Questions about fitness test for US Marshals Service

[macteam]

The fitness standards are listed on the USMS website, but I had a couple of questions for current Marshals:

1 - Are the push-ups and sit-ups timed? If so, is it one minute?

2 - What is a "sit and reach"?

3 - Is the test scored, or is it pass/fail?

Thanks!

[Stub]

Use the search function. I've covered this extensively in a previous post.

[Stub]

I was referring to this post:

http://forums.realpolice.net/showpos...&postcount=111

It doesn't quite answer all of your questions, so here is some more information:

1 - Are the push-ups and sit-ups timed? If so, is it one minute?

Yes. Proper form is also expected.

2 - What is a "sit and reach"?

See link above.

3 - Is the test scored, or is it pass/fail?

Our web site states: "You must score Minimum or higher in all sections of the fitness test in order to pass."

This being said, during pre-employment, your scores are recorded and submitted to headquarters. Not just whether you passed or failed. As a goal, each applicant should be able to meet or exceed, at a minimum, the excellent fitness standard. Achieving less will give you unwanted attention.

[macteam]

Thanks Stub. I found the post and was just about to add a link to it in this thread, but you beat me to it. That was exactly what I wanted to know.