CBP officer

[revivemylife]

I have a tough question: does anyone know the distance measurements between the center line and the two side lines for the "side step" test in PFT1? I want to practice for it, but couldn't find out the specs by reading CBP Officer Fitness Testing Fact Sheet. I probably would need to do better on this one to supplement my push-up weakness.
Also, does anyone know if you have knee injury or something, can you request to postpone the PFT1 test date?
Thanks!

As far as the line test i think mine was about 5' to 6' between each line, so 10' to 12' total end to end.
Seems like i remember people always having a different response to this one, i wonder why it isnt given as a standard distance in the fitness test information.
Either way if you practice on 6' line to line and its shorter you know you can do more just have to adjust the width of your side to side stride at that point.

[merlin436]

I have a tough question: does anyone know the distance measurements between the center line and the two side lines for the "side step" test in PFT1? I want to practice for it, but couldn't find out the specs by reading CBP Officer Fitness Testing Fact Sheet. I probably would need to do better on this one to supplement my push-up weakness.
Also, does anyone know if you have knee injury or something, can you request to postpone the PFT1 test date?
Thanks!

See page 2

http://www.chsmedical.com/dhscbpfitn...structions.pdf

This also might be of some help...

http://www.chsmedical.com/dhscbpfitn...ct%20Sheet.pdf

[Shark]

See page 2

http://www.chsmedical.com/dhscbpfitn...structions.pdf

This also might be of some help...

http://www.chsmedical.com/dhscbpfitn...ct%20Sheet.pdf

Very Good Merlin, thank you. Better information that the one was sent by CBP at the beginning of my process..

[Hikari]

Does anyone know of an applicant going through all of the tests just to be told at the end that their qualifications are not enough? Or are they good at checking that in the very beginning?

[Shark]

Does anyone know of an applicant going through all of the tests just to be told at the end that their qualifications are not enough? Or are they good at checking that in the very beginning?

Hikari, this process is very different and some times look like have not sense. The best advice is not stop your live because of this process. Everybody can have responses in different dates when we think that should be at the same or close period of time. Check the qualification requirements and compare it with yours, this will give you an idea how close you are. Good luck.

[noname1]

negative, he said keep your fingers crossed and smiled. so not sure, I think i am making a bigger deal out of it than it was but i know i was honest so regardless what went on its out of my hands.

Mine told me i passed but i am sure he was just messing with you. You are right though, out of our hands. i just hate the wait.

[noname1]

I thought the SF 86 goes back 7 years not 10???

it may be...its one of them

[jags007]

The SF-86 I believe also doesn't go before your 18th birthday unless it's to cover a 3 year span from when you fill it out (aka if you're still under 21)

[Fer]

Unfortunately I don't think you made enough points to hit the min of 80.
According to the scoring chart on CBP website under fitness test .pdf if i am reading it right:
21 pushups = 22points
31 situps = 26 points
54 seconds lift lower = 15 points
9 line touches = 12 points
TOTAL = 75 points

Hopefully i am reading it wrong or you can convince MHC that an error was made on their end somewhere. Best of luck to you.

I just double check and well u are right.

[Shark]

Have a nice long weekend to all. Take care...

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I hope everyone has a great labor day weekend! Hopefully no one does anything over the weekend to warrent getting DQ'd.

[pn3karr]

I have thought the same thing.. 7/2011 tester here as well.. Still haven't gotten my poly and I am swb.. Very confusing. I have called and always get the same generic answer.. "Your paperwork is in the security office.. This can take up to a year.." et.. It is like our stuff got stuck in some huge stack and they are ignoring it and going after the newbies.. lol

[lang2]

Is anyone else out there either taking the PFT2 in Detroit, EOD Chicago 9/24, or FLETC 10/31-3/15? Am I the only one here?

[helenyoung]

See page 2

http://www.chsmedical.com/dhscbpfitn...structions.pdf

This also might be of some help...

http://www.chsmedical.com/dhscbpfitn...ct%20Sheet.pdf

Thanks a lot Merlin! You always give excellent advices. That Test Administrator Instructions is really the key and is very helpful.

[Rms16]

I have thought the same thing.. 7/2011 tester here as well.. Still haven't gotten my poly and I am swb.. Very confusing. I have called and always get the same generic answer.. "Your paperwork is in the security office.. This can take up to a year.." et.. It is like our stuff got stuck in some huge stack and they are ignoring it and going after the newbies.. lol

12/10 tester here SWB and no poly yet. I use to say the same thing as you when 7/11 testers were getting the call and I sat an waited. Everybody is different, I was told two weeks ago my file was forwarded to the poly dept. and I'm still waiting for an appointment. Called IA today and they said the poly dept is backed up it will take a little time to get to my file, should happen in the next two weeks or so. Ya we will see this process is all about patience and how much you have.