1. 500yd swim using breaststroke or sidestroke - must finish
< 12min 30sec.
10 minute rest
2. A minimum 42 push ups in < 2 minutes
2 minute rest
3. A minimum of 50 sit ups in < 2 minutes
2 minute rest
4. A minimum of 6 dead hang pull ups (no time limit)
10 minute rest
5. A 1.5 mile run wearing long pants and combat boots in < 11min 30 sec.
Murphy's first PST times:
1. 9:00
2. Completed 90 push ups
3. Completed 58 sit ups
4. Completed 18 pull ups
5 .Completed his run in 8:46.
He was not satisfied with his times. He ended up repeating this PST three (3) more times.
Last attempt:
1. 7:47
2. Completed 102 push ups
3. Completed 84 sit ups
4. 22 pull ups
5. He completed his run in 8:55
This was by far the easiest physical test that Murph would have to complete...
To the liking of his Navy SEAL mentors, he was recommended entry into "Officer Candidate School".
Excerpt from the book "SEAL of Honor"
.."Mike Murphy is an outstanding, and well-rounded candidate who appeared before me confident, clean cut, articulate and above all, committed to become a Naval Officer in the SEAL program. I asked him to put on paper why he wants to become a Navy SEAL. Well, it came back with one of the strongest, most enthusiastic rationales that I have seen and am convinced he will do the job and then some."
..to be continued
