The Navy PRT is a set of fitness standards to which the U.S. Navy holds all of its sailors accountable to ensure a basic level of health, fitness and readiness. PRT standards apply to curl-ups, or modified sit-ups; push-ups; a 1.5-mile run; a 500-yard swim, for some jobs; and a maximum tolerable level of body fat. Sailors are required to maintain acceptable body fat percentages or face separation from the Navy.
Height and Weight Standards
The Navy has height and weight standards that it uses to determine the health and physical fitness of its sailors. These standards differ for men and women, and stipulate the maximum allowable weight per sailor per height. When sailors exceed the weight limit for their height, they are tested for their body fat content.
Male Body Fat Standards
Male sailors under the age of 40 must maintain a body fat content of 22 percent or lower. Male sailors 40 or older must keep their body fat percentage at or below 23 percent.
Female Body Fat Standards
Female sailors under 40 must maintain a body fat content of 33 percent or lower. Female sailors 40 or older are required to have no more than 34 percent body fat.
Exceeding Standards
Sailors who fail to keep their body fat content below the maximum allowable levels are deemed overweight. Medical personnel evaluate overweight sailors and prescribe them a weight-loss program. Overweight sailors are excluded from promotion and entry into voluntary schools, can receive a demerit on their permanent record, and can be barred from re-enlisting. The sailor's normal status is restored if the sailor returns to an acceptable level of fitness.
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