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Royal Marines Fitness Tests
THE RM BFT
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In lieu of the Personal Fitness Test in MATTS Royal Marine Units are to conduct the
Royal Marines Basic Fitness Test (RM BFT) twice annually. It is to be taken by all
personnel under the age of 55, and in medical category P2. Those aged 40 and over
may take the RM BFT or elect to take a separate test, which is the RM BFT 40 +.
To pass the RM BFT all men must:
a. Complete the upper body exercise repetitions in Table 1 below.
b. Complete the squad run and walk in 15 minutes.
c. Complete the best effort run, in a time dependent on age as per Table 1.
1. RM BFT Standards:
Age
(a)
Pull-ups
(b)
Sit-ups
(c)
Assessment Elements
2.4km Run
(d)
29 yrs and under 5 50 Less Than 11m - 30secs
30 - 34 4 40 Less Than 12m - 0secs
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35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
3 35 Less Than 13m - 0secs
NA NA Less Than 14m - 0secs*
NA NA Less Than 15m - 0secs*
50 - 54 NA NA Less Than 16m - 0secs*
Declaration of health questionnaire (page 29)
* Personnel over 40 years of age have the option to do the Over 40’s Test (see Table 2 page 18)
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Dress The dress for the RM BFT is CS 95 trousers, T- shirt, belt and service issued
boots.
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