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Royal Marines Fitness Tests
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Setting Policy. DTrg(A) is the Competent Army Authority (CAA) for Physical
Fitness Training and is responsible for setting Army policy, including MATT 2.
However for Royal Marines, the Inspector Physical Training Royal Marines
(IPTRM) is the authority for ANNEX A to MATT 2.
Commanders. Commanders at every level are responsible for the
implementation of the Fitness Tests, ensuring those in their command are fit
for their employment role. In consultation with the Unit Physical Training
Instructor, CO’s are to publish a Unit Physical Training Directive which includes
a Physical Training Plan.
General Instructions
Conduct of Training.
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a. Direct Supervision. Ideally, all forms of physical training should be
conducted by qualified PTIs. Where a PTI is not available HODs may
authorise the conduct of non-technical physical training in support of the
Fitness Tests, by NCO’s or by individuals directly supervised by NCO’s.
b. Indirect Supervision. Where personnel are unable to participate in
directly supervised physical training, they are permitted to undertake
physical training in support of the Fitness Tests, as an individual. In such
cases, personnel must obtain appropriate advice regarding training
content and intensity from their UPTI.
c. CFT Conduct of Training. All training in relation to the CFT or (training
in boots and/or PLCE), should ideally be carried out by a PTI. Where a PTI
is not available HODs may authorise the conduct of physical training in
support of the Fitness Tests, by NCO’s who have been briefed by the
Unit Physical Training Instructor.
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Conduct of Testing.
Only qualified instructors as per 2007DIN07-076 are allowed to conduct the
testing procedure of the Fitness Tests. Ideally a Royal Marines Physical
Training Instructor (PT1 or PT2) instructed on how the conduct and procedure
of the Tests are run is to conduct the testing.
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