EIB Standards — Ranger Beers Supply Co.

Physical Fitness

APFT Requirements

Candidates must pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) on the extended scale, scoring a minimum of 80% in each event. This is a gate event — failure on any single APFT event eliminates the candidate from further testing.

Event	Standard	Notes
Push-ups	80% extended scale	Age- and gender-adjusted, 2-minute event
Sit-ups	80% extended scale	Age- and gender-adjusted, 2-minute event
2-Mile Run	80% extended scale	Age- and gender-adjusted timed run
12-Mile Ruck	Under 3 hours	35-lb minimum load, final day gate event

Testing Requirements

What You Must Demonstrate

MOS 11-series (Infantry) or 18-series (Special Forces) qualification
APFT score of 80% or higher on the extended scale in each event
Written examination on infantry doctrine, weapons systems, and tactical procedures
GO on all hands-on warrior task lanes: weapons, land nav, first aid, comms, call for fire
GO on patrol lane evaluation: tactical movement, battle drills, and leadership
Complete 12-mile ruck march with 35-lb minimum load in under 3 hours

Grading

How You're Evaluated

EIB uses a strict GO/NO-GO grading system for all hands-on warrior tasks. There is zero tolerance for error on most task lanes — a single critical step missed results in a NO-GO. Candidates are typically allowed only one retry across all lanes; a second NO-GO results in elimination.

The written exam requires a passing score, and the APFT demands 80% on the extended scale per event. The 12-mile ruck march is the final gate: candidates must complete it within 3 hours carrying a minimum 35-pound load. The combination of zero-deficiency standards and cumulative pressure is what drives the roughly 20% graduation rate.