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Royal Marines Fitness Tests
RM Battle Swimming Test
Dress
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Safety
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The following individual clothing and equipment is to be worn:
a. CS95 or equivalent.
b. PLCE. (FO) – 2.72 kgs)
c. SA80. (Dummy Rubber SA80 may be used)
The Conducting Officer is to ensure the following safety procedures are adhered to
at all times.
a. A suitable number of qualified lifeguards are present in line with the risk
assessment, unit Standing Instructions and Safety Orders.
b. The test is to conform to local safety regulations and sufficient safety craft
and medical facilities are to be in place if using an open water facility.
c. When a swimming pool is used for the test minimum depth of pool below 3m
board is to be 3.5m.
The following personnel are required to administer the test:
a. Conducting Officer PTI (2007DIN07-076 )
b. Lifeguards (To NPLG qualification as a min).
c. Recorder & Timekeeper (PTI).
The duties of the conducting staff are as follows:
Duties of Test Personnel The Conducting Officer is responsible for the safety,
correct organisation, control and administration of the test. He is to ensure:
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a. The lifeguards monitor all swimmers during the test and are directly
responsible for safety of the swimmers.
b. That the water is safe to enter as per risk assessment.
c. Individuals who show signs of distress during the test are withdrawn.
Ranks who complete all the components of the test to the standard required will be
recorded as a PASS. Ranks who fail to complete one stage of the test are to be
withdrawn from the test and be recorded as FAIL and are to be provided remedial
training by the unit PT Staff.
All Ranks who are withdrawn from the test on grounds of injury or illness are to be
referred to the unit MO and recorded as FAIL.
Results are to be recorded on JPA.
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