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repetition ranges and, specifically ranges above
12 repetitions or 67 % of their one-rep max, will
utilize the energy systems that are required for
this test.
In order to prepare for taking the DEA PT Test,
it is suggested that the prospective applicant
become familiar with and self-administer the
actual test on their own prior to the actual exam
date if they choose to pursue a career with
DEA. Additionally, it is paramount to pay close
attention to the proper and required forms in the
push and sit-up events. In preparation for these
two events, the prospective applicant can divide
their preparation into max event days and slow
tempo or sub-maximal days to further increase
their muscular endurance. The same can be
applied for the 300-meter run with maximal
efforts and sub-maximal efforts or interval runs.
The applicant should be well enough conditioned
in their 1.5-mile aerobic capacity. Running much
further than this distance is counter-productive
and will not improve the overall 1.5-mile run time
as it is the final of a series of test measurements.
What are the required passing scores for
aprospective applicant?
The required scores to successfully pass
the DEA PT Test are an accumulation of at
least one point in each of the four events, but
a cumulative total of 12 points are required
from all four events. If an applicant receives
a negative number in any event, they are
considered to have failed. If 12 points are not
achieved, the applicant does not pass the test
and is rescheduled for a later date.
Preparation considerations for taking the
PT Test
This test may sound easy to some and
challenging to others. Through my years
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of experience as a DEA Physical Task
Assessment Coordinator, applicants from
various backgrounds take and either pass
or fail this test for several reasons. The DEA
protocol and exact techniques that this test
requires are thoroughly explained prior to
the applicant taking the test. According
to records that this writer has personally
compiled through the years, approximately
21% of applicants successfully meet the
minimum qualifications of the DEA Physical
Task Assessment Test on their first attempt.
The low passing rate of this writer's compiled
statistics range from the applicants not
following protocol on the exam, demonstrating
ineffective techniques during the test for
which points are deducted from a total score
and individual event, and lastly through an
inefficient program designed by the applicant
to be physically prepared for the exam. A clear
example of this is an applicant doing a lot of
their training in the ATP-PC energy system
when their training should be based on the
slow/fast glycolytic and oxidative energy
systems previously mentioned above.
Daniel J. Borowick, M.S., C.S.C.S. is a
former DEA Special Agent and Physical
Task Test Administrator who has over 27
years of experience in state and federal law
enforcement of which over 7 years were
served in Mexico. Currently, he is a Strength
and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S) for
GAP Solutions Inc., as a private contractor in
serving the US Army's 1ST Armored Divisions
H2F/ (Health and Fitness) Program. Any
inquiries concerning this article and a program
design in order to confidently take the DEA
PT Test, and/or tactical conditioning, can be
directed to Borowick at Dmexfit@gmail.com. n

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