Air Assault Standards — Ranger Beers Supply Co.

Physical Fitness

PT Requirements

Candidates must pass the APFT with a minimum score of 60 points per event (push-ups, sit-ups, 2-mile run) in their age group before attending Air Assault School. The 12-mile ruck march must be completed within 3 hours with a 35-pound minimum load.

Event	Standard	Notes
Push-ups	60 pts minimum	APFT age-group standard
Sit-ups	60 pts minimum	APFT age-group standard
2-Mile Run	60 pts minimum	APFT age-group standard
12-Mile Ruck	Under 3 hours	35-lb minimum load, Day 10 final event

Course Requirements

What You Must Demonstrate

Pass the Day Zero obstacle course within the prescribed time standard
Pass Phase 1 written and practical exams on combat air assault operations
Correctly inspect, rig, and hook up sling-load cargo configurations (Phase 2)
Demonstrate rappelling proficiency from the 34-foot tower and UH-60 Black Hawk
Complete a night rappel from a rotary-wing aircraft
Complete the 12-mile ruck march within 3 hours with 35-pound minimum load
Pass all written and hands-on examinations with a minimum 70% score

Grading

How You're Evaluated

Air Assault School uses a GO/NO-GO grading system for both written and practical evaluations. Each phase concludes with graded events that must be passed before advancing. Written exams require a minimum 70% score; practical events are strictly GO/NO-GO.

There is zero tolerance for safety violations during sling-load and rappelling operations. A single NO-GO on any graded event results in elimination from the course — there are no retests. This zero-defect standard, combined with the physical demands, drives the approximately 50% attrition rate.