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Navy Fitness Testing

What tests are performed?

Below are some examples of fitness tests performed around the world from different departments, as found on the internet or submitted by others. Please note that not all the table's details have been checked, and some may be out of date, but they may give you an idea of what tests are being or have been performed. If you have any examples you would like added to this list, please contact me.

Navy

Royal Navy Fitness Test (RNFT)

On 1 April 1999 the Royal Navy Fitness Test (RNFT) was introduced for all RN and QARNNS personnel. Beginning with personnel under 25 years old, it has progressed annually to include additional 5 year age groups. Within DNPTS, the RNFT Office is responsible for developing, monitoring and implementing RN Fitness Testing policy, procedure, protocols and standards across the RN.

The RNFT is a health-based test, which is both age and gender fair (i.e. the standards have been set to take into account the physiological differences between the genders and the natural decline in stamina levels as one gets older). Testing is conducted and recorded solely by Service PTs. Where logistically possible, individuals are allowed to choose between either of these two tests:

the 2.4km (1.5 mile) run
the Multi Stage Fitness Test (MSFT).

United States Navy

The Navy Physical Readiness Tests, with associated height / weight / body fat measurements, are conducted twice each fiscal year. The test is designed to measure flexibility, muscular endurance and aerobic capacity. The Navy physical fitness test consists of the following:

This is a standard PR test used by other braches and many law enforcement agencies across the United States. More on the Navy PRT

Navy Fitness Test Links

Here are some web sites that have been found concerning recruiting and the fitness test requirements for different departments. If you know of a web page that I have not listed below that details job specific test requirements, or a link is not working, please contact me.

the Navy Fitness Program from Mission Support Branch (PERS-651)

fitness testing for Army, Air Force, Marines, Law Enforcement (Police), Fire Department
general forces tests.
See also the forces links page.
videos of forces fitness testing