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Federal Enforcement Officer - Fitness Standards

Fitness Standards

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) consists of the following three core individual assessments:

1.5 Mile Run
1 Minute Push Up Test
1 Minute Sit Up Test

Federal Enforcement Officer (FEO) candidates and applicants will be required to pass the core PEB tests at the stated minimum standards for the candidate’s/applicant’s age and gender immediately prior to being hired and/or attending the Federal Enforcement Officer Training Program.

Incumbent FEOs are required to take this test bi-annually for the duration of their career.

FEOs are authorized up to 3 hours per week during the duty day to participate in approved fitness-related activities contingent upon the demands of the office and approval of the supervisor.

FIT Readiness Program – To help applicants prepare for the fitness requirements, the United States Marshals Service offers the FIT Readiness Program.  This is a comprehensive package applicants can use to assess their physical readiness and improve their fitness levels.

Fitness Standards for Men

20 - 29 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 8:14 minutes Push Ups > 61 Sit Ups > 54 Sit & Reach > 22.9 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 8:14 - 10:16 minutes Push Ups 47 - 61 Sit Ups 47 - 54 Sit & Reach 20.5 - 22.9 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 10:17 - 11:41 minutes Push Ups 37 - 46 Sit Ups 42 - 46 Sit & Reach 18.5 - 20.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 11:42 - 12:51 minutes Push Ups 29 - 36 Sit Ups 38 - 41 Sit & Reach 16.5 - 18.4 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 12:18 minutes Push Ups 33 Sit Ups 40 Sit & Reach 17.5 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 12:52 - 14:13 minutes Push Ups 22 - 28 Sit Ups 33 - 37 Sit & Reach 14.4 - 16.4 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 14:13 minutes Push Ups < 22 Sit Ups < 33 Sit & Reach < 14.4 inches
30 - 39 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 8:45 minutes Push Ups > 51 Sit Ups > 50 Sit & Reach > 21.9 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 8:45 - 10:47 minutes Push Ups 39 - 51 Sit Ups 43 - 50 Sit & Reach 19.5 - 21.9 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 10:48 - 12:20 minutes Push Ups 30 - 38 Sit Ups 39 - 42 Sit & Reach 17.5 - 19.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 12:21 - 13:36 minutes Push Ups 24 - 29 Sit Ups 35 - 38 Sit & Reach 15.6 - 17.4 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 12:51 minutes Push Ups 27 Sit Ups 36 Sit & Reach 16.5 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 13:37 - 14:52 minutes Push Ups 17 - 23 Sit Ups 30 - 34 Sit & Reach 13.0 - 15.4 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 14:52 minutes Push Ups < 17 Sit Ups < 30 Sit & Reach < 13.0 inches
40 - 49 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 9:31 minutes Push Ups > 39 Sit Ups > 46 Sit & Reach > 21.2 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 9:31 - 11:44 minutes Push Ups 30 - 39 Sit Ups 39 - 46 Sit & Reach 18.5 - 21.2 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 11:45 - 13:14 minutes Push Ups 24 - 29 Sit Ups 34 - 38 Sit & Reach 16.3 - 18.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 13:15 - 14:29 minutes Push Ups 18 - 23 Sit Ups 29 - 33 Sit & Reach 14.3 - 16.2 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 13:53 minutes Push Ups 21 Sit Ups 31 Sit & Reach 15.3 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 14:30 - 15:41 minutes Push Ups 11 - 17 Sit Ups 24 - 28 Sit & Reach 12.0 - 14.2 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 15:41 minutes Push Ups < 11 Sit Ups < 24 Sit & Reach < 12.0 inches
50 - 59 years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 10:41 minutes Push Ups > 38 Sit Ups > 42 Sit & Reach > 20.4 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 10:41 - 12:51 minutes Push Ups 25 - 38 Sit Ups 35 - 42 Sit & Reach 17.5 - 20.4 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 12:52 - 14:24 minutes Push Ups 19 - 24 Sit Ups 28 - 34 Sit & Reach 15.5 - 17.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 14:25 - 15:26 minutes Push Ups 13 - 18 Sit Ups 24 - 27 Sit & Reach 13.3 - 15.4 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 14:55 minutes Push Ups 15 Sit Ups 26 Sit & Reach 14.5 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 15:27 - 16:43 minutes Push Ups 9 - 12 Sit Ups 19 - 23 Sit & Reach 10.5 - 13.2 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 16:43 minutes Push Ups < 9 Sit Ups < 19 Sit & Reach < 10.5 inches

Fitness Standards for Women

20 - 29 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit and Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 10:48 minutes Push Ups > 28 Sit Ups > 50 Sit and Reach > 24.4 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 10:48 - 12:51 minutes Push Ups 25 - 28 Sit Ups 44 - 50 Sit and Reach 22.5 - 24.4 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 12:52 - 14:24 minutes Push Ups 20 - 24 Sit Ups 38 - 43 Sit and Reach 20.5 - 22.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 14:25 - 15:26 minutes Push Ups 14 - 19 Sit Ups 32 - 37 Sit and Reach 19.3 - 20.4 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 14:55 minutes Push Ups 16 Sit Ups 35 Sit and Reach 20.0 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 15:27 - 16:33 minutes Push Ups 9 - 13 Sit Ups 27 - 31 Sit and Reach 17.0 - 19.2 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 16:33 minutes Push Ups < 9 Sit Ups < 27 Sit and Reach < 17 inches
30 - 39 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 11:50 minutes Push Ups > 25 Sit Ups > 41 Sit & Reach > 23.9 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 11:50 - 13:43 minutes Push Ups 22 - 25 Sit Ups 35 - 41 Sit & Reach 21.5 - 23.9 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 13:44 - 15:08 minutes Push Ups 18 - 22 Sit Ups 29 - 34 Sit & Reach 20.0 - 21.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 15:09 - 15:57 minutes Push Ups 12 - 17 Sit Ups 25 - 28 Sit & Reach 18.3 - 19.9 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 15:26 minutes Push Ups 14 Sit Ups 27 Sit & Reach 19.0 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 15:58 - 17:14 minutes Push Ups 7 - 11 Sit Ups 20 - 24 Sit & Reach 16.5 - 18.2 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 17:14 minutes Push Ups < 7 Sit Ups < 20 Sit & Reach < 16.5 inches
40 - 49 Years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit and Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 12:52 minutes Push Ups > 20 Sit Ups > 37 Sit and Reach > 22.7 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 12:52 - 14:31 minutes Push Ups 17 - 20 Sit Ups 29 - 37 Sit and Reach 20.5 - 22.7 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 14:32 - 15:57 minutes Push Ups 14 - 17 Sit Ups 24 - 28 Sit and Reach 19.0 - 20.4 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 15:58 - 16:58 minutes Push Ups 9 - 13 Sit Ups 20 - 23 Sit and Reach 17.3 - 18.9 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 16:27 minutes Push Ups 11 Sit Ups 22 Sit and Reach 18.0 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 16:59 - 18:00 minutes Push Ups 5 - 8 Sit Ups 14 - 19 Sit and Reach 15.0 - 17.2 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 18:00 minutes Push Ups < 5 Sit Ups < 14 Sit and Reach < 15.0 inches
50 - 59 years Old
Rating 1.5 Mile Run Push Ups Sit Ups Sit & Reach
Superior 1.5 Mile Run < 14:21 minutes Push Ups > 16 Sit Ups > 29 Sit & Reach > 22.9 inches
Excellent 1.5 Mile Run 14:21 - 15:57 minutes Push Ups 13 - 16 Sit Ups 24 - 29 Sit & Reach 20.3 - 22.9 inches
Good 1.5 Mile Run 15:58 - 16:58 minutes Push Ups 10 - 13 Sit Ups 20 - 23 Sit & Reach 18.5 - 20.2 inches
Fair 1.5 Mile Run 16:59 - 17:55 minutes Push Ups 6 - 9 Sit Ups 14 - 19 Sit & Reach 16.8 - 18.4 inches
Minimum 1.5 Mile Run 17:24 minutes Push Ups 7 Sit Ups 17 Sit & Reach 17.9 inches
Poor 1.5 Mile Run 17:56 - 18:49 minutes Push Ups 3 - 5 Sit Ups 10 - 13 Sit & Reach 14.8 - 16.7 inches
Very Poor 1.5 Mile Run > 18:49 minutes Push Ups < 3 Sit Ups < 13 Sit & Reach < 14.8 inches