Navy Option/marine Option Nrotc Program Application Form (Page 15 of 17) in pdf

Navy Option/marine Option Nrotc Program Application Form Page 15

Assume a prone (abdomen toward the ground) position supported on one knee on a 1-inch mat or a hard

surface floor.

On the command "READY POSITION", assume the front-leaning rest position (arms extended) by placing

your hands where they are comfortable (Width is variable). Feet may be together or up to 12 inches apart.

When viewed from the side, your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.

On the command "GO", begin the push-up event by bending elbows and lowering entire body as a single

unit until your upper arms are at least parallel to the ground (90-degree bend). Return to the starting

position by extending arms and raising entire body as a single unit until arms are fully extended.

May rest in the up position, flexing or bowing the back as long as hands and feet remain in contact with the

floor, and no other body part touches the floor.

Must return to the generally straight body position before attempting another repetition.

The scorer will:

Note the event start time (should be 10:00 elapsed).

Give the command "GO" and start a stopwatch for a 2-minute trial.

Monitor each repetition, making sure body remains straight, moving as a single unit, upper arm is parallel

to the floor in the down position, and the arms come to full extension in the up position.

Verbalize "NO" for any repetition that does not meet the criteria listed above.

Stop the test at the 2-minute mark and record the number of repetitions.

Terminate the event if the candidate lifts a hand or foot off the ground or touches the ground with any body

part other than the hands or feet.

Mile Run

This measures aerobic capacity and endurance.

The candidate must:

Run continuously for one mile (walking is allowed although strongly discouraged).

The scorer will:

Certify the 1-mile run distance.

Note the start time (should be 15:00 elapsed)

Give the command "GO" and start a stopwatch.

Monitor the candidate to make sure that he/she does not:

Receive physical help during the event.

Leave the designated running course for any reason.

Receive pacing by another person.

Stop the watch as the candidate crosses the finish line, and record the score in minutes and seconds.

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