Annual fitness test grades/age

[pirate]

Hi All,

Could somebody please tell me the grades and age categories for the annual fitness test?

I have turned 35 and am wondering the amount of push-ups/sit-ups required for me to pass and also the time limits for the run and loaded march.

Would very much appreciate this information.

[DeV]

Grade 4
PU 23
SU 18
2 miles 17:10 (add 2 mins of female)
10km 105 mins

[pirate]

Thank you.

[Auldsod]

Hi, does anyone have the detail or document for the current fitness test requirements for all age categories?

I used to have a link but it's now broken and the DF site only has the initial entry tests.

Thanks in advance!

[DeV]

Why?

[X-RayOne]

Why?

Not everybody on the board is 35

[DeV]

Hi, does anyone have the detail or document for the current fitness test requirements for all age categories?

I used to have a link but it's now broken and the DF site only has the initial entry tests.

Thanks in advance!

What age group are you looking for?

[Truck Driver]

Auldsod, TI 05/2007 deals with the DF fitness tests

[Auldsod]

What age group are you looking for?

I was looking for the bracket from 30-35.

[Auldsod]

Auldsod, TI 05/2007 deals with the DF fitness tests

Don't have access unfortunately but thanks.

[DeV]

I was looking for the bracket from 30-35.

Minimums to get grade 4

Push ups - 26
Sit ups - 22
3.2km / 2 Miles - 16:42 mins
10 km - 99 mins

[Auldsod]

Minimums to get grade 4

Push ups - 26
Sit ups - 22
3.2km / 2 Miles - 16:42 mins
10 km - 99 mins

Thanks

[morpheus]

It is my opinion that regardless of corps or unit, you should set a target of grade 1 in your age group. As an infantry NCO I always set my target as grade 1 for 18 - if you're going to lead a section with 18 year olds in it, you damn well better be fitter than the best of them. Lead from the front!

[Poiuyt]

It is my opinion that regardless of corps or unit, you should set a target of grade 1 in your age group. As an infantry NCO I always set my target as grade 1 for 18 - if you're going to lead a section with 18 year olds in it, you damn well better be fitter than the best of them. Lead from the front!

At one stage an idea was floated that all those who got Grade 1 in each part of the test would receive a certificate or award from the DFPES, possibly even an extra day off a year. Never came to much, pity.

[DeV]

Thanks

That’s for those aged 30 to 34 (ie under 35)

For info grade 3:
Push ups - 32
Sit ups - 26
3.2 km - 15:41 mins
10 km - 81 mins

For info the first 3 are in sports gear

The 10km is (generally cross country), can be as they say in a UK “a cheeky one” (eg hills etc). It is done in uniform and boots carry battle vest and patrol pack (which must weigh min 14 kg).

Note if you plan to consume any water that you have included in that 14 kg, it must still weigh 14 kg at the end of the 10km (as a very very rough guide if you plan to drink a litre of water during the 10km you’d be carrying min 15 kg)

[Auldsod]

It is my opinion that regardless of corps or unit, you should set a target of grade 1 in your age group. As an infantry NCO I always set my target as grade 1 for 18 - if you're going to lead a section with 18 year olds in it, you damn well better be fitter than the best of them. Lead from the front!

I couldn't agree with you more. I'm currently down at grade four for my age category and will be having a fitness test in a few weeks. I'm realistic about how much I can get done before the date though. I will be striving for grade 3 and onwards after that. The fitness aspect was one of the reasons I joined.

[Auldsod]

That’s for those aged 30 to 34 (ie under 35)

For info grade 3:
Push ups - 32
Sit ups - 26
3.2 km - 15:41 mins
10 km - 81 mins

For info the first 3 are in sports gear

The 10km is (generally cross country), can be as they say in a UK “a cheeky one” (eg hills etc). It is done in uniform and boots carry battle vest and patrol pack (which must weigh min 14 kg).

Note if you plan to consume any water that you have included in that 14 kg, it must still weigh 14 kg at the end of the 10km (as a very very rough guide if you plan to drink a litre of water during the 10km you’d be carrying min 15 kg)

And my next target!

[DeV]

I couldn't agree with you more. I'm currently down at grade four for my age category and will be having a fitness test in a few weeks. I'm realistic about how much I can get done before the date though. I will be striving for grade 3 and onwards after that. The fitness aspect was one of the reasons I joined.

You’d be surprised the motivation can be gained by running (semi competitively) in a group.

Finishing ahead of younger people and/or more senior ranks helps too

[Auldsod]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, is the final grading for the test a composite of all three?

For example a grade 4 on the run, a grade 3 on the PU+SU and a grade 3 for the 10km march would be overall a grade 3?

[DeV]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, is the final grading for the test a composite of all three?

For example a grade 4 on the run, a grade 3 on the PU+SU and a grade 3 for the 10km march would be overall a grade 3?

You will be individually graded 1-6 based on the amount/timing for each element.

There are 3 parts to “ITs” (annual fitness test)
Part 1 is screening - any injuries, BMI etc
Part 2 - the push ups, sit ups and 2.4 km
Part 3 - the 10km

For part 2, you’ll be graded in each of the 3 elements and the average is the final grade for part 2. Eg you get grade 1 in PU, 3 in SU and 2 in the run you get grade 2 for part 2.

You must get minimum grade 4 in each element to pass and if you fail any element you can’t go onto the next.

The part 3 receives a stand-alone grade (you must have successfully got min grade 4 in part 2 within 8 weeks of attempting part 3.



In summary,
At the end you’ll receive a grade for part 2 (PU, SU and 2.4km) and a separate grade for part 3

[bohs fan]

Hello folks doing the Cosantoir 10km run around the same time as the fitness tests can be useful , I have done this in the past & it definitely helped my 1960,s carcass over the line!!

[Exile]

Hi all,

If someone has the grade 1s scores for over 35s that would be helpful too

[DeV]

Hi all,

If someone has the grade 1s scores for over 35s that would be helpful too

Which age group?

There is 17-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, >60

TI 05/2007 is the document you want.... it is not restricted

[Auldsod]

Which age group?

There is 17-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, >60

TI 05/2007 is the document you want.... it is not restricted

How can the document be accessed Dev? I don't have access to the DF intranet. Is there another source?

[DeV]

How can the document be accessed Dev? I don't have access to the DF intranet. Is there another source?

Your unit, just ask for the relevant pages and say that you want to try to get grade 1