I Attempted the Air Force Special Warfare PAST Test (without practice)

[@jon-kennethklemmetsmo2877]

Norwegian Special forces requirements. Its split over two days: Day 1: Pull ups ( minimum 8, strict) Situps: 50. Same as airforce you do here Roll up back extension: 25. 5 seconds up Push ups: 45 ( strict, shoulder width) chest must touch every rep Run: 15 m x 7m x 15m x 7m Lay out with cones in a rentangle. Long sides is 15 meters, short ones are 7m. On side with 15meters your shoulder and back must touch the ground. The other 15 meter side: chest must touch You need to complete 32 rounds in 10 min Day 2: Field march / hike 30 km 22 kg ruck sack + weapon, food water Total 28kg. Max time: 4 h 40 min Swim: 400 meter, first 25 meters under water. 11 min

[@ssp-uj3lv]

Weak

[@SwissArmyDud]

4 hours for a 30k????? OMG 😱😱😱😱

[@jaimeaviles834]

speed walking for 18 1/2 miles with a time limit, holy shit

[@erniebell1858]

Yours is far better.

[@nickberatta7506]

The ruck isnt that bad did that after no pt for a month lmao

[@justinbetterton8265]

I spent 8 years on active duty in the Air Force. Met quite a few Navy Seals when I was in. A lot of people claim Seals are cocky and arrogant, but they always treated us with the utmost respect. They get upset when they hear someone say Chair Force because they depend on PJ’s, TACP, and Combat Controllers for their missions. Air Force Special Forces are the best kept secret of the US Military.

[@hmmmnope1546]

Was never the seals or such that were hard to deal with was Always the marine infantry.

[@Tangsters]

It’s always those marines

[@samgoral4]

@@hmmmnope1546 spoken like a true pog

[@bigdee8189]

@@samgoral4 - spoken like a true disrespectful undisciplined "bullet Catcher!". I agree that many marines are not "squared away!". They dishonor their DI.

[@samgoral4]

@@bigdee8189 sounds like a grunt was your Jody huh😂😂

[@jeffg3975]

I love the humility. In my opinion the PAST is all perspective. If you train to a higher standard, the PAST becomes a warmup for the seasoned special operator.

[@theonly9]

Agreed when I first got pre selected in the recruiting process I could hardly finish the test. 9 months later it was my warm up at the gym before doing anything else. Unfortunately I got in a car wreck and that was that, I went to college instead.

[@kevincorrigan1754]

@@theonly9 So you couldve gone pro like uncle Rico?

[@theonly9]

@@kevincorrigan1754 I can throw this football clear over them mountains.

[@DylanAce6]

Lol majority of operators aren’t gonna be training like this once they get to a team. Mostly hitting weights

[@djernie8085]

@@theonly9 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeremyhahn2478]

One of the most morale killing things in the military is when you meet all the physical requirements for something like the PJ's or SEALS and they tell you "Sorry, but you're colorblind, you're only qualified to be staring a computer screen or filing paperwork for the next 4 years"... I wanted to be GI Joe, but I was got stuck being another office drone, which is what I wanted to avoid by joining in the first place. Absolutely heart-breaking...

[@beththebunny]

Excuse me for being naïve, but why does being colour-blind restrict going into that line of work? Is it something to do with hitting targets or enemy lines? Just curious 🤔

[@jeremyhahn2478]

@@beththebunny You need to be able to pick out different colored signal lights and flares from your own forces. Its mostly a safety issue.

[@romancastillo8430]

I failed depth perception for TACP

[@bobfisher6382]

That stinks. I failed vision test on flight physical for PJs. Honestly though, I wasn't that mad. I was happy to continue boot camp, and eventually became a network administrator in the AF. Cable dawg too. (Cable Dawg not by AFSC, but worked with them a lot and learned). Network admin was great, though, which was my AFSC. Loved it.

[@taintwasher3703]

Damn bro is a modern day Ephialtes

[@AustenAlexander]

So this test definitely took me off guard! I am doing this with zero practice or prep. What other tests should I try? SWAT Screening is one I've got my eyes on 👀 thanks for watching and I'll see you guys in the next video!

[@paytonzerkle65]

Could you do different country's military tests

[@futurestrading-h9i]

Does the Army Rangers have a special test? If so you should definitely try that. 👌

[@paytonzerkle65]

@@futurestrading-h9i www.military.com/military-fitness/army-special-operations/army-ranger-pft

[@baron7755]

@@paytonzerkle65 oh that would be interesting I think!

[@baron7755]

I like Payton's idea for other countries. Do like Britain or Australia, then maybe a mainland European, Russia, and Asian country...something like that.

[@MrRolled1]

Pararescuemen are unsung heroes, attrition rate higher than SEAL BUD/s training, takes 2-2.5 years and they have the most noble profession. Guardian angels

[@pksracing]

No shit. PJs walk on water.

[@CombatSaga]

It takes 3 yrs to fully complete Seal training

[@MrRolled1]

@@andrewj9831 Buds would be comparable to PJ A&S which is a 8-10 week prep course. SEAL training is definitely not 3.5 years as PJ is one of the longest pipelines at maxes out a 2.5 years depending on your prior qualifications or performance

[@andrewj9831]

@@MrRolled1 Okay

[@monkeyboy8me]

@@andrewj9831 don’t forget sqt also

[@drberrydds1]

We had a guy come over to pararescue indoctrination course from marine recon and he said they did everything and more physically than he ever did in marine recon. All these special operators are special, much respect.

[@LucefieD]

airforce gets a lot of shit for being soft but their special operators are some of the best of the best

[@bigdee8189]

@@LucefieD - As a proud United States Airman...at 58, I'm still NOT soft!! Never was!! Just because our BMT is not as long as your MCRD, does NOT mean we're f**king soft!! I'm sure there's marine pogs (supply, admin, personnel, etc) that are soft! You can't tell me that all marines still work out when they get in the Navy fleet!! The combat MOS's....okay! All branches have members who are soft!!

[@tufismaximus4289]

Ay it's nice to see PJ and CCT are getting more recognition, hopefully I'll see someone from the comments in A&S

[@leamsi4ever]

I liked that the proctor was strict with the testing, Austen should do the same with his contestants

[@viperstrike_3258]

Agreed. Can’t be allowing half pull ups, breaks during the sit ups, etc. This proctor did great. I hope for more like this in the future.

[@dopeshow16]

Every single one of his pullups would have been no-repped in most AF Special Warfare development programs. NO reaching with the chin. Look DOWN and over the bar.

[@wabi-sabicore6646]

Everything is done strictly so that when you go to Indoc you’ll have a less chance of being eliminated 😎

[@shortyrok211]

That's probably odd for millenials and other kids huh? Snowflakes

[@erniebell1858]

He sounded strict but wasn't able to watch Austin's fingers while doing the sit up and Austin laid on the ground a couple of times which should have disqualified him. Austin needs to rest in the upright position.

[@RicardoSanchez-es5wl]

I’ve seen someone do the 1.5 mile run in 7:30 before (that’s a 5 minute mile pace which is pretty incredible for someone who isn’t a runner for a living and has a good amount of muscle). These are insanely fit people in who make it in that career field.

[@climatepurification]

Supervised an active duty Air Force guy who did 7:04 for his 1.5 mile. Would run 15 miles a day at least 3 days a week, went through running shoes like crazy, breaking in new shoes usually meant bloody feet for him. Ran a 3 person distance relay race on base by himself (Commander pissed him off saying he wasn't allowed to run on his own but did it anyway) beat SOCOM, CENTCOM, SF, JCSE on his own. Was about 10 years ago, his name is Kevin Collmar. Used to do civilian events too. No shit fastest 1.5 mile I've ever seen. Would put money on him vs anybody, any branch.

[@vandalg282]

Lowest was 8:30-845, on multiple runs, I'm definitely a big boy, 6'1, 260, I work out, train sumo, judo, etc...the only time in my life I ran a 7 was when I was 60 lbs less, though I'll take it.

[@huggybear2789]

@@climatepurification That is insanely fast. My fastest 1.5 mile run was AF basic training in 2004. I ran an 8:12, which is pretty fast imo. But low sevens is just straight sprint. I felt like I was sprinting the entire 1.5 in basic and I'm 6'3, 210 so I have the height, but still had to push the speed to reach that time.

[@zpettigrew]

You have no idea my friend. The training is excruciatingly difficult. Unless they changed it since I was in?

[@jxbkngxx]

Went to boot camp, met my best friend… an our first pt test he ran an 6:18…. Dude ran in college for Oklahoma. I had never seen a human be able to run at that pace before til that point. It was insane. I guess I wasn’t bad either, I ended my final pt test with a 7:12 1.5mile. Anyways god bless y’all, an remember it’s ok an good to be patriotic 🇺🇸

[@tishbite606]

A lot of this stuff is new to me. I was in Vietnam. . .a long time ago now. One of the toughest guys I knew was an Air Force forward (Combat) Air Traffic Controller. Talk about an unsung hero! Those guys were often way out past us. Way past any line real or imagined of where the enemy was. They sometimes had to parachute into their position because helicopters would be a give away. Talk about tough! Wow!

[@zpettigrew]

Yes. Combat Controllers pre-date PJs. We often train together too. Pararescue actually came out of the large patient demand encountered in Vietnam.

[@ezabala]

Thanks for your honesty about separating from the military, Austen. I thought the Corps was hard. Getting out and making my way in the civilian world was rough. I was fortunate I had good support. I'm not going to lie. But, the lack of structure in the civilian world was unexpectedly disorienting. But, again, thanks for saying what we've all felt even without expressing it.

[@TheShnewgen]

Didn’t know David Blaine had a spec ops side hustle

[@AustenAlexander]

😂

[@shanegodman1251]

Dude murdered the 1.5 mile run

[@phillipedwardness9591]

It’s a good time for a guy as big as him for sure

[@pongo713]

@gae yea the standard changed to 9:47 for the 1.5 in like 2012 and no idea what it is now because the course I did (indoc) for pararescue doesn't exist anymore. We used to do a 5 mi during the course near the end that was a

[@sr.cosmos4543]

@@pongo713 min is 10:20 now.

[@panthergirl1256]

I just found you and your videos recently, and even though I can do nothing like what's shown, your positive attitude is inspiring me to make sure that I do my physical therapy for my disabled arm every day and to incorporate more exercise into my routine. Thank you for your service and for sharing your content with us!

[@AustenAlexander]

Glad to have you here! Best of luck and thanks for watching 🙏🙏

[@jameslyddall]

@@AustenAlexander also just replied to an above comment but I totally agree found your channel and started cycling, exercising and drinking nothing but water and being positive. Dropped several sizes and feeling so much fitter so thank you for the inspiration.

[@scottthompson8946]

Pushing were always my nemesis too! I eventually got up to 80 in 2 minutes but it is definitely a conditioned exercise. I was more proud of maxing the 2 mile run with a time of 12:06 ..... and I did it weighing 220 lbs!!!

[@malcolmwilkins3365]

That is literally insane. Could I ask for some tips on how you got in such good shape?

[@cryptomilitaryvet9326]

🔥🔥🔥

[@alexz2702]

really nice for that bodyweight dude

[@bobfisher6382]

That's great. I was short and stocky going in. My best 2 miler in boot camp was 12:46. Great run time for you right there.

[@bobfisher6382]

@@malcolmwilkins3365 It's 5 months later, and you're probably not going to read this, but if you do, my advice, 1000 percent, is run, and run often. Every day. At least 3 miles everyday. In my opinion, 3-5 miles every day. It works magic. I found too, that once I was running 5 milers, running 10 milers wasn't much different.

[@connornobbs3487]

YES!!!!! This is what I’ve been waiting for, I can’t wait to try this test myself, torture is my favorite past time after all lol

[@micaelagarcia7097]

When he was starting to slow down on the push-ups, I was like "c'mon, push push push!"

[@AustenAlexander]

Oh trust me I was thinking the same 😂

[@Asian4days]

9:47 for a guy his size is impressive !

[@chumbue6537]

@Brad Morrison It actually does but you do you bud

[@dasun13]

@Brad Morrison says the man coming up short

[@themiddleclasstaxslave651]

@@chumbue6537 Naa, height … weight … age … none of it means crap. It’s all mental. The PAST is doable for many who train. A 5’5” or 6’5” should be able to pass this test with adequate prep. Try the graduation standards of indoc, much harder physically. You need to be trained up, it’s doable again, whether your 5’5” or 6’5” … 18 or 38. … it’s comes down to mental toughness. People quit because they realized what they signed up for … and it ain’t CrossFit . The asterisk is if the get hurt, and gave the opportunity to rollback or not. For the record, I’m a never was.

[@seamac7564]

Austen, you're doing great work bringing visibility to the services and to occupations where the barrier to entry is a physical test. Maybe when you edit, especially in military occupations, you could include ASVAB minimums. Thanks for your service (I assume you're now out because of the mustache).

[@AustenAlexander]

I appreciate that. This is a good idea. I would probably target one job for ASVAB instead of going through the list of all of them

[@seamac7564]

@@AustenAlexander Another thought, maybe the Marine Corps Crucible would be a good one. 3 days, it's certainly a barrier to entry and it's definitely a fitness test.

[@LucefieD]

right, I thought the pulls had to be way more, I can totally already do like 16

[@Scimitar620]

I’ve been told by instructors in the pipeline that having more “practical/lean” strength is infinitely better than just being able to lift weights and stuff (although it helps a lot) and so when I first did the PAST test I never practised for it but I managed to get 16 pull-ups, 61 push-ups and 73 sit-ups, although I didn’t pass the run the first time, I passed the swimming and worked on cardio and passed the test the next time around; they told me that most guys with builds like this guy, while having a solid shot usually end up quitting their first day cause it’s mostly a mental game

[@zpettigrew]

Correct. Also, being dense/squat like that -- they just sink to the bottom of the pool usually. I swam and wrestled in HS and College. So all of that gave me an enormous advantage.

[@bobfisher6382]

I passed the PAST. But, if I could go back, and actually planned on having a career in special forces, I would go in lean and light, paying way more attention to cardio than bulk. Way more. I passed the PAST at 5 8 190, which is, I think heavy for that height. I didn't know I was going to try out for special forces. If I had known beforehand, that was the path I wanted to go, I would have taken the PAST at 160 pounds.

[@pfundora99]

Hey brotha I’m interested in becoming a PJ, should incorporate rucking around in my workouts. I plan on training for 9+ months

[@SJ1993Q]

Great proctor! The intensity is real! He’s definitely a drill Sargent! Love it! He’s a no nonsense man, go proctor! 🤣😀👏🙌👍

[@trent797]

Even just planking for 2 minutes is hard, nevermind all the pushups.

[@christianeasley767]

Plank 2 minutes, 20 push-ups/ 10 minutes!!!! HOOOOYAHHHH, BROTHER!!!!! Take it down to 10 push-ups if need be---NEVER QUIT!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ApolloTC]

@Brad Morrison dude frrrr, they changed the minimum standards now and gave more points, but 2 minutes of pushups for 50 minimum is so easy. My unit doesnt want us below 60 for pushup portion of the test

[@lukewright01]

I’m actually going through AF special warfare process right now. As of 2022 The real numbers are Pulls ups- 8 Sit-ups- 50 Push-ups- 50 Run 1.5 - 10:20 2 25m underwater Swim 500 m swim 15:00min or less

[@gerry9773]

how is that? i’m thinking of joining

[@lukewright01]

@@gerry9773 I would recommend it. You have to be humble though, they really don’t like people with and ego. They’re looking for someone who gets the job done without complaining.

[@YourSabreChannel]

@@lukewright01 how’s it going so far? I’m going to cross train into either TACP or PJ but I’ve heard TACP might be going away in the upcoming years

[@theemaster1018]

​@@YourSabreChannel when / where did you here this ?

[@oldleatherhandsfriends4053]

The only thing I typically have trouble with is getting my run times down and the underwater swims. Mainly because The lightest I've ever been in the last 10 years is 229lbs at 229 Im fast a mother and can run and run but it takes a lot of work to get down to that weight I'm usually 250+.

[@jaredcox3687]

bkactual is why i’m really here

[@AustenAlexander]

Me too

[@sauljahboi5965]

Love BK

[@christophercallaway590]

Jacked and Tan

[@LostCityExpeditions]

Ab veins

[@DamianHansen]

So glad you did this one. I’ve watched many of your pt test videos and I’ve been working on this one; the P.A.S.T for the last 3 months. Great Job. I’m doing another test this weekend, hopefully with better scores than last time I took it.

[@danielbarber7467]

How often can you retake the past test?

[@cassiuszumwalt4428]

@@danielbarber7467 I believe it’s every two weeks, I can’t remember for sure though

[@gaigegoodwin]

Just in case anyone see this and might be taking this test in the future, make sure you go past all requirements don't hit bare minimum and also Cadre with be way more strict with form, lots of push ups wouldn't have counted because his elbows didn't lock out, which is what they really harp on, but good job to this guy fr👌

[@gagedheel9209]

I always look forward for these videos

[@AustenAlexander]

I look forward to seeing Gage in the comments 😁

[@ohraspy8220]

I love BKs podcast I’ve listened to him for like 8 months now 10/10

[@oscartotesautolivier9856]

Well done, just keep going..Hurra

[@Brokenboost]

Uncle BK keeping ya honest with the reps. Exemplar of the JACKED and TAN lifestyle! Kickass job on the PAST. The worst part is you do that as almost a warmup and then the real pain comes immediately after.

[@ChrisSmith-bk7rb]

When I went through SFAS doing .. I believe 10 pull ups from a deadhang was the requirement. I had heard horror stories about people failing because of the strict form requirements. What I didn't prepare for was the fact that I was going to have to do this set of pull-ups immediately after I finished running through the obstacle course known as "Nasty Nick," which involved climbing a lot of ropes as fast as you can. By the time you got to the pull-up bar you were already exhausted.

[@tonyhernandez9745]

Enjoyed the video especially to know the entrance requirements for the different units in the USA. You definitely need to train and prepare you can't just be a couch potato and expect to get in. Luckily for me as a 53 year old, I must say I can still do it.

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

Air Force combat guys are studs. That pt test is no joke congratulations

[@ansunromanowski3381]

Way to get after it Austen. Brian is the man, good thoughts on a solid recovery BK.

[@cbr8098]

I can’t imagine how hard it is to do pull-ups for Austen considering his height and weight 😅

[@madskillz8177]

@I M definetly over 6'3

[@AustenAlexander]

I’m a tad over 6’3” and about 235

[@erniebell1858]

He has a bit of height and weight but he definitely lifts weights and works on his biceps and triceps.

[@lanehamer1804]

@@AustenAlexander your mile and a half at that weight is phenomenal!

[@lovefrompraha]

I'm 6'3" 220 and I can def do better than that. I know he's a Navy dude and all but shiiieeet. I expected at least 75% on each event. Glad he's training hard and working on himself every day though 👍. Start small, finish huge 💪

[@ryanyoung5607]

I will say having been through the military that having a proctor put you through these tests is much more difficult than doing them on your own. It’s a little more uncomfortable with a little more pressure. Great work!

[@Turnpost2552]

Seriously loving this series, immense potential and healthy content.

[@elaynaterrell3576]

My dad was in the pararescue and trained alongside the marines. Seeing this just makes me even more proud of him.

[@alexz2702]

Your dad was much tougher than most marines.

[@elaynaterrell3576]

@@alexz2702 I actually thought he was a superhero when I was a kid lol Hasnt changed.

[@elaynaterrell3576]

@@alexz2702 I asked him if one day we could dive together and he said that he cant because it ruined his knees. I'm still gonna do it though.

[@kolbybroussard5505]

Your dad is a superhero by all means

[@paleamigo8575]

On the way to 50 push-ups, 30 will usually let you know where you stand in completing them. Pararescueman are true American heroes!👍

[@ITZY.Ryujinnie]

I have always labeled the AF PT as more on the muscular endurance side. I lift heavy, but I suck in doing high-rep bodyweight exercises. You need a completely different preparation if you want to meet the AF PT.

[@N7mudkip]

Bro I cannot believe 9:47 was his 1.5 mile. That’s incredible timing, I’m regular Air Force and would be happy for something under 12 minutes.

[@edjarrett3164]

I finished my last year in the AF as a 45 yr old running this test at 9.30. Old, tired but still beat all those taking the test. Kind of sad. Hoped the young folks would beat an old dude. Didn’t happen. Hope the effort to get folks in shape improves.

[@melissachiou738]

Love all these fitness tests/ obstacle course videos! Why is Air Force still doing "old timey" sit-ups? That was too funny.

[@drewpamon]

Probably because that's the army standard and army and air force are linked.

[@spearbun]

This confused me because in the AFI, and as practiced currently (oct 2020) you must have your arms crossed over your chest with the tips of your fingers against your collar. If your fingers lift from your collar it does not count. If you grab your shirt it doesn’t count (and possible DQ but that might be a rumor). If your hips lift it doesn’t count. You have to have correct form for the test proctor to recognize your assessment as legitimate. They’re actually hella strict about it and it’s not secret info lol. I have no clue why this dude said that. [EDIT TO ADD] As of April 2019 they were doing sit-ups with arms crossed in front on chest. They likely started earlier than that. He’s weird 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@neededahandlethatwasntsuspish]

@@spearbun that's for "normal" PT tests. The specops tests have different rules.

[@Justin_GFM]

@@spearbun He's not weird, you just haven't done what Special Warfare does

[@quic14u]

For PT test in the AF we do sit ups with with arms across our chest and honestly a “crunch” counts as a sit up. Didn’t know the sit ups are differ for that PAST

[@nerofl89]

It slowly evolved into crunches. When I was in you had your arms onto your chest but the arms needed to touch no lower than 3-4 inches below the knees which is a situp similar to other branches, but by the time I got out it was closer to crunches.

[@SaltyMeatHook]

In my AF days, it was hands behind the head. 90s

[@yungzoom1643]

Nah bro special warfare pt tests are not in the same boat as big blue pt tests 😂

[@zpettigrew]

Yes. All Pararescue does sit-ups with hands behind the head.

[@luxurybuzz3681]

Hands behind the neck is bad for the spine

[@donwinvaz9693]

Just looking at this video I feel fit.

[@justinernst6752]

bk was dope! awesome video again love to see u getting back at man

[@claidis]

The “Get Up Austin!!” Geeks me

[@louisamiranda6598]

Good job Austin and you never cease to amaze me you inspire me everyday push myself to the Limit thank you

[@libertylolful]

Your videos are inspiring. I appreciate that you struggle through the process just like anyone else but you keep going.

[@libertylolful]

@@austenalex731 you are welcome

[@libertylolful]

@@austenalex731 im in Ontario Canada.

[@libertylolful]

@@austenalex731 thank you Alex

[@identityunknown4204]

During mission execution you will constantly be pulling, pushing and running with full gear. So all this specops p.t helps alot during those times in which the reason CFT (combat fitness training) created.

[@guayapizza2314]

I applied on my 30 years old be part of US Force or Army. They declined my app because I did not speak fluently English. I arrived to USA on my 28 from South America with my US resident card. Now on my 50 years I regret not having returned. I always liked military discipline..My best wishes to you...Great work ! Thank you to every soldier to protect my life..

[@BurnedSpace]

atleast you tried

[@winglessrayven4294]

I don't miss those sit-ups, I did 50 in my basic eval in Air Force basic.

[@nizzlemania836]

Austin: thank you for coming out and helping me. Prctor: my pleasure, now start swimming buddy!

[@chriswilliamson806]

Back in 2001, I was a 366 PT score in the Army.. I've watched guys similar to you have issues in different categories of fitness testing. When I switched to the AF, and took my first test. I helped numerous people get through the test and pass correctly. You just have to know you can do it. Mind over matter..

[@SCE-ce9mh]

A 366 PT score?????? On the APFT? What were your scores?

[@chriswilliamson806]

@@SCE-ce9mh I was 84 SU, 82 PU, and ran 9:50 in the 2 mile.. mind you, I was a high school state distance champ.. So, running was always my best event.. I really had to work at the rest being 6'3..

[@SCE-ce9mh]

@@chriswilliamson806 9:50??? Oh hell naw, my lowest was a 13 and 81 pushups Of course I used to do Fatboy situps so yeah, like the minimum+3

[@chriswilliamson806]

@@SCE-ce9mh I ran a 9:36 in high school in the 2 mile.. and had issues with the pu and su.. just worked at it..

[@SCE-ce9mh]

@@chriswilliamson806 that's fair The test now it's easy to pass, kinda hard to max 340 Deadlift 63 T-Pushups 11 Ball yeet 1:37(lmaooo) plank 1:38 SDC circuit And a 16 2 mile(I got fat) That rounds me up to around 5:18 or so and the max is 600

[@bradenbagby4431]

Next year enlisting been talking with airforce recruiter ngl he sold me on the idea of trying out for Combat Control Technician (CCT) I'm gonna be aiming for 15, 85, 85, 10 minute, 11:30 minute

[@jamezsamsel]

Update?

[@ssjrose9641]

Awesome! Good job!

[@SwissArmyDud]

You rock man! How about the firefighter CPAT test?

[@Daly831j]

My dead cat could do the cpat

[@justalittlebitmo]

Good work getting back into things post-Navy. 40 lbs down is awesome 😎👏🙌

[@captaingyver3.0]

0:33 i have a past test in a couple days, Jan 20th. My recruiter gave me the sheet that shows the work outs amounts and times. The push-ups and sit ups are reversed in your video. 40 pushups 50 situps. Dont mind me tho great video and i honestly watched this a few times as i was preparing. Keep up the awesome work. Your channel is super helpful to people who are looking to enlist like me.

[@G.fullyy]

Hows has it been going? I take my first IFT tommorow

[@zpettigrew]

Good luck. Training and job isn't easy. Don't get injured either.

[@juanitomemer4170]

this right next to Hawthorne Skate Park 😭

[@fearfulmelody2984]

If you really wanna be successful in this career field, you should be able to pass the PAST twice over with little to no break in between. That’s what you should be training for. To pass it, only ensures your safety throughout training, but it does not ensure that you are physically or mentally fit enough to go through it

[@Raiderunbeatable]

As someone who plans on joining the air force, this is useful.

[@anomalistic3046]

Do the USCG rescue swimmer PFT .It looks extremely hard!

[@Banetheshelterdog]

I 2nd this

[@emaldonadokpcr]

Have my past test on 5 days! Appreciate you posting this Austen... Definitely helps the nerves

[@laurendefrank7380]

Awesome job! Just recently found you and have been watching all your videos. Love the podcast you do with Sara! Cheers!

[@Redwaltz4]

The swim test is what got me back in 92 when I tried out in basic.

[@johnbentley1056]

Well done. Maybe you should try the Crossfit Murph Workout - one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, and another one-mile run, all done consecutively.

[@dnd7944]

That workout is deadly

[@enzarapatano1323]

Awesome! You rock Austen!

[@Nick-gv3si]

Good stuff thanks for showing the real test. The majority or the proctors will fail you if you stop at any time prior to 2 minutes. As well as stopingqs any point during the run or swim. Most of us were oushing for 80 push ups and roughly 60 sit ups. But the instructors goal was to keep you repping out the entire 2 minutes.

[@andrewj9831]

One guy I knew who was in the fleet for a number of years (already was GM1 at that time), decided to go SEALS. Took the exam at Great Lakes late 80's, with the SEALS there. During the whole PT test, they would expect him to talk, try to trick him up, get in his way on the swim and run (he had to go around them if he wanted to pass, so they would run/swim faster/slower and force him to the edge of the track/pool). Before the test started he had to show them he could swim, run, push-ups, pull-ups properly, and in an acceptable number, and time frame, then he had to get warmed up and run with them, until they made it back to the pool. The rest time allowed between tests included getting to the next test location. After the swim, he had to change (they were nice enough to allow him to put his clothes on a chair right next to the pool, and get dressed on the pool deck, but they decide to check his clothes/shoes for things, and his clothes got wet) run to the the pull-up bar (running around the building to get to the walkway to the bar as he couldn't go on the grass, etc), while still in his rest time. Doing the pull ups, he was still expected to use the whole time allowed even if he reached the amount needed (pass/fail on #) and just hang there. The push-up area was at another location, Sit-ups elsewhere, so he had to run there, and the run start line was where they started at, so he had to run to the run.... It was 5% PT test and 95% mental.....

[@seanwood8883]

Respect to all who undergo these tests in the forces 🙏

[@zpettigrew]

This is nothing. This is just the thing you need to be able to do just to QUALIFY for the school/course. The actual training is way longer and harder.

[@matthewlincoln6682]

As an army guy I would love to see a ranger vs swat or marine recon.

[@jackalope2995]

What swat?

[@ericte2400]

Me too, that would be a interesting contest.

[@Aerialgunnerx84]

BKactual hell yeah! Best news podcast and bronze tan out there.

[@josephvega3763]

Austin: I just wanna say thanks for training me Airman/PJ: cool story get to work

[@jamessmeyer]

I feel way better about myself seeing this jacked guy struggling

[@picklegumgirl7143]

The fact that I can’t do half of this 😅 (I strive to be able to do this one day)

[@mercykavita]

Nice one👏... lots of love and appreciation from Kenya

[@luisvelez5695]

We had to run the 1.5 mile in 12 minutes for Basic training at LACKLAND, One guy who was a long-distance track runner, took the hand of another guy and pull him around the last lap, the drill instructors laughed and let it pass for the teamwork aspects, That guy who was pulled around the track was drunk 2 hours after we arrived at Our tech training base in west texas, he had two women with him , unreal

[@AByrdProductions]

Hawthorne my home, Awesome job man, I moved to south dakota and I am currently in AFROTC fighting for a TACPO selection slot. Great work!!

[@laurasantacruz7994]

Hi Austin amazing channel! Wonder if you would do the regular Air Force exam by chance? Keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@AllAmericanGrinder]

Yeah hope he does soon

[@chaneldial8927]

You did such a beautiful job man😘

[@madisonjohnson5390]

You should try the Coast Guard AST pt test.

[@vladimirmorton7579]

Good job on the run 🤙

[@RR-or5ip]

I always thought the Navy Seals had the hardest test but this is just as hard and in some areas more difficult.....so much for chair force!!!

[@gregameele1444]

Yeah but those push ups weren’t in cadence

[@afcgeo882]

The Pararescue course has a higher washout rate than BUD/S.

[@umaibuck3310]

not even close

[@zpettigrew]

I'd argue PJ INDOC is as hard, or even harder than SEAL training. I mean, ALL of them are brutal though. You need to be in great physical shape - at a minimum. But the thing that they all do very well is push your character and mental stamina. To get through it, the concept of "giving up" just can't be in your dictionary. Essentially, you have to be willing to die in order to complete most of these SOF Operator Schools. Technically, I died 2x (drowned). Just went right back into training the next day after the hospital discharge.

[@bobfisher6382]

@@zpettigrew I agree, they're all probably brutally tough. The SEALS are probably the most publicized, so there's tons of youtube videos. BUDS looks like a big giant kick in the you know what. During the PAST test, the PJ Sarge in charge of the briefing and test said, "The SEALS have their hell week, our hell week is 10 weeks". I'm sure it's supremely tough, but I don't buy that it's tougher than the SEALS. Maybe as tough, but all these guys are animals.

[@jennyfer17]

All your video are awesome...I love to watch.... whenever I get time...I really wonder why I didn't come across earlier 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Twooskii]

man i leave for air force boot camp in august crazy u released this 😭

[@Paperfriend12]

Do push ups, sit ups, and run, like today. Learn ur ranks, before going in especially officer's ranks, if u can call the area to attention in basic when an officer arrives u get huge kudos points. Best advice I can give u

[@JamesSpalding1077]

Good luck to you, Wavy!

[@AustenAlexander]

You are the reason I created this video

[@nickvgallo]

Regular air force pt test is not like this, much easier. You'll be okay as long as your training somewhat before u go.

[@Twooskii]

@@AustenAlexander thanks man

[@foreverythingbeauty4409]

I watch this channel before every time I work out to get motivation

[@Spartan117A51]

That 500M swim would DESTROY me :( I went Fusion Analyst instead xD

[@mshamblam]

Fusion had to do EDPT as well right? I got programming

[@dalcassian9098]

Austen put himself out there,kudos!

[@latebloomer123]

The 1.5 mile run in 10:30 was the British army's basic fitness standard up until about 2 years ago, a guy in my training, an ex GB runner did it in 6:36.

[@atheistpeace7579]

Wow. Well touch you twice

[@nifftea8393]

Sending some happy thoughts Austen's way. Great job buddy

[@mikerodriguez2663]

I love taking the pass test it really shows the weak points of your fitness.

[@laurenkirbyyyy]

great job! i also love watching your videos!

[@jimclark6256]

At 240 lbs. pull ups are murder.

[@allysonmaximo7307]

Man you're amazing! Thanks for sharing this!

[@MbisonBalrog]

Do Spetnaz training, or Soviet era KGB secret agent/spy training next.

[@cryptaveli]

I took this test and by far the hardest part for me was the swim part. Mad respect for all PJs and AFSO

[@xXscissors_61Xx]

When i did my first past test the pullups were so strict its unreal. I had to keep a neutral neck which felt impossible.

[@Gerardcaraan]

I love PJs they have the biggers hearts while they’re also a BEAST themselves

[@YohanM99]

Its about dame time put some respect on the Chair Force PAST test. 🤣🤣🤣 All love , do that past test 1-2 times a month and you be in the best shape of your life.. . Ones ready

[@Jacirapalmieri]

You are really amazing. I love all your videos. Congratulations Austen 💪👏👏👏😉

[@AustenAlexander]

Thank you! 🙏