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[NYJRM10]

So I been looking at info in this thread for a few weeks now but decided to join in now. So I'm part of the 14-1 group from miami, fl and I'm happy to say I just PASSED my medical/Pft1 today. I'm pretty excited on how fast things have been moving along. Good luck to everyone with the Pft1 coming up. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Oh one more thing. Even though there was a posting saying the Pft1 step test was replaced by the 1.5m run, it wasn't. I had to do the step test today.

Congrats but just bear in mind that medicals have to be reviewed and signed off on by medical personnel at MHC.

[SouthernTransfer]

Anyone that is worried about the pft1, don't stress it! It's a piece of cake even if you are in average shape. The test is not given to you by any federal employees, it is done at a local third party facility. The instructor just puts in the cd and hits play. It is probably their first time hearing the cd too. My instructor was very helpful and motivational. Always made sure I understood all the rules and pushed me to do as many push ups and sit ups as I could. Remember, they don't know how many you need to pass. On the step test he would always make sure I stayed with the cadence and if he saw me slowing down, he would make sure I kept with pace. Only problem I had, was the instructor didn't know that the center lined counted as a line touch, so I ended up with a lower number on that test. Still had plenty enough to pass even though he only counted the outside lines. I wasn't sure of the rule either, so I really didn't say anything. Also they don't draw blood for the medical test.

Do the people giving the test make sure you lock your fingers behind your head during the sit-ups? The sit-ups are something I always struggle with.

Is it at least 20 sit-ups or fail?

[cur679]

How long does it take to get a polygraph from the time you turn in your e-qip? When I log on cass, it says background investigation in security office.

I'm going on 5 five weeks now. It took jade 6 weeks to get the poly date, then another two weeks to take it.

Enjoy the fast processing right now. Unless I'm missing something, things will probably slow down for all of you 14x applicants.

As for situps, yes, you have to put your hands behind your head, and you have to do a complete situp until your eblows pass your knees. If you don't complete the minimum amount, then you fail.

[Alexb6237]

Do the people giving the test make sure you lock your fingers behind your head during the sit-ups? The sit-ups are something I always struggle with.

Is it at least 20 sit-ups or fail?

Yeah fingers locked behind your head. And the push ups, sit ups, side steps and lift test are in a point system. Within the push ups, sit ups and side steps I had already passed the minimum points which is 80. As far as push up the max was 43. I was able to complete 42.

[PHSeaBee]

Any word on the staus of your Medical clearance? I also took mine in April and currently awaiting the BI/ Poly.. I see alot of recent testers already taking their BI/Poly? I called last month and was told Med Officer hasnt looked at Aprils groups yet??

Congrats but just bear in mind that medicals have to be reviewed and signed off on by medical personnel at MHC.

[Lukothe4th]

Hello Guys and Gals,
14-1 Applicant here, Done with eqip and fingerprints sent in since they were all due on the 18th, they were all done on the 18th. Got the call for the interview which is in September. She said she was going to send me an email, but to this day I still have not received it, I do not really know what to do, but just wait. Glad to see everyone helping each other here. Good luck to all of you!

[Laly1102]

Does anybody know what is the minimum push up to past the test? I read that if you don't pass the first part of the exam(push up) you won't continue to the next step. I know I can do everything else except the push up and my appointment is on Saturday. Any help plz!

[USCG LEME]

!!!!!!!I GOT THE CALL!!!!!!!!!

She called like 7 AM Westcoast time from a (952) area code.

Offered me only 2 places: LAX or San Francisco (surprised there was no Vegas)
I live in OC so I took LAX

EOD: 9-22-2014
FLETC: 10-23-2014 to 03-09-2014

[commandostyle]

!!!!!!!I GOT THE CALL!!!!!!!!!

She called like 7 AM Westcoast time from a (952) area code.

Offered me only 2 places: LAX or San Francisco (surprised there was no Vegas)
I live in OC so I took LAX

EOD: 9-22-2014
FLETC: 10-23-2014 to 03-09-2014

Grats bud. Once my med re-clears (hopefully in a week or so) I'll be right behind you. Hoping LAX is offered to me as well and my EOD is similar to yours. Glad to hear your call came fairly quick.

[Alexb6237]

Does anybody know what is the minimum push up to past the test? I read that if you don't pass the first part of the exam(push up) you won't continue to the next step. I know I can do everything else except the push up and my appointment is on Saturday. Any help plz!

Not really sure how accurate this is but this seems to be the only chart I have seen. From when they recently said there wasn't gonna be a step test, which has yet taken effect.

[MangoMan]

!!!!!!!I GOT THE CALL!!!!!!!!!

She called like 7 AM Westcoast time from a (952) area code.

Offered me only 2 places: LAX or San Francisco (surprised there was no Vegas)
I live in OC so I took LAX

EOD: 9-22-2014
FLETC: 10-23-2014 to 03-09-2014

Grats man!!

[USCG LEME]

You got this Commando!!! Hope they hurry and clear you

[Ron1981]

!!!!!!!I GOT THE CALL!!!!!!!!!

She called like 7 AM Westcoast time from a (952) area code.

Offered me only 2 places: LAX or San Francisco (surprised there was no Vegas)
I live in OC so I took LAX

EOD: 9-22-2014
FLETC: 10-23-2014 to 03-09-2014

Congrats man! Can you post your timeline?

[USCG LEME]

Thats right, doesnt show on cell phones. Here ya go. I have very specific info as far as any certain process, so let me know if you have any questions.

Geo: West Coast
Applied: 7-1-13
Tested: 8-3-13
NOR: 9-9-13 (96%)
Tentative Select: 12-16-13
Medical: 12-30-13
Submitted SF86: 2-28-14
VBT & SI: 3-17-14
Polygraph x2: 4-7-14 (inconclusive)/ 4-30-14 (passed)
Sit down with BI: 5-22-14
Background finished: 6-10-14
Background Checkmark: 8-14-14
Drug Test: 8-13-14
The Call: 08-20-14
EOD: 9-22-2014
Academy: 10-23-2014 to 03-09-2015

[MangoMan]

Thats right, doesnt show on cell phones. Here ya go. I have very specific info as far as any certain process, so let me know if you have any questions.

Geo: West Coast
Applied: 7-1-13
Tested: 8-3-13
NOR: 9-9-13 (96%)
Tentative Select: 12-16-13
Medical: 12-30-13
Submitted SF86: 2-28-14
VBT & SI: 3-17-14
Polygraph x2: 4-7-14 (inconclusive)/ 4-30-14 (passed)
Sit down with BI: 5-22-14
Background finished: 6-10-14
Background Checkmark: 8-14-14
Drug Test: 8-13-14
The Call: 08-20-14
EOD: 9-22-2014
Academy: 10-23-2014 to 03-09-2015

If you can answer your PM please LEME