MILITARY POLICE COURSE REQUIREMENT
Physical Agility/
Ability Test.
Cadet Military Police Academy requires successful completion of the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission Physical Agility/Ability Test (PAAT).
The Official Test Standard.
The APOSTC student handout describes two phases. The summary below identifies its published standards. Cadre provide the XMC assessment schedule and instructions.
Phase 1: Physical Agility.
Complete all five events in order within 90 seconds.
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| Event | Published task |
|---|---|
| 1. Vehicle push | Push a patrol vehicle 15 feet on a level paved surface, with a driver inside for safety. |
| 2. Fence climb | Run 50 yards and climb a 6-foot wooden or chain-link fence without assistance. |
| 3. Window entry | Run 50 yards and step through an opening approximately 24 inches square. |
| 4. Balance | Run 25 yards and cross a 15-foot-long, 6-by-6-inch beam raised 1 foot. |
| 5. Weight drag | Run 25 yards and move a roughly 165-pound dummy 15 feet. |
Phase 2: Physical Ability.
- 22 push-ups in 60 seconds.
- 25 sit-ups in 60 seconds.
- 1.5-mile run within 15 minutes, 28 seconds.
The official handout explains form, completion rules and rest periods.
Read the Official APOSTC Test Instructions (PDF) ↗
Source: Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission student handout, Rev. 2018, hosted on the official APOSTC website and reviewed October 25, 2026.
The XMC Course Context.
Cadets complete this requirement within the Cadet Military Police Academy training program. Completing this youth course does not grant law-enforcement certification or appointment as a police officer.
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