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Fitness Standards

Description

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Fitness-In-Total Certification test consists of four individual assessments including the following:

  • 1.5 Mile Run
  • 1 Minute Push Up Test
  • 1 Minute Sit Up Test
  • Sit and Reach Test

Deputy United States Marshal (DUSM) Candidates and applicants will be required to pass all four tests at 70% (minimum level) to graduate Basic Deputy U.S. Marshal (BDUSM) Training. Passing scores must be achieved within 90 days prior to attending Basic Deputy U.S. Marshal Training. Applicants who do not pass the test will have an opportunity to remediate at a later date.

Incumbents are required to take this test bi-annually for the duration of their career.

Operational employees are authorized up to 3 hours per week during the duty day to participate in approved fitness-related activities contingent upon the demands of the office and approval of the supervisor.

FIT Readiness Program - The objective of the United States Marshals Service FIT Readiness Program is to provide a comprehensive package to assist in assessing physical readiness, provide wellness resources and education on mitigating overuse injuries. The program focuses on utilizing the FITT principle. Upon completion of the self-assessment test, corresponding workouts, recovery breathing techniques and wellness information is available to enhance understanding and ability to improve physical wellbeing.

Fitness Standards for Men

20 - 29 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 8:14 minutes Push Ups > 61 Sit Ups > 54 Sit & Reach > 22.9 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 8:14 - 10:16 minutes Push Ups 47 - 61 Sit Ups 47 - 54 Sit & Reach 20.5 - 22.9 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 10:17 - 11:41 minutes Push Ups 37 - 46 Sit Ups 42 - 46 Sit & Reach 18.5 - 20.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 11:42 - 12:51 minutes Push Ups 29 - 36 Sit Ups 38 - 41 Sit & Reach 16.5 - 18.4 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 12:18 minutes Push Ups 33 Sit Ups 40 Sit & Reach 17.5 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 12:52 - 14:13 minutes Push Ups 22 - 28 Sit Ups 33 - 37 Sit & Reach 14.4 - 16.4 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 14:13 minutes Push Ups < 22 Sit Ups < 33 Sit & Reach < 14.4 inches
30 - 39 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 8:45 minutes Push Ups > 51 Sit Ups > 50 Sit & Reach > 21.9 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 8:45 - 10:47 minutes Push Ups 39 - 51 Sit Ups 43 - 50 Sit & Reach 19.5 - 21.9 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 10:48 - 12:20 minutes Push Ups 30 - 38 Sit Ups 39 - 42 Sit & Reach 17.5 - 19.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 12:21 - 13:36 minutes Push Ups 24 - 29 Sit Ups 35 - 38 Sit & Reach 15.6 - 17.4 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 12:51 minutes Push Ups 27 Sit Ups 36 Sit & Reach 16.5 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 13:37 - 14:52 minutes Push Ups 17 - 23 Sit Ups 30 - 34 Sit & Reach 13.0 - 15.4 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 14:52 minutes Push Ups < 17 Sit Ups < 30 Sit & Reach < 13.0 inches
40 - 49 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 9:31 minutes Push Ups > 39 Sit Ups > 46 Sit & Reach > 21.2 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 9:31 - 11:44 minutes Push Ups 30 - 39 Sit Ups 39 - 46 Sit & Reach 18.5 - 21.2 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 11:45 - 13:14 minutes Push Ups 24 - 29 Sit Ups 34 - 38 Sit & Reach 16.3 - 18.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 13:15 - 14:29 minutes Push Ups 18 - 23 Sit Ups 29 - 33 Sit & Reach 14.3 - 16.2 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 13:53 minutes Push Ups 21 Sit Ups 31 Sit & Reach 15.3 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 14:30 - 15:41 minutes Push Ups 11 - 17 Sit Ups 24 - 28 Sit & Reach 12.0 - 14.2 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 15:41 minutes Push Ups < 11 Sit Ups < 24 Sit & Reach < 12.0 inches
50 - 59 years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 10:41 minutes Push Ups > 38 Sit Ups > 42 Sit & Reach > 20.4 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 10:41 - 12:51 minutes Push Ups 25 - 38 Sit Ups 35 - 42 Sit & Reach 17.5 - 20.4 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 12:52 - 14:24 minutes Push Ups 19 - 24 Sit Ups 28 - 34 Sit & Reach 15.5 - 17.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 14:25 - 15:26 minutes Push Ups 13 - 18 Sit Ups 24 - 27 Sit & Reach 13.3 - 15.4 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 14:55 minutes Push Ups 15 Sit Ups 26 Sit & Reach 14.5 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 15:27 - 16:43 minutes Push Ups 9 - 12 Sit Ups 19 - 23 Sit & Reach 10.5 - 13.2 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 16:43 minutes Push Ups < 9 Sit Ups < 19 Sit & Reach < 10.5 inches

Fitness Standards for Women

20 - 29 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit and Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 10:48 minutes Push Ups > 28 Sit Ups > 50 Sit and Reach > 24.4 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 10:48 - 12:51 minutes Push Ups 25 - 28 Sit Ups 44 - 50 Sit and Reach 22.5 - 24.4 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 12:52 - 14:24 minutes Push Ups 20 - 24 Sit Ups 38 - 43 Sit and Reach 20.5 - 22.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 14:25 - 15:26 minutes Push Ups 14 - 19 Sit Ups 32 - 37 Sit and Reach 19.3 - 20.4 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 14:55 minutes Push Ups 16 Sit Ups 35 Sit and Reach 20.0 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 15:27 - 16:33 minutes Push Ups 9 - 13 Sit Ups 27 - 31 Sit and Reach 17.0 - 19.2 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 16:33 minutes Push Ups < 9 Sit Ups < 27 Sit and Reach < 17 inches
30 - 39 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 11:50 minutes Push Ups > 25 Sit Ups > 41 Sit & Reach > 23.9 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 11:50 - 13:43 minutes Push Ups 22 - 25 Sit Ups 35 - 41 Sit & Reach 21.5 - 23.9 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 13:44 - 15:08 minutes Push Ups 18 - 22 Sit Ups 29 - 34 Sit & Reach 20.0 - 21.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 15:09 - 15:57 minutes Push Ups 12 - 17 Sit Ups 25 - 28 Sit & Reach 18.3 - 19.9 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 15:26 minutes Push Ups 14 Sit Ups 27 Sit & Reach 19.0 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 15:58 - 17:14 minutes Push Ups 7 - 11 Sit Ups 20 - 24 Sit & Reach 16.5 - 18.2 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 17:14 minutes Push Ups < 7 Sit Ups < 20 Sit & Reach < 16.5 inches
40 - 49 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit and Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 12:52 minutes Push Ups > 20 Sit Ups > 37 Sit and Reach > 22.7 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 12:52 - 14:31 minutes Push Ups 17 - 20 Sit Ups 29 - 37 Sit and Reach 20.5 - 22.7 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 14:32 - 15:57 minutes Push Ups 14 - 17 Sit Ups 24 - 28 Sit and Reach 19.0 - 20.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 15:58 - 16:58 minutes Push Ups 9 - 13 Sit Ups 20 - 23 Sit and Reach 17.3 - 18.9 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 16:27 minutes Push Ups 11 Sit Ups 22 Sit and Reach 18.0 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 16:59 - 18:00 minutes Push Ups 5 - 8 Sit Ups 14 - 19 Sit and Reach 15.0 - 17.2 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 18:00 minutes Push Ups < 5 Sit Ups < 14 Sit and Reach < 15.0 inches
50 - 59 years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 14:21 minutes Push Ups > 16 Sit Ups > 29 Sit & Reach > 22.9 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 14:21 - 15:57 minutes Push Ups 13 - 16 Sit Ups 24 - 29 Sit & Reach 20.3 - 22.9 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 15:58 - 16:58 minutes Push Ups 10 - 13 Sit Ups 20 - 23 Sit & Reach 18.5 - 20.2 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 16:59 - 17:55 minutes Push Ups 6 - 9 Sit Ups 14 - 19 Sit & Reach 16.8 - 18.4 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 17:24 minutes Push Ups 7 Sit Ups 17 Sit & Reach 17.9 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 17:56 - 18:49 minutes Push Ups 3 - 5 Sit Ups 10 - 13 Sit & Reach 14.8 - 16.7 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 18:49 minutes Push Ups < 3 Sit Ups < 13 Sit & Reach < 14.8 inches