Airborne Standards — Ranger Beers Supply Co.

Physical Fitness

PT Requirements

Candidates must pass a fitness assessment before beginning training. While Airborne School does not use the APFT as a formal entry gate, students are expected to maintain a high level of physical readiness throughout the course.

Event	Standard	Notes
2-Mile Run	Sub 16:00	Recommended; faster is better for daily PT
Push-ups	42+ in 2 min	APFT-standard event
Sit-ups	52+ in 2 min	APFT-standard event
Pull-ups	6+ dead hang	Used during Ground Week training

Course Requirements

What You Must Demonstrate

Proper body position for parachute landing falls (PLFs) from all directions
Correct aircraft exit procedures from C-130 and C-17 mock-ups
Emergency procedures: towed jumper, entanglement, tree/water landing
Equipment rigging and JMPI inspection readiness
5 successful static-line jumps (minimum 1 with combat equipment)
Maintain discipline and follow all safety protocols — zero tolerance for violations

Grading

How You're Evaluated

Airborne School uses a GO/NO-GO grading system for practical tasks. Students must demonstrate proficiency in each phase before advancing to the next. There are no written exams — evaluation is entirely performance-based.

Phase progression is mandatory: failing any phase results in recycling (repeating that phase with the next class) or dismissal. Refusal to jump at any point results in immediate removal from the course with no recycle option.