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ROTC Physical Fitness Test: Standards, Scoring & How to Pass

ROTC Physical Fitness Test: Standards, Scoring & How to Pass

ROTC Physical Fitness Test: Standards, Scoring & How to PassCombat Fitness
Published on: 30/03/2026

ROTC physical fitness test guide: AFT, AFROTC PFA, and Navy PRT events, scoring, minimums, and a 4-week training plan to pass any branch test.

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How Long Is Officer Candidate School? OCS Length by Branch

How Long Is Officer Candidate School? OCS Length by Branch

How Long Is Officer Candidate School? OCS Length by BranchCombat Fitness
Published on: 19/02/2026

How long is OCS? Officer Candidate School runs 9.5 to 17 weeks depending on the branch. Compare Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine & Coast Guard OCS length.

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What Is ROTC? Scholarships, Service & How It Works

What Is ROTC? Scholarships, Service & How It Works

What Is ROTC? Scholarships, Service & How It WorksCombat Fitness
Published on: 17/02/2026

ROTC funds college tuition on 1,700+ campuses in exchange for serving as a military officer after you graduate. See how it works and what you owe.

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How to Become a Military Officer (Academy, ROTC, OCS)

How to Become a Military Officer (Academy, ROTC, OCS)

How to Become a Military Officer (Academy, ROTC, OCS)Combat Fitness
Published on: 16/02/2026

How to become a military officer: compare the three commissioning paths—Service Academy, ROTC, and OCS - plus the requirements and fitness standards you'll need.

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