Men and women who decide to come into this path deserve all our respect and gratitude. They know in advance how sacrifice this career will be, very far from home and risky situations, so all our recognition and big THANK YOU!
How often do they have you running in basic, it's hard to find answers about the fitness side of training. As I'm working towards being able to run most days without getting shin splints. I do have the fitness down but currently cant run more than once every other day or two, so i'm hesitant to apply as of now
This really helps!! I would like to be in the RAF band when I am older! When I was little I used to say to my dad (who was in the army) that I wanted to be in the military when the time comes and now 8 years later (I'm 14) I have made my decision to be in the RAF!!! I'm going to use this information to make myself stronger! :) Edit: 16 almost 17 now. I have not joined the RAF, but I am joining the British Army! I have my assessment centre in 9 days. Hopefully I get in as a musician, although I haven't heard about an audition at all. I will update after I go through the assessment centre. Update: I'm starting British Army Basic Training in September at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate. I'll be training there for 5 months, then I'll go to Portsmouth for my phase 2 training as a musician! Update: I started phase 2 last week, currently its been the best fuckin fun I've had in a long time. Phase 1 was shite, but the bonds you make with the people are incredible. I urge anyone to join the British Army! Its been amazing so far, and im less than a year in!
At the time of writing May 2024 my grandson is at RAF Halton starting his second week of the ten week basic. They have lost a few guys already, only those getting above 80% but fail get another go, below 80% and you are out, some guys left after day three days, get as fit as you can before you arrive, just up to standard is not enough.
HappierWolf GAM it depends on gender, role and age. The idea is that you have to be a minimum standard for your role, but age and gender come in to it because it is easier to reach a certain standard for a male or young person than a female or older person, they want you to push yourselves
@@sosborne9060But let's face it, the RAF hardly has high expectations for fitness, and if 2 people are going for the same job, they will need to do the same things, meaning if a woman cannot perform equally to a man, she does not deserve the job opportunity when a man with a better score may have failed. They are happy to take the same pay but don't want to do the same work.
@@finnmartin281 agree 100% fitness standards should be the same across the board. It's 2019 the RAF need to catch up with equality. I hope women joining the military will demand to do the same test as their male counterparts as 10 half reps is not a test, and insulting to a proud strong woman I'm sure. I have trained women to go from 0 to 10 full press ups in a couple of weeks following a simple progressive approach. Women are also generally lighter these tests are bodyweight so relative strength is tested. Good luck to anyone joining - let's raise these standards!
The fitness test was a lot harder when I was in. As LACs the SWO insisted that we do the beep test over the three lanes of the Westbound M4 corridor, in our pants! Couldn't get away with that now, but was seen as character building back then!
Im in the Raf regiment and passed this not long ago the best tip is to stop all exercise a year before signing up and make sure you eat as much junk food as possible
today while at my fitness test i passed everything apart from the sit ups as my instructor did not understand that she should stand on my feet while i’m doing them, i failed because of that and found it very unfair :/
@@SCPUtilised it’s called basic training…. This is only the selection process to find people who really want to be there and put effort in. Don’t want to waste £1000s training people who will leave
Hi guys, I’m an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel, which may interest some of you. I posted my first video regarding the DAA on Saturday. Please let me know if it was helpful, thank you.
Hi my man. Awesome I'm so glad I found this video and comment. I'm trying for the reserves at 46 😮 so any insights will be a massive help. I'll check out your channel. Btw thanks
My old Flight Sergeant use to do his bleep tests in his mobility scooter. Got up to level 9 and that was it full speed straight through the fire exit, turn right down the road and into The Spar shop, for well deserved snacks.
I've never heard anyone say that women are stronger than men. The difference in physical standards is fair considering men have way more testosterone than women.
@@georgeplummer4553 This is an irrelevant argument as the scenario you're giving is for combat roles (I.E infantry, gunners), which many militaries don't allow women into. The ones that do (I know the British Army is letting women into combat roles now) make sure that women are able to get up to men's standards. So I still don't see a problem with women not meeting men's standards in other roles, such as Engineering or the Medical side of things.
@@georgeplummer4553 I never said I disagreed, you just assumed I did. For combat roles, yes, women should meet the same standards, which some are. For less pysical roles, I don't see what the problem is having lower standards as you don't need to be amazingly fit. So I don't see what you're arguing against here...
@@RJW98 But the tests are still there for a reason. Is it really fair that a man who scores better than a female still fails when she passes purely because he has a penis? If a man is better qualified and suitable then they should be prioritised over ticking some diversity-equality boxes.
@@finnmartin281 And the difference in fitness standards is there for a reason. And yes it's fair, because that penis gives him the testosterone, and therefore strength, needed to pass physical tests at a higher fitness rate. If a woman wants to pass at a man's level, she'd have to work twice as hard as her male counterpart, so how is that fair? If a man can't do 20 pushups then quite frankly he should look into a different career choice. Same if a woman can't do 10. I just find it amazing how you people are getting so upset over 10 pushups...
As a female, I completely agree that women should be allowed to join all roles of all services IF they can meet the same fitness requirements as men. I don't understand the logic of making it easier in the name of "equality" an I'm sure plenty of women would be able to match the men in their test.
Most struggle to meet the men's pass requirement, a pass for female is 7.2 for the youngest age group and only goes down from there. A pass for the men is minimum 9.10 and that goes down over time. However there are some women who can and are fitter than some of the men just not most of them. However that is mainly down to biological reasons. Really fit women can be better than most guys in the Military however.
The second stage of training is learning which hotels to book into and how to order room service. That fitness test is the same as the warm up the army do before a morning run
Hi guys, I’m also an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force. I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel too, which I think may interest some of you. I posted my first video regarding the DAA, and I’d appreciate it if you could let me know if it has been helpful. Thank you, Vivek
So once you hit 20, 35, 1.5 miles and stage 9.03 u just get stopped, only wondering cos I'm unsure of whether I pace myself to do that or go all out and get as good as I can
difficult? the only difficult part of this test is the beep test where a 9+ score is fucking effort. but the press ups and sit ups? even my fat ass could do those
@@seemslegit6203 You have an anime profile picture which means your probably weak as shit and are not doing them correctly. In this training the sit and press ups have to be perfect each time. Your probably doing the easiest form of press and sit ups or are just cheating/lying.
my biggest fear / issue is the pushups. i can barely do 5 and its stressing me out, i've got my aptitude test on the 9th of this month, i know i've got plenty of time to work on pushups as the fitness test wont be for a few months yet but i'm struggling quite a bit. has anyone got any tips on how i can work on that aspect?
Just focus on doing 1 extra push-up every time. I did push ups until my arms just couldn't move anymore, then I'd move onto sit ups. Get a PT if you have the cash, to work on general fitness. Otherwise I wouldn't panic too much, you can always talk to your recruiter if you don't feel your capable of doing the fitness and need to delay it. Even if you do fail, you will likely get another chance prove yourself.
Hi Have you been using the 12 week fitness plan to help you pass the PJFT? It's on every role page on the RAF Recruitment website: www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/media/2231/20170117-pub772-fit_for_action.pdf RAF Recruitment
Yes,start by resting your knees down instead of your feet and do as many as you can then when your upper body is stronger start the full press ups and keep your lungs pumping to get the energy into your core.All the best!
Maybe do some bench press of weights at the gym to train your pecs up a bit and like the other chap said do an extra one every day, I'm near 40 and can still bang out least 40 in 60 seconds just rest for 5 seconds and do them as two sets etc
Hi The standards you need to meet are listed on every role page on the RAF Recruitment website. You can see exactly what you need to do there, only you know whether it's easy for you or whether you need to have time before you apply. RAF Recruitment
Hello . I also want to join as a nurse . Could you please let me know about the specialist interview questions. I’m a bit nervous about the fitness test too as I’m not the best at sit ups
@@shadiacranima2869 hello there. Have you eventually joined the RAF? I am interested in joining as well as a nurse but I think I will need more info about these tests and especially the swimming 😂
@@OyinloyeTosin-op2ol hello , I unfortunately got rejected due up my past medical history of anxiety but the RAF fitness test depends on whether you’re a man or woman and your age group. It only includes the running on a treadmill, sit ups and pushups . There is no swimming test
It means you have to run to level 7.2 on the bleep test to get a basic pass. So it starts at level 1 and goes up each minute with the beats progressively getting fast within that minute. 7.2 is about just under 8 minutes running. You'll have to also perform the push ups and sit ups. If you fail one area, you still have to do all the other areas. So if you failed the run they'd still expect you to do the push ups and sit ups regardless, pointless really if you've already failed the run as the run is the hardest but tbh
If you found it hard then you better crack away at some fitness before joining. I spent the 2.4km run chatting with the PT as I found it so easy. Even with that level of fitness training is still tough!
Love coming back to old videos like this and seeing all the comments from the knuckle dragging Army bods trying to poke fun at the RAF’s fitness standards, it’s funnier now because since covid the Army’s fitness standards are worse than the RAF’s, even the RAF Reg’s requirements are harder than the Army’s infantry standards these days 😂
You must be a mind reader as I was having this very conversation with one of my former work colleagues who joined the army during COVID and he said it was very easy
As it states on each role page on the RAF Recruitment website, there is additional assessment as part of the medical as it's on a case by case basis. RAF Recruitment
Hi It depends on which role you apply for, it could be in a local gym with a fitness instructor, or it could be with a PTI on a station. The standards are the same though. RAF Recruitment
When you do the actual RAF Fitness Test you shall do it in an enviroment like this. The only time you don't is the initial test they make you do where you run 2.4km in under 10.30 minutes.
@@bionicarmman1236 Have you been using the 12 week plan to help you? www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/media/2231/20170117-pub772-fit_for_action.pdf RAF Recruitment
No and even if you fail one area in the same test they still make you do all others. For example: if you fail the run, you still need to try and pass the push ups and sit ups even though you've failed the fitness test as a whole.
Guys help: i wanna join the pharmacy field of RAF: do I still expect all this and can anyone help with interview, this is what i have to know: initial recruit training phase 1 specialization training phase 2 training RAF stations in the UK and overseas RAF operations in the last 12 months NATO And what the pre joining fitness test entails it would be highly appreciated to receive some help, thanks
Im confused the web site have a number of press up/site up u must hit in 60sec for 100% pass but in this video i feel she saying just do you best and your get in?💁🏽♀️
Hi It states at the start of the video that the standards you're required to meet are set according to age and gender. The requirements you need to meet are listed on every role page on the RAF Recruitment website. They are the minimum you need to meet to progress your application, but you should give best effort. RAF Recruitment
Hi There are full instructions you can download, alongside the test itself on every role page on the RAF Recruitment website under the 'Fitness Requirements' section. Have a look! ;-) RAF Recruitment
I'm only thirteen and I would like to be a Regt. Gunner (obviously when I'm sixteen) but I need to shape up >^< ya know what I might come back to this comment in 3 years and reply and tell people how I did
In fairness, if you only just about pass the army one you’re really gonna struggle once training starts. There’s a lot more fitness involved than in RAF training. So maybe they want people already at a good level because they don’t spend as much effort building it up? This is pure conjecture.
I’m just curious why is the MSFT score required for a standard role in the RAF (9.10) even higher than it is for the Infantry in the army (8.01) ? Each role on the website seems to have the same fitness score whether you’re going for HR or RAF Gunner.
Hi Yes, they're the standards for entry for the RAF. It's not the Army, we can't comment on the Army standards. Some roles have higher requirements in the RAF too with different fitness tests. RAF Recruitment
I passed Infantry training at Catterick after being royal signals and I can't do a bleep test for toffee thankfully I'm decent at normal running and great at tabbing and assault course even did some of that with a fractured right tibia
Hi Have you had a look on the RAF Recruitment website at all of the roles we have? recruitment.raf.mod.uk/roles/roles-finder/medical-and-medical-support/medical-support-officer-physio RAF Recruitment
Hey if a transgender person wanted to join, would they be measured as their biological gender? There's no wrong or offensive answer, I just need to know which criteria I'm aiming for. Thanks!
Hi It will depend on your disability and whether it's something which precludes entry. As long as you meet the entry and eligibility criteria listed on the role page you're interested in then you can submit an application. The process determines entry to service. RAF Recruitment
I was the same. Couldn't even lift myself up for one. Do wall sit ups and then gradually lower yourself using a chair etc. then whatever you can find that's lower until you can do them. Remember it's only a minute too which allows for small breaks in between.
Never mind try this...start by resting your knees down instead of your feet and do as many as you can then when your upper body is stronger start the full press ups and keep your lungs pumping to get the energy into your core.All the best!
That is what standards are for, until you meet them you can't join. The fitness test is the last stage of joining, followed by this, the PRTC and another fitness test at your BRTC. Before this is AST, interview, medical review. This will take months, make sure you're training during this time. This test doesn't prove you're superhuman, it shows that you have a pulse. However, if you were to fail the fitness test, ussualy you would get another chance to pass it.
Hi Yes, you will need to pass the fitness test for your application to continue, that's why it's part of the application process, to make sure you're fit enough for service. RAF Recruitment
Carol Cook I’m same I wanna be in the raf but don’t think I’ll be fit anuf for this unless I stop smoking and work my little arse of and lose all my weight
Basically school P. E lessons and basic. Pointless. Run between lines as fast as u can and the do press ups and sit ups. Atleat the army has real training for fitness
this is just an entry requirement and then a test you have to complete every year... it's not supposed to be hard it's just to make sure everyone has a basic standard level of fitness... don't get me wrong it's easy as piss but there are alot of people out there who would struggle even with some practise!
Hi This is the entry test requirements, not fitness during training. Also, have you seen the Army requirements (which are now being rolled out across all of the armed forces)? RAF Recruitment
Men and women who decide to come into this path deserve all our respect and gratitude. They know in advance how sacrifice this career will be, very far from home and risky situations, so all our recognition and big THANK YOU!
If you can crack your fitness before you start basic training you will find it so much easier. That’s the best advice I could give you.
How much warm up do they do before the bleep test? 100 metres?
@@flathead184 nothing
@@TheLifeOfDan1 good. Lol
How often do they have you running in basic, it's hard to find answers about the fitness side of training. As I'm working towards being able to run most days without getting shin splints. I do have the fitness down but currently cant run more than once every other day or two, so i'm hesitant to apply as of now
thanks
All of this is exactly what we do for PE warm-ups
Ikr
Innit
I bet you wouldn’t get through training 😂
LUCA_ :P the fitness/pass test is pretty much the same as the training
@@hamzza_k3958 It's really not.
How to pass the RAF fitness test..............Turn up!
Peter Breen loool
😂
brown bastard they do a 1.5 mile run for the raf aswell it’s been updated
brown bastard I’ve literally just got off the phone too them and they have told me what to expect and sent me the details it has
@TRUMP 2020 bro the world record is 8:10 and before that was 8:24…if you seriously got a time like that, then I have mad respect for you 💪
This really helps!! I would like to be in the RAF band when I am older! When I was little I used to say to my dad (who was in the army) that I wanted to be in the military when the time comes and now 8 years later (I'm 14) I have made my decision to be in the RAF!!! I'm going to use this information to make myself stronger! :)
Edit: 16 almost 17 now. I have not joined the RAF, but I am joining the British Army! I have my assessment centre in 9 days. Hopefully I get in as a musician, although I haven't heard about an audition at all. I will update after I go through the assessment centre.
Update: I'm starting British Army Basic Training in September at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate. I'll be training there for 5 months, then I'll go to Portsmouth for my phase 2 training as a musician!
Update: I started phase 2 last week, currently its been the best fuckin fun I've had in a long time. Phase 1 was shite, but the bonds you make with the people are incredible. I urge anyone to join the British Army! Its been amazing so far, and im less than a year in!
Good luck 20 press ups isn't hard if you start excercising regularly you'll be able to smash theese
@@impyrobot thanks! :)
If its not bad enough you want to join these fairies.....you want to blow a flute too......why bother. Just stay at home on your playstation.
Good for you,hope you are on the way to making it happen.All the best!
Good luck kid, I’m in the RAF and all I can really say is that there is no room for Cliche’!!
At the time of writing May 2024 my grandson is at RAF Halton starting his second week of the ten week basic. They have lost a few guys already, only those getting above 80% but fail get another go, below 80% and you are out, some guys left after day three days, get as fit as you can before you arrive, just up to standard is not enough.
Thanks for this. I'm trying for the reserves at 46 😮. Are there loads of pull ups?
@@AJNaffiliate no pull-ups :-)
Man I have some training to do. Got 2 years of high school, 2 years of air college and this to get through.
It's not that hard if you're already skinny
Mate it's so easy
Glxph Logan you also gotta move to england, live their for 5 years or take the uk citizenship test
Ben Snow but Scotland wales Northern Ireland is the uk
Air college?
This is really unfair how men have a way higher fitness standard than women. Women say that they want equality well explain this
HappierWolf GAM it depends on gender, role and age. The idea is that you have to be a minimum standard for your role, but age and gender come in to it because it is easier to reach a certain standard for a male or young person than a female or older person, they want you to push yourselves
It’s really not that hard....
@@sosborne9060But let's face it, the RAF hardly has high expectations for fitness, and if 2 people are going for the same job, they will need to do the same things, meaning if a woman cannot perform equally to a man, she does not deserve the job opportunity when a man with a better score may have failed. They are happy to take the same pay but don't want to do the same work.
@@finnmartin281 agree 100% fitness standards should be the same across the board. It's 2019 the RAF need to catch up with equality. I hope women joining the military will demand to do the same test as their male counterparts as 10 half reps is not a test, and insulting to a proud strong woman I'm sure. I have trained women to go from 0 to 10 full press ups in a couple of weeks following a simple progressive approach.
Women are also generally lighter these tests are bodyweight so relative strength is tested.
Good luck to anyone joining - let's raise these standards!
Dude theres no pull ups.. how easy do u want it to.be
Are you alive?
Yes
You’re in!
Very informative, thank you!
The fitness test was a lot harder when I was in. As LACs the SWO insisted that we do the beep test over the three lanes of the Westbound M4 corridor, in our pants! Couldn't get away with that now, but was seen as character building back then!
im irish but every year i go to the airshow in ireland and the raf planes are in it and its amazing
Nice one...if you get to see them on active service that will blow your mind!Amazing to see and actually feel the air around you change!
The run test in school was hell
The bleep test we called it in school... I would let out a few bleeps afterwards I can tell you!!
That is a lot of 'sit-ups.' And they are the gut-wrenching haul-your-carcass-off-the-mat type not just crunches.
It is the Royal Air Force mate not a pe lesson
It’s the most common failure point
Im in the Raf regiment and passed this not long ago the best tip is to stop all exercise a year before signing up and make sure you eat as much junk food as possible
Wtf
@@jermaine___ r/woooosh
today while at my fitness test i passed everything apart from the sit ups as my instructor did not understand that she should stand on my feet while i’m doing them, i failed because of that and found it very unfair :/
Hi
Have you contacted your AFCO and advised them. You should do that straight away.
RAF Recruitment
Royal Air Force i did, they are in contact with me right now, thank you.
Number 9 needs to learn how to run with correct form.
How to pass... just knowing where the gym is normally is suffice and that’s even a mystery to some.
You don’t need to prepare at the gym, running every day and doing push-ups every day will get you the pass
knowing a guy called Jim or having driven past a gym
that is preparing tho@@dxncerr1233
If you do this, it doesnt mean that you are in. The test is across 12 weeks and its consists of 2k runs, swims, circuits, jogs, sit ups and push ups.
So you have to do this multiple times?
@@SCPUtilised it’s called basic training…. This is only the selection process to find people who really want to be there and put effort in. Don’t want to waste £1000s training people who will leave
Did you say swimming? 😳
@@InshasChoice you where like 😌I can do this but when u saw swimming u where like 🤡🌚//🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@chelsyrafael7489 my reaction exactly lol
Hi guys, I’m an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force.
I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel, which may interest some of you.
I posted my first video regarding the DAA on Saturday.
Please let me know if it was helpful, thank you.
Hi my man. Awesome I'm so glad I found this video and comment. I'm trying for the reserves at 46 😮 so any insights will be a massive help. I'll check out your channel. Btw thanks
I’m assuming you never got in as you didn’t post any new videos?
My old Flight Sergeant use to do his bleep tests in his mobility scooter. Got up to level 9 and that was it full speed straight through the fire exit, turn right down the road and into The Spar shop, for well deserved snacks.
I sleep well at night knowing that the raf have got my back. 👀
Keep dreaming
That was tainted with a dose of sarcasm. Obviously missed by some.....
@Séamus Meally all the armed forces are. In reality they have more time off than teachers.
Are you in the raf seamus?
@Séamus Meally not any more, time been served, done and dusted. Proud to be a vet.
Equality they say. Female are stronger they say
I've never heard anyone say that women are stronger than men. The difference in physical standards is fair considering men have way more testosterone than women.
@@georgeplummer4553 This is an irrelevant argument as the scenario you're giving is for combat roles (I.E infantry, gunners), which many militaries don't allow women into. The ones that do (I know the British Army is letting women into combat roles now) make sure that women are able to get up to men's standards. So I still don't see a problem with women not meeting men's standards in other roles, such as Engineering or the Medical side of things.
@@georgeplummer4553 I never said I disagreed, you just assumed I did. For combat roles, yes, women should meet the same standards, which some are. For less pysical roles, I don't see what the problem is having lower standards as you don't need to be amazingly fit. So I don't see what you're arguing against here...
@@RJW98 But the tests are still there for a reason. Is it really fair that a man who scores better than a female still fails when she passes purely because he has a penis? If a man is better qualified and suitable then they should be prioritised over ticking some diversity-equality boxes.
@@finnmartin281 And the difference in fitness standards is there for a reason. And yes it's fair, because that penis gives him the testosterone, and therefore strength, needed to pass physical tests at a higher fitness rate. If a woman wants to pass at a man's level, she'd have to work twice as hard as her male counterpart, so how is that fair? If a man can't do 20 pushups then quite frankly he should look into a different career choice. Same if a woman can't do 10.
I just find it amazing how you people are getting so upset over 10 pushups...
As a female, I completely agree that women should be allowed to join all roles of all services IF they can meet the same fitness requirements as men. I don't understand the logic of making it easier in the name of "equality" an I'm sure plenty of women would be able to match the men in their test.
Most struggle to meet the men's pass requirement, a pass for female is 7.2 for the youngest age group and only goes down from there. A pass for the men is minimum 9.10 and that goes down over time. However there are some women who can and are fitter than some of the men just not most of them. However that is mainly down to biological reasons. Really fit women can be better than most guys in the Military however.
Oh yeah, we do the running test at school. I got to wave 10 somehow and it’s big for me because I’ve got joint problems.
I'm ex RAF. I got level 15 and a bit when i was in on the bleep test. I was very fit though due to cross country running.
The second stage of training is learning which hotels to book into and how to order room service.
That fitness test is the same as the warm up the army do before a morning run
I'm really good a pushups and sit-ups, really need to work on the bleep test though
how many can you do
Wow, what an informative video. Who knew the RAF had a fitness test!
Ian Earl probably everyone
@@@altacc9325 Well very few in the Army ever knew!
It’s the military... what do you expect
no one understood the joke😂
@@remington-7008 Fr 😂
Thanks for the video. Hoping to join the Regt. Gunners. These videos have been great help.
THE ALTRHUNTER how you doing bud? I passed my AST & Med in October, got my fitness test in Jan! :)
Goodluck yo you both!
@@TheLifeOfDan1 How did you do mate?
Hi guys, I’m also an applicant in the process of joining the Royal Air Force.
I’ll be covering the entire application process on my channel too, which I think may interest some of you.
I posted my first video regarding the DAA, and I’d appreciate it if you could let me know if it has been helpful.
Thank you, Vivek
It's no longer a best effort test, now they stop each recruit once they reach their required standard.
So once you hit 20, 35, 1.5 miles and stage 9.03 u just get stopped, only wondering cos I'm unsure of whether I pace myself to do that or go all out and get as good as I can
I went through this when I joined the RAF. It was really difficult 😂
Pilot Officer In the RAF UK. How long did you train for before applying to be a pilot?
Louis Johnston something like 3 years I think. This was something like 40 years ago.
difficult? the only difficult part of this test is the beep test where a 9+ score is fucking effort. but the press ups and sit ups? even my fat ass could do those
@@seemslegit6203 You have an anime profile picture which means your probably weak as shit and are not doing them correctly. In this training the sit and press ups have to be perfect each time. Your probably doing the easiest form of press and sit ups or are just cheating/lying.
Pyrs bruh
my biggest fear / issue is the pushups. i can barely do 5 and its stressing me out, i've got my aptitude test on the 9th of this month, i know i've got plenty of time to work on pushups as the fitness test wont be for a few months yet but i'm struggling quite a bit. has anyone got any tips on how i can work on that aspect?
Just focus on doing 1 extra push-up every time. I did push ups until my arms just couldn't move anymore, then I'd move onto sit ups. Get a PT if you have the cash, to work on general fitness. Otherwise I wouldn't panic too much, you can always talk to your recruiter if you don't feel your capable of doing the fitness and need to delay it. Even if you do fail, you will likely get another chance prove yourself.
Hi
Have you been using the 12 week fitness plan to help you pass the PJFT?
It's on every role page on the RAF Recruitment website:
www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/media/2231/20170117-pub772-fit_for_action.pdf
RAF Recruitment
Yes,start by resting your knees down instead of your feet and do as many as you can then when your upper body is stronger start the full press ups and keep your lungs pumping to get the energy into your core.All the best!
Maybe do some bench press of weights at the gym to train your pecs up a bit and like the other chap said do an extra one every day, I'm near 40 and can still bang out least 40 in 60 seconds just rest for 5 seconds and do them as two sets etc
What is aptitude test? Also did you pass?
How difficult is the fitness test? I pretty much do 30km of cycling a week, alot of walking and lot of lifting and DIY work.
Hi
The standards you need to meet are listed on every role page on the RAF Recruitment website. You can see exactly what you need to do there, only you know whether it's easy for you or whether you need to have time before you apply.
RAF Recruitment
I am very much interested to join in RAF as a nursing officer ,
Well , I am bit nervous about this fitness test . But I will do my best 👍
This si the basic fitness test. The actual basic training as a whole makes this look like a jolly old stroll
Hello . I also want to join as a nurse . Could you please let me know about the specialist interview questions. I’m a bit nervous about the fitness test too as I’m not the best at sit ups
@@shadiacranima2869 hello there.
Have you eventually joined the RAF? I am interested in joining as well as a nurse but I think I will need more info about these tests and especially the swimming 😂
@@OyinloyeTosin-op2ol hello , I unfortunately got rejected due up my past medical history of anxiety but the RAF fitness test depends on whether you’re a man or woman and your age group. It only includes the running on a treadmill, sit ups and pushups . There is no swimming test
@@shadiacranima2869 oh
So sorry to hear about your experience. Thanks for the information.
Thanks for this helped me learn more and makes me want to join the RAF more
When demonstrating the press ups the participants weren't sat in numerical order.
What does the score for the Multi Stage Fitness Test Correlate to? Mine says 7.02. What does that mean?
It means you have to run to level 7.2 on the bleep test to get a basic pass. So it starts at level 1 and goes up each minute with the beats progressively getting fast within that minute. 7.2 is about just under 8 minutes running. You'll have to also perform the push ups and sit ups. If you fail one area, you still have to do all the other areas. So if you failed the run they'd still expect you to do the push ups and sit ups regardless, pointless really if you've already failed the run as the run is the hardest but tbh
I’ve got 2 year of high school and then RAF here I come
Thank you for this!
Wait so you need to get level 9.10 in the bleep test but didn’t they say it was a best effort exercise ?
You need to meet at least 9.10 to pass. You're expected to give best effort.
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@@royalairforce If the instructors do not think you have given best effort will they mark you down?
@@Ehsggsh12747
Hi, you need to meet the requirements listed. You're not marked down, it's a pass/fail test.
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Anyone help me here, it says this video came out 2 months ago but peoples comments are from 5 months ago.
PNTR probs put on private and then off
I just passed my pjft test today first attempt. It’s very hard and needs a lot of practice and endurance.
If you found it hard then you better crack away at some fitness before joining. I spent the 2.4km run chatting with the PT as I found it so easy. Even with that level of fitness training is still tough!
If you do this you can be in the raf with the also c to a in GCSEs is there anymore type of thing you need to be able to do
Love coming back to old videos like this and seeing all the comments from the knuckle dragging Army bods trying to poke fun at the RAF’s fitness standards, it’s funnier now because since covid the Army’s fitness standards are worse than the RAF’s, even the RAF Reg’s requirements are harder than the Army’s infantry standards these days 😂
You must be a mind reader as I was having this very conversation with one of my former work colleagues who joined the army during COVID and he said it was very easy
@@markokot8067 the only people that make such comments are usually some hypermong back marker who spent 4 years as a truck driver.
What do you mean by a best effort test? 1:07
Hi Tuhina,
It means you are aiming to get your best effort score, not just stopping at the pass mark.
Hope this helps.
Hold on I thought gender was a social construct?
Sorry to burst your bubble but it’s a biological construct
@@betabrooks5405 FACIST!!
Gender is a social construct, however sex is a biological construct and cant change our biological differences unfortunately
@@random5352 It was a joke, Christ almighty
@@random5352 r/whoooosh
As someone who is skinny and has terrible fitness I am now training for this
For the logistics driver role do you still have to do all this ?
Hi
Yes, you have a fitness test for every role.
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Yes you do. It's big standard however. A HR person would have to do the same fitness test as a chef
Really wish i joined the raf when i was younger love my history and war planes
depening on your age you might still be able to
It's ironic as most people in the RAF neither like History or War planes now. To most it's just a job they chose to do to "see the World"
I'm trying for the reserves at 46 😮. You might still have tine
Is LASIK/PRK surgery allowed and any instructions on that?
Don't ask here. Ask directly.
How do you find out what level of beep test, how many press ups and sits ups you need to do for someone who's much older and female?
Hi
Everything is listed on every role page on the RAF Recruitment website.
recruitment.raf.mod.uk/find-your-role
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I have a BMI of about 29 due to having lots of muscle mass. Would I be deemed overweight as its over the required 28?
As it states on each role page on the RAF Recruitment website, there is additional assessment as part of the medical as it's on a case by case basis.
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@RAF has the 2.4km Treadmill been replaced by the Bleep test?
Hi
Fitness requirements for all roles can be found on every role page on the RAF Recruitment website.
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The 2.4km run on treadmill is the "pre-joining fitness test (PJFT)" not the actual fitness test once you start training.
I’m 14 now and am considering joining the RAF in 3 years, that’s well enough time to get this down haha.
Me too!
the good thing about choosing to be in the army at a young age is you have more time to train then others, so you can get jacked by recruiting age
@@BritishMoron haha yeah, I did actually start aswell, now I can smash this test easily.
You mean, to 'Acomplish' this test. Use correct English for goodness sake not gobbledegook. Nougat!
@@Janus-fn2uz no lad
Will the fitness test be conducted within an environment like this or within a gym with a PT
Hi
It depends on which role you apply for, it could be in a local gym with a fitness instructor, or it could be with a PTI on a station. The standards are the same though.
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When you do the actual RAF Fitness Test you shall do it in an enviroment like this.
The only time you don't is the initial test they make you do where you run 2.4km in under 10.30 minutes.
10:30? its 11:11 i believe. Either way, incredibly difficult@@packersfanforlife7903
Will you pass if you complete the press ups the multistage fitness test but not the sit-ups?
Hi
No, you need to pass all elements.
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Royal Air Force fingers crossed then because I’m really struggling with them
@@bionicarmman1236
Have you been using the 12 week plan to help you?
www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/media/2231/20170117-pub772-fit_for_action.pdf
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No and even if you fail one area in the same test they still make you do all others.
For example: if you fail the run, you still need to try and pass the push ups and sit ups even though you've failed the fitness test as a whole.
I would die straight away
Guys help: i wanna join the pharmacy field of RAF: do I still expect all this and can anyone help with interview, this is what i have to know:
initial recruit training phase 1
specialization training phase 2 training
RAF stations in the UK and overseas
RAF operations in the last 12 months
NATO
And what the pre joining fitness test entails
it would be highly appreciated to receive some help, thanks
This is a warm up compared to the army fitness test lol😂
Will Hughes oh well it is different
I wonder how the Royal Marines feel about this
Will Hughes the army test is a warm up for the Royal Marines commando fitness test lol
@Connor GG sorry 'ard
Apples and oranges.
Guess US and Royal Marines still has the hardest PFT and basic training...
EDIT: 3:00
Well it’s a completely different job role so obviously… but simple minded aren’t you mate
Oh hey cool, i passed it. I got a score of 11 on the beep test, i got 35 on the push up test and i got 49 on the sit up tests
Is the push ups and sit ups within a minute?
@@aliakbarkhuzaima8530 Yeah, plenty of time for the push ups.
49 ?! wow !! that’s very high !!! Impressive , man you must be very fit !!!
where is the NAFFI????
*NAAFI
Im confused the web site have a number of press up/site up u must hit in 60sec for 100% pass but in this video i feel she saying just do you best and your get in?💁🏽♀️
Hi
It states at the start of the video that the standards you're required to meet are set according to age and gender. The requirements you need to meet are listed on every role page on the RAF Recruitment website. They are the minimum you need to meet to progress your application, but you should give best effort.
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@@royalairforce thank you!
What's the distance between the lines please? I can get the audio online. But not the lines! 😉 thanks
Hi
There are full instructions you can download, alongside the test itself on every role page on the RAF Recruitment website under the 'Fitness Requirements' section. Have a look! ;-)
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@@royalairforce thank you sir. Im hoping to reenlist and, as they say, forewarned is forearmed 😁
It says it in the video. “Placed 20 metres apart.”
Shame that this is unlisted, this is a great video.
Any minimum height requirements for joining?
No
I'm only thirteen and I would like to be a Regt. Gunner (obviously when I'm sixteen) but I need to shape up >^< ya know what I might come back to this comment in 3 years and reply and tell people how I did
We look forward to it! See you in three years.
@Hannah Edwards yep! ;)
@@theswedex yay :|
Keep going and make it happen!All the best for the future wherever it takes you!
Join the Para's. You won't regret it.
9.10 on the bleep test Jesus that’s higher then the one for infantry in the army
In fairness, if you only just about pass the army one you’re really gonna struggle once training starts. There’s a lot more fitness involved than in RAF training. So maybe they want people already at a good level because they don’t spend as much effort building it up? This is pure conjecture.
I’m just curious why is the MSFT score required for a standard role in the RAF (9.10) even higher than it is for the Infantry in the army (8.01) ? Each role on the website seems to have the same fitness score whether you’re going for HR or RAF Gunner.
Hi
Yes, they're the standards for entry for the RAF. It's not the Army, we can't comment on the Army standards. Some roles have higher requirements in the RAF too with different fitness tests.
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If your only just passing lvl 8.7 at assessment for infantry you got no hope once you get to basic! But you can only focus on yourself so good luck
I passed Infantry training at Catterick after being royal signals and I can't do a bleep test for toffee thankfully I'm decent at normal running and great at tabbing and assault course even did some of that with a fractured right tibia
They’re minimum requirements, not targets.
I am interested in physiotherapy, do you have any careers in the RAF for a physiotherapist
Hi
Have you had a look on the RAF Recruitment website at all of the roles we have?
recruitment.raf.mod.uk/roles/roles-finder/medical-and-medical-support/medical-support-officer-physio
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what abouit if someone would be good at computers but has a bad back
I had a reply saying disabled people are not welcome in the Air Force
Then you should get a job and google and not the armed forces. Pretty simple
Update as if August 2022.
You now only need to pass the diversity test and you're in.
This country is done for.
yikes cant even do one press up
One today, two tomorrow....and so it goes,if you want it you can do it,all the best!
exactly what i do in school pe warm ups,
I'll do it.
I'll do it.
I'll do it.
Did you do it?
@@LeoTheJust
He didn't do it.
He didn't do it.
He didn't do it.
@@bv2799 👍👍👍
Step 1: Learn how to sit down
Step 2: ...that’s it...
Hey if a transgender person wanted to join, would they be measured as their biological gender? There's no wrong or offensive answer, I just need to know which criteria I'm aiming for. Thanks!
It's a good question........
I've a bit of training to do
Is it the same for the RAF Regiment?
Hi
The RAF Regiment fitness test if different, you can see what that involves here:
ruclips.net/video/PsXZgblUhic/видео.html
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What about people with disabilities who are interested in joining the reserves?
Hi
It will depend on your disability and whether it's something which precludes entry. As long as you meet the entry and eligibility criteria listed on the role page you're interested in then you can submit an application. The process determines entry to service.
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@@royalairforce Thank you for your very swift reply 👍
Do you still get buzz cut when you join raf?
Have they taken the run out?
Yes 2 people got blisters and medics had to be called
Khabib Nurmagomedov does that mean I won’t have to run 1.5 miles when I do mine?
@@freddiesmountainbiking4100 no it's now only 50 meter run to show you can get to the front of the naffi line
Khabib Nurmagomedov 😂😂
From what I hear you do the run as your pre joining test and then the bleep test when you start.
Only 20 press ups in the royal marines its 50 just for speaking out of turn
While in the British army its 44 (last time i checked) so the standards in the Royal Marines are lacking big time haha
Different forces have different requirments but all the best to each and everyone who has the stones to have a go!.Take care
Yea but i absolutely suck at sit-ups specifically
One problem, terrible at push ups, can only do like 2
I could only do one but I did one a day and I also did many knee push ups and Wall push ups. I was at 20 push ups in no time!
I was the same. Couldn't even lift myself up for one. Do wall sit ups and then gradually lower yourself using a chair etc. then whatever you can find that's lower until you can do them. Remember it's only a minute too which allows for small breaks in between.
Never mind try this...start by resting your knees down instead of your feet and do as many as you can then when your upper body is stronger start the full press ups and keep your lungs pumping to get the energy into your core.All the best!
;p time to get fit lads.
What level does the bleep test go up to?
15
what is the satisfactory level? or passing mark?
Kaylon
Information can be found on the RAF Recruitment website:
www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment
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That's it? Or is there more?
Just turn up.
Can I do my work experience in the RAF?
So is there a 2.4km run?
It will depend on which role you're applying for.
But for almost all roles, yes, there is a 2.4km run on a treadmill.
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Royal Air Force Would I need to swim for the RPAS pilot role.
What about the run?
Hi
Please take a look here:
www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/fitness-in-the-raf
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Are you allowed to wear earphones and listen to music when you do 2.4km run on treadmill?
I'm gonna hazard a guess at no probably not
Sadly not, I did mine a few months ago and asked and was told no music
so basicaly its a 165 year old pe lesson warm up but under more pressure : )
If I fail the standards, will that prevent me from joininb
That is what standards are for, until you meet them you can't join. The fitness test is the last stage of joining, followed by this, the PRTC and another fitness test at your BRTC.
Before this is AST, interview, medical review. This will take months, make sure you're training during this time. This test doesn't prove you're superhuman, it shows that you have a pulse. However, if you were to fail the fitness test, ussualy you would get another chance to pass it.
Hi
Yes, you will need to pass the fitness test for your application to continue, that's why it's part of the application process, to make sure you're fit enough for service.
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@@royalairforce when do I hear back about my application
@@lucasbooth1832
It's currently taking between 4-5 weeks to process applications. You'll be advised as soon as it has been.
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I want to be in the RAF but I'm probably going to fail
Carol Cook I’m same I wanna be in the raf but don’t think I’ll be fit anuf for this unless I stop smoking and work my little arse of and lose all my weight
If you really want it dont give up as attitude and desire can get you through.All the best!
Lmao why the raf fitness test is easy. Good luck
Only 20 push up ??? Surely not
Basically school P. E lessons and basic. Pointless. Run between lines as fast as u can and the do press ups and sit ups. Atleat the army has real training for fitness
this is just an entry requirement and then a test you have to complete every year... it's not supposed to be hard it's just to make sure everyone has a basic standard level of fitness...
don't get me wrong it's easy as piss but there are alot of people out there who would struggle even with some practise!
@@danielevans3674
Fair enough.
Suppose fitness needs to be tested.
Hi
This is the entry test requirements, not fitness during training. Also, have you seen the Army requirements (which are now being rolled out across all of the armed forces)?
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