British Army Entrance Fitness Requirements
HMForces.co.uk
September 23, 2008
The fitness requirement consists of a 1.5 mile run that must be completed according to the time set for the particular Regiment/Corps that you are intending to join.
• Infantry Regiments (not including the Paras) – 12 mins 45 secs or less
• Royal Armoured Corps, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Household Cavalry, Royal Logistic Corps, Pioneers – 13 mins 15 secs or less
• All other Arms or Services – 14 mins or less
• Candidates for the Army Development Course at Army Training Regiment, Winchester (Aged 17 years, 1 month or younger) – 14 mins or less
• Candidates for the Army Foundation College Harrogate (Aged 16 years to 17 years and I month) – 14 mins 30 secs or less
The Parachute Regiment has a slightly different system in that there are two time targets and also the run is followed by a static weight lift of 116kg or more.
If the run is completed in 9 mins 18 secs or less the lift has to be completed but it is not considered in the final result.
If the run is completed between 9 mins 19 secs and 9 mins 40 secs the performance in the static lift will be considered in the final result.
Here’s what you will need to be able to achieve by the time you are ready to become a fully-fledged member of the British Armed Forces.
Fitness Advice to Help Pass the Selection Tests
Basic Training Fitness Requirements
RAF Entrance Fitness Requirements
Royal Navy Entrance Fitness Requirements
Royal Marines Entrance Fitness Requirements
Tables of Fitness advice:
British Army Basic Training Fitness
RAF Basic Training Fitness
Royal Navy Basic Training Fitness
Royal Marine Basic Training Fitness
tutups93
21 days ago
2 comments
Hi, hoping to join TA. Am female, 18 and bmi is 32 (height 5'7"- ish). If I lose weight can I join. I wear glasses (is this a problem?) and am willing to quit smoking if necessary (only on 20/40 a week anyway). Hoping to be a millitary police officer, not sure about regiments or if this applies to this job- live in W Yorks. Any info on entry reqs (education, physical, psycological etc) would be much appreciated,
please email
tutups93@gmail.com
Thankyou
kuja_1
2 months ago
2 comments
looking to join the british army but have had past mental issues which no longer affect me, would my chances be limited to joining?
robcla
4 months ago
20 comments
Blimey I remember when it was 15 mins as a squad for 11/2 miles then you had to complete the other 11/2 in under 11mins then the 10 mile bash in 2hours in full cefo , hands up how many remember that
Chungda
7 months ago
4 comments
I wana be an britsh army and its my aim to becom an army
Chungda
7 months ago
4 comments
I wana be an britsh army and its my aim to becom an army
seanyboy123
9 months ago
2 comments
i did my practice fittest test about a month ago and got a run time of 9.29 and passed everything else but did rubbish on my icebreaker , does anyone have tips for me to help me with my icebreaker ?
pledge94
11 months ago
2 comments
for the paras what are the requirements for press ups, sits ups and anytihng else like pull ups for wntry ?
WarTimeTerry
about 1 year ago
4 comments
after going to the army careers office and signing up, hows long is it before i have to do my 1.5mile run?? its just that im very unfit and need 2 get fit. just wanna no how long i have to get fit. thank you for your help
Billy_Smart
about 1 year ago
76 comments
You should be fine Bonesy there are a lot of people wear glasses in the forces and they even fit them to respirators.
Bonesy123
about 1 year ago
4 comments
What's the army's policy on shortsightedness?
Billy_Smart
about 1 year ago
76 comments
Hi Ladies and Gents there is alot of talk on here about BMI's all i can say is dont get bogged down with them they are stats made up by all sorts of boffins who get paid alot. If i personally went and had my BMI done which i have it would tell me i am obese and need to loose 2 stone, which would make me look ill, you have to be happy with your own body and weight and not worry whats stats you should be, getting to your BMI does not make you fit.
jam19
about 1 year ago
6 comments
im at the early stage of joining up. not yet got my forms. bit botherd about the initial fitness test, just measured my BMI, and its 23 it says that is a healthy wieght so its a good start i guess.
Andy7217
about 1 year ago
2 comments
dunno if this helps kezza93 but,
your gona hav to quit smoking for a start, not sure about the weight th, aslong as your bmi is right for the weight and height ratio i think its ok
kezza93
about 1 year ago
2 comments
hi my name is keryn and im 17 ive sent my application in to join the british army but my concern is that im 5foot 10 (1.79m) and 16st 1lb (102.4kg)and b.m.i is 32 i smoke and am a vegetarian and losing weight any advice i could get or does anyone think that might be a problem ? Message me at kie_boi2k9@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks
xtreme
about 1 year ago
2 comments
hey my name is ryan leon i would be greatful if information as to how i could join,since i,m from the caribbean country of StLucia.it would be such a amazing opportunity to be with the british army. the information could be sent at ryanleon93@hotmail.com. thank you for taking time off to read my request.