Which three components typically comprise the Coast Guard boot camp physical fitness test (PFT)?

• A. Push-ups, Pull-ups, and a 1.5-mile run.
• B. Push-ups, Sit-ups, and a 1-mile run.
• C. Push-ups, Sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run.
• D. Sit-ups, Push-ups, and a 1.5-mile run.

Answer: (C)

The Coast Guard boot camp physical fitness test focuses on three fitness areas: upper-body strength, core endurance, and cardiovascular endurance. Push-ups measure upper-body strength and muscular endurance, sit-ups assess core endurance, and running 1.5 miles tests sustained cardiovascular fitness. This combination—push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run—is the standard set for the PFT, so the distance and exercises align with Coast Guard practice. The option that includes pull-ups isn’t part of the Coast Guard PFT, and the one with a 1-mile run uses an incorrect distance. The three components listed in the other choice are the same exercises, just in a different order, but the official combination is push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run.