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Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) · official minimum standards by age and sex

1.5-Mile Run
Timed · lower is better
Push-ups
Maximum in 1 minute
Sit-ups
Maximum in 1 minute

A maximal 1.5-mile run plus one-minute push-up and sit-up tests. Warm up first and stop if you feel chest pain or dizziness.

How to Perform It

The PEB, Event by Event

A 1.5-mile run, one-minute push-ups, and one-minute sit-ups. The Marshals Service lists the three core events in this order but doesn’t publish the test order, rest times, or exercise form, so the images below show common form. Follow the proctor’s instructions on test day.

The Three Events

Listed in the order the Marshals Service gives them.

  1. 1.5-Mile Run

    For time · lower is better

    Cover 1.5 miles as fast as you can.

    If you train on a track: 1.5 miles is six laps of a quarter-mile track, or six laps plus about 14 meters on a 400-meter track.

  2. Push-ups

    1 minute · as many as you can

    Do as many push-ups as you can in one minute. The Marshals Service doesn’t publish its push-up form, so follow the proctor’s instructions on depth and position.

  3. Sit-ups

    1 minute · as many as you can

    Do as many sit-ups as you can in one minute. The Marshals Service doesn’t publish its sit-up form, so follow the proctor’s instructions on arm position, foot anchoring, and how far to curl up.

To pass: meet the minimum for your age and sex in all three events. A miss in one event isn’t offset by the others. See the minimum standards chart in the calculator above.

Show figures:

Push-Ups

Common form, shown from the side. The Marshals Service doesn’t publish PEB push-up form.

Side view illustration of the up position of a push-up for the U.S. Marshals PEB: a woman holds her body in a straight line from head to heels, with her arms straight and her hands flat on the floor below her shoulders. Side view illustration of the up position of a push-up for the U.S. Marshals PEB: a man holds his body in a straight line from head to heels, with his arms straight and his hands flat on the floor below his shoulders.
1 · Up

Arms Straight

Start with your arms straight, hands on the floor below your shoulders, and your body in a straight line from head to heels.

Side view illustration of the down position of a push-up for the U.S. Marshals PEB: a woman has lowered her body in a straight line until her chest is just above the floor, with her elbows bent and pointing back toward her feet. Side view illustration of the down position of a push-up for the U.S. Marshals PEB: a man has lowered his body in a straight line until his chest is just above the floor, with his elbows bent and pointing back toward his feet.
2 · Down

Lower, Then Press Up

Lower your body in a straight line toward the floor, then press back up to straight arms. Your proctor sets the depth that counts.

Sit-Ups

Common form, shown from the side. The Marshals Service doesn’t publish PEB sit-up form.

Side view illustration of the start position of a sit-up for the U.S. Marshals PEB: a woman lies on her back with her knees bent, her feet flat, and her arms crossed with each palm on the opposite shoulder, while a kneeling partner holds her feet. Side view illustration of the start position of a sit-up for the U.S. Marshals PEB: a man lies on his back with his knees bent, his feet flat, and his arms crossed with each palm on the opposite shoulder, while a kneeling partner holds his feet.
1 · Start

Back on the Floor

A common setup: lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat, arms crossed over your chest, and a partner holding your feet.

Side view illustration of the top position of a sit-up for the U.S. Marshals PEB: a woman has curled up until her elbows touch her thighs at the knees, with her arms crossed and palms on her shoulders, while a kneeling partner holds her feet. Side view illustration of the top position of a sit-up for the U.S. Marshals PEB: a man has curled up until his elbows touch his thighs near his knees, with his arms crossed and palms on his shoulders, while a kneeling partner holds his feet.
2 · Top

Curl Up, Then Lower

Curl up toward your knees, then lower back to the floor. Your proctor sets the top position that counts.

Based on the U.S. Marshals Service’s Fitness Standards page (checked October 2026), which lists the three core events and their minimums but doesn’t publish test order, rest times, or exercise form. The images show common form only. On test day, the proctor’s instructions decide what counts.

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Disclaimer

This tool checks your results against the U.S. Marshals Service's published minimum standards for the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) — the three-event fitness test Deputy U.S. Marshal and Federal Enforcement Officer candidates must pass before hiring or training — and shows, event by event, whether you meet them. It is a training and self-assessment aid only: not affiliated with the USMS, not an official result, and not medical or training advice. The PEB pairs a maximal 1.5-mile run with one-minute push-up and sit-up tests, which is demanding. Warm up, use sound form, and stop if you feel chest pain, dizziness, or joint pain. If you have a heart condition, a recent injury, or any condition aggravated by intense exertion — or if you are at all unsure — check with a healthcare provider before testing.

How This Calculator Works

This calculator checks your performance on the U.S. Marshals Service Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB), the fitness test Deputy U.S. Marshal candidates must pass immediately before being hired and/or attending Basic Deputy U.S. Marshal Integrated (BDUSMi) training. Federal Enforcement Officer candidates take the same test, with the same minimums, before hiring or the FEO Training Program. Serving deputies and officers retake it bi-annually, in the Service's own word, for the rest of their careers. You enter your sex, age, and results in the three events, and the tool compares each one with the published minimum for your age and sex.

For the run, a lower time is better; for push-ups and sit-ups, more reps are better.

The Three Events

  • 1.5-Mile Run — a timed run, measuring aerobic endurance.
  • 1-Minute Push-ups — as many push-ups as possible in 60 seconds, measuring upper-body muscular endurance.
  • 1-Minute Sit-ups — as many sit-ups as possible in 60 seconds, measuring core muscular endurance.

How the PEB Is Scored

There are no points. Each event has a minimum standard for your age and sex, and you must meet all three:

PEB pass rule: meet the minimum in all three core events — the run at or under the listed time, and push-ups and sit-ups at or above the listed count.

A strong result in one event doesn't make up for a miss in another. The Marshals Service's page doesn't say whether matching a number exactly counts as meeting it; this calculator treats an exact match as a pass — for example, exactly 33 push-ups or a 12:18 run for a man aged 20–29.

Standards by Age and Sex

The minimums are set separately for men and women, in four age brackets from 20–29 to 50–59, and they ease as age increases. The calculator accepts ages 21 to 59: applicants must be at least 21, and the published standards stop at 59.

What About the Sit-and-Reach?

The published table also lists a sit-and-reach minimum for each bracket, but the page names only the run, push-ups, and sit-ups as the core tests and doesn't describe how the reach is measured. The chart shows it in gray for reference; it isn't part of the pass/fail.

How to Read the Standards Chart

The chart lists the minimum for each event and age bracket for your sex, with your bracket highlighted. Compare your results with your row to see how much margin you have in each event.

A Note on Data Accuracy

Every minimum is copied from the Marshals Service's Fitness Standards page and was checked against it in October 2026; the page was last updated on March 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated or interpolated. The one interpretive choice is treating an exact match as meeting the minimum. Standards can change, so confirm the current ones with a USMS recruiter or at usmarshals.gov before you test.

Preparing for the Test

The Marshals Service also publishes a FIT Readiness ProgramA self-assessment scored out of 40 points from maximum push-ups, a floor touch, a forearm plank, and a 3-mile run, with workouts to help personnel prepare. It is separate from the PEB. to help candidates assess and build their fitness. It is not the hiring standard, and this calculator doesn't score it.

Why These Fitness Qualities Matter

The three events sample complementary capacities: the 1.5-mile run measures aerobic endurance, push-ups measure upper-body muscular endurance, and sit-ups measure core endurance.

The strengths of this kind of test are objectivity and repeatability with minimal equipment. Its limit is that it is a general fitness screen, not a simulation of the job — meeting the standards shows a solid physical base, not job competence by itself.

Data Sources and Methodology

  • U.S. Marshals Service — Fitness Standards (usmarshals.gov). The three core PEB events, the minimum standards by age and sex (including the sit-and-reach reference values), when candidates must pass, and bi-annual testing for incumbent deputies.
  • U.S. Marshals Service — Federal Enforcement Officer Fitness Standards. The same three core events and the same minimum standards for FEO candidates, and bi-annual testing for incumbent FEOs.
  • U.S. Marshals Service — Deputy U.S. Marshal Qualifications. The minimum applicant age of 21 and the requirement to pass fitness testing immediately before training.
  • U.S. Marshals Service — FIT Readiness Program. The separate self-assessment for preparing for the test.

A note on methodology: each result is compared directly with the published minimum for your age and sex. There is no scoring model, percentile, or interpolation.

Limitations and Important Caveats

  • Not an official result. Only a USMS-administered PEB counts.
  • Exact matches. The calculator treats meeting a minimum exactly as a pass; the Marshals Service doesn't state this.
  • Sit-and-reach not scored. It is listed in the published table but is not one of the three core tests.
  • Fatigue is real. On test day the events come one after another; fresh, isolated attempts can overstate your result.
  • Standards can change. Confirm current requirements with a USMS recruiter or at usmarshals.gov.

Disclaimer:
This calculator compares your results with the minimum standards the U.S. Marshals Service publishes for its Physical Efficiency Battery. It is intended for general informational and training-reference purposes only. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official tool of the U.S. Marshals Service, and it does not produce an official result. The PEB involves a maximal-effort run and timed calisthenics; stop immediately if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or joint pain. This tool is not medical, fitness, or training advice. Consult a healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise or testing program, especially if you have a heart condition, a recent injury, or any condition aggravated by intense exertion.