the students to do any weight lifting until after being in the academy for several weeks (can't remember the exact time frame). I suppose this is to make sure your conditioned well and won't injure yourself.
Situps - One of my fellow applicants had a good tip for the situp event. When laying back down, don't be so concerned about controlling the movement, let gravity take you down. If you do that you'll conserve more energy. We had a female applicant who used this strategy, she kicked butt and nailed like 82 situps. She just let her back hit the floor, no soft landing. However don't let it hit too hard.
Here's another interesting point our instructor made: He said the easiest part of the physical training at the academy is the 3 PTT's. Another point our Newark PT instructor said was that the instructors are VERY strict on technique. If you aren't going down low enough on the pushups after the first one...their fist goes underneath.
Hope that helps.
Jim