Study Guide
Preparation Guide for the Special Agent Entrance Exam (SAEE).
The APAT is a pre-employment physical fitness test developed to evaluate an applicant’s ability to perform the physical tasks required on the job by measuring muscular and dynamic strength, endurance, flexibility, aerobic capacity and other factors related to physical aptitude. The APAT is scored on a point-based system. Each test component is scored on a scale from 0 to 8 points. An applicant must achieve a minimum cumulative score of 20 points with no zeros to pass the APAT. APAT standards are not specific to age and/or gender identity.
Point Value | Push-Ups | Sit-Ups | Illinois Agility Run | 1.5 Mile Run |
0 | 14 or less | 22 or less | 23.89 or higher | 19:41 or higher |
1 | 15-16 | 23-28 | 23.88-22.18 | 19:40-16:53 |
2 | 17-19 | 29-30 | 22.17-21.66 | 16:52-16:09 |
3 | 20-22 | 31-33 | 21.65-21.13 | 16:08-15:26 |
4 | 23-26 | 34-36 | 21.12-20.60 | 15:25-14:43 |
5 | 27-29 | 37-41 | 20.59-20.23 | 14:42-14:12 |
6 | 30-37 | 42-45 | 20.22-19.44 | 14:11-13:07 |
7 | 38-43 | 46-49 | 19.43-18.65 | 13:06-12:02 |
8 | 44 or more | 50 or more | 18.64 or lower | 12:01 or lower |
FLETC Training:
During the students’ training in the Secret Service introductory course and/or the applicable FLETC course, the students will undertake two individual fitness profile assessments.
- The Preliminary Fitness Assessment will be administered during their first week at training (in the Secret Service introductory course). This will identify an on-board baseline for the student physical fitness level.
- The Secret Service FLETC Fitness Assessment will be administered approximately four weeks prior to graduating from the student’s FLETC course (test date is indicative of the FLETC class training schedule).
Upon completion of the Secret Service-FLETC Assessment, the students must score a minimum of six points and at least one point in three of four the core fitness elements. If a student does not meet the Secret Service physical fitness standard, their assessment scores may be presented to the Student Review Board (SRB) for further recommendation.
Note: ONLY certified fitness coordinators assigned to FLETC (at the Glynco & Artesia locations) should conduct the fitness assessments.
Additionally, course coordinators should ensure all basic student certifications are being conducted on the newly created SSF 4425, Basic Trainee Standards of Performance and Student Code of Conduct Acknowledgement Form.