​Applicants who pass the entrance exam will be notified via email to self-schedule for the Physical Readiness Assessment (PRA). Applicants must schedule their PRA within one (1) month after being invited. All events must be passed in order to continue in the selection process.

ATTIRE REQUIREMENTS

  • A short sleeve t-shirt is required (shoulders and torso must be covered). Spaghetti straps, tank tops and/or compression shirts may ONLY be worn as an undergarment.
  • Conservative workout/athletic shorts are required.
    • ​If shorts are more than 2" above the knee, a compression type undergarment must be worn and should be no shorter than 2" above the knee  (i.e. yoga, spandex, leggings, compression, etc.)
  • Long hair must be tied in a ponytail.
  • Watches are acceptable, however, earrings, bracelets and loose fitting jewelry is not permitted.
  • Obscene/vulgar tattoos must be covered.

ILLINOIS AGILITY RUN
PRA Standard | 21.6 seconds
Academy Standard | 18 seconds

​The Illinois Agility Run is a measure of coordinated movement and speed. It is an important area for performing tasks requiring quick movements around obstacles.

You will start in the prone position to the left of the first cone with the tips of your fingers behind the starting line. Both legs must be straight.

When the instructor says go, you will stand up, sprint to the forward line and place one foot completely over the line,  then sprint back to the starting line. Make a left turn around the first cone and zig-zag in a figure eight (8) fashion around the four cones, then zig-zag back to the start line.

Turn left around the first cone, sprint to the forward line, place one foot completely over the line, then sprint back one more time. The clock stops when any part of your body crosses the finish line.

If you knock over a cone, miss a turn or fails to place your foot completely over the line, the instructor will stop the test and you will return to the end of the line for one final attempt.​

300 METER RUN
PRA Standard | 82.8 seconds
Academy Standard | 69 seconds

​The 300 meter run is a test of anaerobic capacity. This is an important area for performing short intense bursts of effort such as sprinting. The score is the time it takes to complete a 300 meter course.

PUSH-UPS
PRA Standard | 24
Academy Standard | 30
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​The push-up measures the muscular endurance of the upper body (chest, shoulders and triceps). This is an important area for many tasks involving use of force, lifting, carrying and pushing.

You will assume the front-leaning rest position by placing your hands on the ground slightly wider than should width apart, fingers facing forward.

Your back, buttocks and legs must be in a generally straight line from the head to the heels. Your feet may be together or up to twelve inches apart.

When the instructor says "GO", you will lower your body by bending your elbows until the tops of your upper arms, shoulders and upper back are aligned and parallel to the ground. Arms should be bent at elbows forming a 90 degree angle.

Return to the starting position by soft-locking your elbows. This will constitute one repetition.

You may rest momentarily in the up position by every effort should be made to move continuously throughout the test period. You are not allowed to A-frame or move your hands or feet.

You must keep your body straight from your heels to your shoulders and soft-lock your elbows or you will receive a warning. For any subsequent violation the repetition will not count.

​There is no time limit to complete 24 proper push-ups.

SIT-UPS
PRA Standard | 24 in 1 min.
Academy Standard | 30 in 1 min.

The one minute sit up test is a measure of muscular endurance of the abdominal muscles, an important area for many physical tasks and injury prevention.

You will lie on your back with your knees bent at approximately a 90 degree angle. Your feet may be together or apart, but your heels must stay in contact with the ground. A partner will hold your ankles using a c-clamp grip, but they may not put their knees on your feet.

The tips of your fingers must stay behind your ears either by cupping the ears or interlocking their hands behind the head. When the time keeper says "GO," lift your upper body by bending at the waist and move your elbows to or past their kneecaps.
Return to the starting position with your shoulder blades touching the ground - this will constitute one repetition.
You may rest momentarily in the up position during the test but every effort should be made to move continuously throughout the test period. If you rest, the repetition will not count. You must return to the ground and do one complete-continuous repetition.

If you arch your back, lift your buttocks from the floor, move your fingertips forward of your ears, fail to touch the knees, stop to rest in the down position or fail to touch your shoulders to the floor, you will receive a warning. For any subsequent violation, the repetition will not count.

1.5 MILE RUN
PRA Standard | 21 minutes
Academy Standard | 17 min. 31 seconds

The 1.5 mile run measures your cardiovascular endurance or aerobic power. This area is important in order to sustain activity such as a foot pursuit and use of force encounter. It should be a run at a consistent pace.

You will line up behind the starting line. At the command of "GO," start running at a sub maximal pace. Your goal is to complete the 1.5 miles in as fast a time as you can. You may walk, but try to keep running for the entire distance. You may run alongside another runner for help with the pace, but you may not physically assist or be assisted by another runner.

FAILURES/RE-TESTS


​Should an applicant not successfully pass every event, they will be required to attend the very next PRA session and re-test only the events which they did not pass. If an applicant attempts the re-test and fails, or does not take advantage of the re-test opportunity, they will no longer be considered for the position and will need to submit a new application and restart the application process.​