The Order of Otis

A brotherhood of accountability

Purpose

The Order of Otis is a closed group of men committed to maintaining physical standards and collective accountability. Members track fitness performance, log miles, and participate in group events. All data is recorded and visible to the group.

What Is Tracked

APFT Scores

APFT scoring includes push-ups, a timed 2-mile run, and a core event. For the core event, members may complete either sit-ups or a forearm plank. If both are recorded, the higher scoring result is used.

Sit-ups are performed for maximum repetitions in two (2) minutes. The forearm plank is held for maximum continuous time until form breaks.

First submission establishes baseline. Subsequent scores show percentage change from baseline.

Scoring is standardized using U.S. Army APFT male age 30–35 tables, with an equivalent scoring table applied to the plank.

This standard may be revised by the organizer in future seasons.

Miles

Annual miles goal and logged miles. Members set their own goal (minimum 50 miles or 1 mile per week remaining). Goal increases add to burden; decreases do not reduce burden.

Musters

Group events, campaigns, and commitments. Members create and view upcoming and past musters.

How It Works

  1. 1.Request to join with Order Code 1865. Account is created immediately.
  2. 2.Submit baseline APFT score. This establishes your starting point.
  3. 3.Set annual miles goal. Minimum is 50 miles or 1 mile per week remaining in the year.
  4. 4.Log miles as you complete them. Include date and optional notes.
  5. 5.View Standing page to see collective burden and individual progress for all members.

APFT Scoring Reference (Male 30–35)

Push-ups (2 minutes)

ScoreReps
6042
6545
7048
7551
8055
8559
9063
9565
10067

Sit-ups (2 minutes)

ScoreReps
6047
6551
7054
7557
8060
8563
9067
9571
10075

Forearm Plank (max hold)

ScoreTime
601:30
651:45
702:00
752:15
802:30
852:45
903:00
953:20
1003:40

2-Mile Run

ScoreTime
6017:00
6516:12
7015:24
7514:36
8014:00
8513:36
9013:12
9513:06
10013:00

• Push-ups and sit-ups are maximum repetitions in two (2) minutes.

• Plank is maximum continuous hold.

• For the core event, the higher of sit-ups or plank is used.

• Standards are fixed for male age 30–35.

Rules

  • • All data is visible to all members
  • • Baseline APFT score cannot be changed
  • • Decreasing miles goal does not reduce burden
  • • Miles logged cannot be deleted (corrections create new entries)
  • • Membership is by invitation only