Should the RDF introduce a combat infantryman's test for 3*s with a fitness standard that requires some dedication (while not exactly eclipsing your non military life) and some realistic tests of battle readiness.
Day 1
Say a fitness test consisting of
2 mile run in less than 14 minutes
44 press ups in two minutes or less
50 sit ups " "
5 Heaves
400m swim in DPMs to be completed in any time (hang on might have to recalulate that, that would be 20 lengths of a 20metre pool wouldnt it?)
2mins tread water in CEFO w rifle
Day 2
Then an infantry test consisting of
8 miles forced march in CEMO in under 2hrs.
Section in attack test
Stalking test or Camo and concealment test
Day 3
Reintroduction to fieldcraft
platoon in attack exercises
CASEVAC (under fire, 4kms w stretcher case no time)
Platoon in defence
Day 4
Adventurous training
Assault course
Debrief and feedback
To my mind this would demonstrate a far higher degree of competency among reservists and give ptes something else to work towards rather than a pots cse.
It could be administered on the basis of a course of instruction with a recognised qualification that might even be worn in badge form.
Apart from being fun it would significantly thin the butlins crowd and greatly reduce the waste of training expenses through people flaking on career courses.
Day 1
Say a fitness test consisting of
2 mile run in less than 14 minutes
44 press ups in two minutes or less
50 sit ups " "
5 Heaves
400m swim in DPMs to be completed in any time (hang on might have to recalulate that, that would be 20 lengths of a 20metre pool wouldnt it?)
2mins tread water in CEFO w rifle
Day 2
Then an infantry test consisting of
8 miles forced march in CEMO in under 2hrs.
Section in attack test
Stalking test or Camo and concealment test
Day 3
Reintroduction to fieldcraft
platoon in attack exercises
CASEVAC (under fire, 4kms w stretcher case no time)
Platoon in defence
Day 4
Adventurous training
Assault course
Debrief and feedback
To my mind this would demonstrate a far higher degree of competency among reservists and give ptes something else to work towards rather than a pots cse.
It could be administered on the basis of a course of instruction with a recognised qualification that might even be worn in badge form.
Apart from being fun it would significantly thin the butlins crowd and greatly reduce the waste of training expenses through people flaking on career courses.
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