TL;DR — What Is the Ranger PT Test?
The Ranger PT test actually means two different assessments: the Pre-RASP PT Test (push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, 2-mile run, 6-mile ruck) required before RASP, and the Ranger School Physical Assessment (RPA 2.0), which replaced push-ups and sit-ups with a 14-minute combat circuit, 4-mile run, and chin-ups as of April 21, 2025.
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The Ranger PT test actually points to two different tests, and mixing them up is the fastest way to train for the wrong thing. The Pre-RASP PT Test is the entry screen the 75th Ranger Regiment uses before it will even let you attend RASP: push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, a 2-mile run, and a 6-mile ruck. The Ranger School Physical Assessment is a separate test soldiers take on day one of Ranger School itself — and as of April 21, 2025, it changed completely. Push-ups and sit-ups are gone. In their place is a 14-minute combat circuit followed by a 4-mile run and chin-ups. If you’re reading a guide that still lists 49 push-ups and 59 sit-ups for Ranger School, it’s out of date.
This page breaks down both tests as they stand today, plus the RASP Phase 1 graded events you’ll hit once you’re already in the pipeline. It does not cover training — for a week-by-week prep plan, see our 12-week RASP selection prep guide.
Ranger PT Test Standards at a Glance
| Test | Who takes it | Core events |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-RASP PT Test | Soldiers applying to attend RASP | Push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, 2-mile run, 6-mile ruck |
| RASP Phase 1 graded events | Candidates already in RASP | 5-mile timed run, 6/8/10/12-mile ruck progression |
| Ranger School Physical Assessment (RPA 2.0) | Soldiers on day one of Ranger School | 14-min combat circuit, 4-mile run, 6 chin-ups |
Pre-RASP PT Test Standards (75th Ranger Regiment Entry)
Before the Regiment schedules you for RASP, you have to clear a minimum fitness screen: 53 push-ups, 63 sit-ups, 4 pull-ups, a 2-mile run in 14:30 or less, and a 6-mile ruck march with a 35-lb rucksack in under 1:30 (Source: Combat Fitness, 2025; ArmyRanger.com, 2025). These are floor numbers, not a target — RASP cadre expect you to walk in well above them, since the course itself is designed to find your ceiling under fatigue and sleep deprivation.
| Event | Minimum standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Push-ups | 53 reps | 2-minute time limit, strict form |
| Sit-ups | 63 reps | 2-minute time limit |
| Pull-ups | 4 reps | Dead hang start, no kipping, chin over the bar |
| 2-mile run | 14:30 or faster | Roughly a 7:15/mile pace |
| 6-mile ruck | 1:30 or faster | 35-lb rucksack plus weapon |
Clearing this test gets you a RASP slot. It doesn’t guarantee you’ll finish RASP — attrition rates run high, and most of what washes candidates out is the cumulative grind, not any single event on this list.
RASP Phase 1 Graded Events
Once you’re actually in RASP, the entry test gets replaced by graded events that scale up fast. Phase 1 swaps the standard Army 2-mile run for a 5-mile timed run, and layers in a ruck progression that climbs from 6 to 8 to 10 to 12 miles in full uniform (Source: ArmyRanger.com, 2025; TheRuckCalculator, 2026). The final 12-mile ruck uses a 35-lb dry rucksack (water weight isn’t counted).
Cadre don’t publish a single universal pass/fail time for every iteration of these events publicly, which is exactly why relying on a stale blog post’s numbers is risky — treat any specific cutoff you read for the 5-mile run or the 12-mile ruck as a training target to beat comfortably, not a guarantee of the exact standard on your class date.
Ranger School Physical Assessment: RPA 2.0 (Effective April 21, 2025)
Starting with Ranger Course class 06-25 on April 21, 2025, the Army replaced the old Ranger School fitness test with a new one called RPA 2.0. The biggest change: push-ups and sit-ups are no longer part of it. Brig. Gen. Phil Kiniery, commandant of the U.S. Army Infantry School, put it bluntly — “push-ups and sit-ups are no longer the Army standard” (Source: Stars and Stripes, 2025). The new test is built around functional, combat-style movement instead.
What Changed and Why
The old assessment was a straightforward calisthenics test: 49 push-ups, 59 sit-ups, a 5-mile run in under 40 minutes, and 6 chin-ups (Source: Stars and Stripes, 2025). The new RPA 2.0 is modeled on the same fitness philosophy behind the Expert Infantryman Badge physical assessment — large, dynamic, full-body movements meant to mirror what actually happens in a fight, rather than isolated rep counts (Source: Military.com, 2025).
RPA 2.0 Event Breakdown
The test runs in two parts. Part 1 is a 14-minute combat circuit performed in combat uniform and boots. Part 2 comes after a uniform change, and covers a timed run and chin-ups.
| Part | Event | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 — 14-minute combat circuit | 800-meter run | Opens the circuit |
| 30 dead-stop push-ups | Strict form, no rebound off the ground | |
| 100-meter sprint | Max effort | |
| Sandbag lift | 16 lifts of a 40-lb sandbag onto a 68-inch platform | |
| 50-meter farmer’s carry | Two 40-lb water cans | |
| 50-meter movement drill | 25m high crawl + 25m 3-to-5-second rush | |
| 800-meter run | Closes the circuit — entire sequence must finish inside 14 minutes | |
| Part 2 — after uniform change to PT uniform | 4-mile run | 32:00 or faster (roughly an 8:00/mile pace, on tired legs) |
| Chin-ups | 6 reps, strict form, no kipping |
Sources: Stars and Stripes, 2025; Task & Purpose, 2025; Military.com, 2025 — three independent reports on the official Army rollout corroborate this exact sequence.
Kiniery described the intent behind the circuit’s structure this way: it “mimics an operation in that students are moving toward a set of objectives, completing the objectives, and then maneuvering away from the objective” (Source: Stars and Stripes, 2025). That’s a deliberate design choice, not marketing language — the circuit forces you to move under fatigue between tasks instead of resting between sets, which is closer to what actually happens on patrol.
This assessment happens on day one of the Ranger Course. It’s the first gate, and for a lot of otherwise-qualified soldiers, it’s the first chance to fail before the course even really starts.
How This Differs From the AFT / ACFT
None of the Ranger tests above are the Army’s general fitness test. The Army Fitness Test (AFT, the successor to the ACFT) is the baseline fitness standard every soldier takes regardless of unit or job. The Pre-RASP screen, RASP Phase 1 events, and RPA 2.0 are unit- and school-specific gates layered on top of that baseline — you still have to pass your AFT on your normal cycle, separate from any of this. If you need your current AFT scoring breakdown, see our AFT score chart. The two systems don’t share events, and a strong AFT score tells you nothing about whether you’d clear a Ranger School combat circuit in 14 minutes.
How to Prepare
Both tests reward the same underlying base: strength that holds up under fatigue, a running engine that doesn’t fall apart past mile 3, and grip/carry endurance most lifters never train. Preparing for the Pre-RASP screen and RPA 2.0 in the same training block is realistic since the movement patterns overlap more than the event lists suggest. For the full week-by-week program — strength blocks, running progressions, ruck loading, and how to peak for your RASP class date — go to our 12-week Army Ranger workout plan.
FAQ
What is the Ranger PT test?
“Ranger PT test” can mean one of two different things: the Pre-RASP PT Test (the entry screen to attend RASP — push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, 2-mile run, 6-mile ruck) or the Ranger School Physical Assessment (RPA 2.0, taken on day one of Ranger School itself). They test different populations at different points in the pipeline and have no events in common as of April 2025.
How many push-ups do you need for RASP?
53 push-ups minimum for the Pre-RASP entry test, done within a 2-minute limit (Source: Combat Fitness, 2025). Push-ups aren’t part of the RASP graded events once you’re in Phase 1, and they’ve been removed from the Ranger School assessment entirely as of RPA 2.0.
What’s the difference between the RASP PT test and the Ranger School PT test?
The RASP (Pre-RASP) PT test screens soldiers for entry into the 75th Ranger Regiment’s selection course and still uses push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, a 2-mile run, and a 6-mile ruck. The Ranger School Physical Assessment is a separate test for soldiers attending Ranger School — a different program with different eligibility — and since April 2025 it’s a 14-minute combat circuit plus a 4-mile run and chin-ups, with no push-ups or sit-ups at all.
Is the Ranger PT test the same as the ACFT/AFT?
No. The AFT (formerly ACFT) is the Army’s general fitness test that applies to every soldier. The Ranger tests are separate, unit- and school-specific standards layered on top of the AFT — passing one says nothing about the other.
What happened to the old Ranger PFT (sit-ups/push-ups removed)?
The Army retired it on April 21, 2025, starting with Ranger Course class 06-25. The old test — 49 push-ups, 59 sit-ups, a 5-mile run under 40 minutes, and 6 chin-ups — was replaced by RPA 2.0, which drops push-ups and sit-ups in favor of a functional combat circuit (Source: Stars and Stripes, 2025).
Can you fail the Ranger PT test and retake it?
At Ranger School, RPA 2.0 is administered on day one and is a go/no-go gate — failing it can end your attempt at that class, and policy on retesting or recycling is handled by the school’s cadre and can vary by situation. For the Pre-RASP entry screen, failing simply means you don’t get scheduled for RASP until you retest and clear the minimums; units typically allow candidates to retest once they’re ready.
Sources
- Stars and Stripes, “Ranger School scrapping traditional pushups and situps for functional fitness test,” 2025 — stripes.com
- Military.com, “Ranger School Is Getting a New Fitness Assessment,” 2025 — military.com
- Task & Purpose, “Ranger School’s new fitness test is tougher than ever, but nixes sit-ups,” 2025 — taskandpurpose.com
- Combat Fitness, “Master the Pre-RASP PT Test: Essential Fitness Standards,” 2025 — combatfitness.co
- ArmyRanger.com, “Ranger Assessment and Selection Program,” 2025 — armyranger.com
- The Ruck Calculator, “Ranger Ruck Standards,” 2026 — theruckcalculator.com
