Dixie
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Hi Dixie! What do you have to do for your test? At my age, I have to get in the push up position, 2 sit ups and tie my shoes for the run. 
It's a max effort thing, as it turns out my max effort is exactly the minimum score I need to pass Until I'm 30, it's lvl 9.10 on the shuttle run, 20 press-ups in 1 minute and 35 sit-ups in 1 minute. When I get to 30, I'll need 9.04 on the shuttles and 18(?) press ups and 30(?) sit ups.
Previously (3 years ago) the age groups were different and the levels were lower. When I turned 25 my level was level 8.10 on the run, 13 press ups and 30 sit-us. Now I'm older the levels are higher  I can pass it, but I struggle 'cos I'm not built for speed
It used to be as many push ups, sit ups as you could do, a standing jump (why?) and then 1 1/2 miles in less than 12 minutes. And then a swimming test, 100 yds in overalls and tread water for 5 minutes.
I'd prefer to do the 1 1/2 mile run, there wouldn't be so many sharp turns and the scenery would change What makes the test more fun is that we're doing it on a highly varnished floor  I've heard rumours we'll be getting it at some point, although I suspect the PTIs won't be happy going outside in the cold
No idea why you'd have a standing jump, and swimming isn't something the air force is going to use too often (especially not in the desert). The push ups and sit ups are as many as you can do (in theory). There are three pass marks, pass all three sections at a particular level and there are varying times between your next test. I achieved the first one which means I'm classed as fit for another 6 months. Higher levels mean a 12 month period between tests.
IMO, the fact I can do more push ups and sit ups doesn't matter, just because I don't do X press ups doesn't mean I can't. It doesn't make any difference to my score unless I pass the run at the next highest level so there's no point spending my strength on 'wasted' press ups when I've got a 12 hour day to work ahead of me  The fact I don't get to level 11.6 on the run is because I can't though
I'm probably fitter now than I was 2-3 years ago, or maybe I'm putting more effort in. I even manage to drag myself down to the gym 2-3 times a 'week' whether I want to or not (no real weeks for me, either I'm at work or I'm not). The biggest issue is that I can't usually be spared from work during my working day and I sure as hell don't feel like going to the gym after a 12 hour day.
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