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RM BFT - PART 2 AND 3 AEROBIC TEST (RUN)
Test Criteria
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The Aerobic Test (Run) comprises 2 parts as follows:
a. Part 1. Part 1 of the test is a warm up consisting of a walk/jog over a
measured 2.41-km course which is to be completed as a squad in a minimum
time of 14mins 45secs and a maximum of 15min.
b. Part 2. Part 2 of the test is a best effort run over a measured 2.41-km course
and follows on immediately after Part 1.
Assessment Standards
The assessment standards are shown at Table 1 - RM BFT.
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Equipment Required for Aerobic Test (Run)
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Venue
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Safety
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In order to conduct the Aerobic Test (Run) element of the RM BFT, the following
equipment is required:
a. Stopwatch.
b. Safety vehicle (when necessary)
c. Aerobic Test (Run) Procedural Brief
d. Aerobic Test (Run) Results Sheet(s)
e. Mobile phone or comms.
A 4.82-km course, on level ground and a good running surface. The start and finish
points are to be clearly identified.
The Conducting Officer is to ensure that the following safety procedures are
adhered to at all times:
a. A current risk assessment is in place for the RM BFT route.
b. Traffic guides are briefed.
c. A medical plan in place to cater for injuries and illness.
d. A safety vehicle is used if distance from a medical facility warrants.
e. That all ranks have adequate warm up and cool down periods.
f. A working mobile phone is to hand in case of emergency.
RM BFT - Aerobic Test (Run) Protocol
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