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Royal Marines Fitness Tests
ROYAL MARINES BATTLE SWIMMING TEST
General
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The ability to be a strong and confident swimmer is an essential requirement for all
Royal Marines. Units in 3 Cdo Bde RM are to conduct the RM BST annually in order
to prepare ranks for operations within amphibious operations.
Test Standards
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The RM BST is to be conducted in a recognised swimming pool, which may contain
either fresh or salt water. Where a swimming pool is not available, an open water
location may be used provided a thorough risk assessment has been conducted. All
Parts of the RM BST are to be conducted in one session and are continuous
following on immediately from one another.
The test standards for the RM BST are outlined at Table 3 below.
RM Battle Swimming Test
3. RM Battle Swimming Test
Serial
(a)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Test
(b)
Demonstrate satisfactory
confidence in a water
environment
The ability to enter water
from a height of 3 m
Swim 30 m with military
equipment
Tread water without any
flotation aids for 3 min
Conditions
(c)
Wearing CS95 - negative boots and helmet
Wearing PLCE (2.72 kgs)
Weapon slung
a. Wearing Combat 95 or equivalent
b. Wearing PLCE (Assault order) 2.72 kgs
c. Weapon Slung
As for serial 2
Any stroke can be used
Equipment to be passed out unaided on
completion of 30m swim
Wearing Combat 95 equivalent
Head to remain above the surface at all
times
On completion of 3 min climb out of pool or
facility unaided without the use of steps.
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