Strengthening the Elite: Why the U.S. Navy SEALs Physical Fitness Requirements Are Becoming More Rigorous

Furthermore, failing any single portion of the three-part Combat Readiness Assessment constitutes a failure of the entire test. Unless a medical waiver is granted for a specific section, the individual must successfully complete all parts to pass. Continued failure results in mandatory enrollment in a Physical Enhancement Program (FEP) and can lead to the loss of their elite status within the SEAL teams.