About the Korean Army Special Grade Gap Calculator
The Korean Army Special grade (Special grade) is the highest tier of the fitness test, requiring all three events — push-ups, sit-ups, and a 3km run — to meet the Special grade minimum. This calculator shows exactly how far your current scores are from that target.
Standards differ by age group and gender. Events already meeting the target display "Already achieved!" Use this tool to focus your training on the events where you have the biggest gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What reward comes with the Special grade?
Special grade (Special grade) earns bonus leave bonus leave and a commendation. Some units offer additional rewards such as priority for good assignments.
How is the run gap shown?
The gap shows how many seconds (formatted as min:sec) you need to cut from your current 3km time to reach the Special grade target.