Students are strongly encouraged to be in top physical condition prior to attending training at the FLETC. The training program includes numerous hours of strenuous physical conditioning and intensive defensive
tactics training.
Intense exercise in the warm, humid climate of southern Georgia can induce severe medical problems such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke; therefore students are encouraged to hydrate throughout the day and should begin this
practice weeks prior to arrival.
While in training, students will be required to participate in running distances from 1.5 to 10 miles in length.
During lengthy runs, classes are also involved in periodic and repeated vigorous calisthenics (sit-ups, push-ups, “mountain climbers”, etc.)
Classes will run through obstacle courses, sprints, and related conditioning activities.
During the last week of the Basic Training program, students are given another physical fitness test. Students must successfully pass the final FIT test to graduate training:
Fitness Standards for
Men
Fitness Standards for Women |