Royal Marines Fitness Tests - Royal Navy PDev Portal

Royal Marines Fitness Tests
f. All personnel have an adequate warm-up and cool-down period to reduce risk
or injury.
g. In order to reduce the risk of heat illness, helmets are not to be worn but are
to be carried.
RMT Phase (Day 2, Part 2)
8 The Conducting Officer is to ensure that:
a. Prior to the start of the test, all equipment has been checked, weighed and is
safe to use.
b. The correct lifting and carrying techniques are demonstrated and adhered to
by troops all times.
c. A full explanation and demonstration on the safe performance of each
assessment is to be given to participating troops.
d. All personnel are to be adequately warmed-up prior to commencing each
RMT.
Supervision
9 The following personnel are required to conduct the test:
Endurance Phase (Day 1 and Day 2 Part 1)
a. Conducting Officer (RM PTI 1 or PT&SO).
b. Pacesetter/Timekeeper (RM PTI or any Officers or SNCO).
c. Traffic Guides and Sweepers: (As required, ideally PTI and/or JNCO min)
d. Medic (MA or other qualified individual).
e. Safety Vehicle Driver ( IAW current Service MT regulations).
f. Recorder (Any JNCO).
RM Advanced Combat Fitness Test
RMT Phase (Day 2 Part 2) – Additional assistants (ie Timekeepers, Counters,
and Judges) may be required for Part 2 of the test. The Conducting Officer is
responsible for briefing any additional assistants prior to the commencement of the
tests.
Duties of Test Personnel
10 The following are to be observed during the Endurance Phases (Day 1 a n d
Day 2 Part 1):
a. The Conducting Officer is responsible for the administration and safety of the
test.
b. The pacesetter/timekeeper is responsible for the timekeeping and maintaining
the correct pace.
61