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