navy fitness test
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so i want to join the navy as an officer, preferably as a warfare officer.
iv seen on there website about mile and a half times for ratings but nothing about fitness tests for officers.
the only mention of this is at the admiralty interview board where:
"As the final event of the day, candidates are tested as to their level of fitness. This is assessed by means of the Multi-Stage Fitness Assessment. This is not a pass or fail test, Candidates are being tested on their motivation, which is compared to the expected level a candidate of a certain age and sex should attain."
anybody been through this recruitment process or know any more about it?
iv seen on there website about mile and a half times for ratings but nothing about fitness tests for officers.
the only mention of this is at the admiralty interview board where:
"As the final event of the day, candidates are tested as to their level of fitness. This is assessed by means of the Multi-Stage Fitness Assessment. This is not a pass or fail test, Candidates are being tested on their motivation, which is compared to the expected level a candidate of a certain age and sex should attain."
anybody been through this recruitment process or know any more about it?
AIB, yes, years ago. It's just a bleep test, nothing heavy at all.
Trust me, you (should) have more to worry about at the AIB than running around a little.
Ask on www.rumration.co.uk for some up to date advice, and good luck.
Trust me, you (should) have more to worry about at the AIB than running around a little.
Ask on www.rumration.co.uk for some up to date advice, and good luck.
The MSFT is the bleep test.
Basically a series of shuttle runs over a set distance that gets faster the longer you can keep up.
It`s been a few years since I`ve done one though.
In fact, here you go....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-stage_fitness_t...
Basically a series of shuttle runs over a set distance that gets faster the longer you can keep up.
It`s been a few years since I`ve done one though.
In fact, here you go....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-stage_fitness_t...
Edited by Deerfoot on Wednesday 11th February 14:56
Off topic, but probably of interest to those clicking on this thread. Go onto you tube and search for "NAVY SEALS BUDS TRAINING 1 A". It's split into 5 parts per episode. It's documentary on the SEALs training/selection course, which is pretty interesting. I have to say I was surprised how unfit they look on day 1.
Edited by rhinochopig on Wednesday 11th February 15:09
samdale said:
so i want to join the navy as an officer, preferably as a warfare officer.
Phew, that was close. I thought you said 'welfare officer'!samdale said:
"As the final event of the day, candidates are tested as to their level of fitness. This is assessed by means of the Multi-Stage Fitness Assessment. This is not a pass or fail test
I'm struggling to see the point of a test which isn't a test...lawrence567 said:
Isn't the Navy for the Homosexuals?
I thought the Navy Seals was American?
The English versions is the SBS is it not?
Supposed to be one of the hardest organisations to get into (more so than the SAS).
Although i could be completely wrong?
They are 'mirkins. I was sent the link today and found the doc interesting. Thought others might.I thought the Navy Seals was American?
The English versions is the SBS is it not?
Supposed to be one of the hardest organisations to get into (more so than the SAS).
Although i could be completely wrong?
Yes. Yes it is. 'Top Gun' was a Navy movie. 'In the Navy' was sung by a gang of homos. What is hetro about hundreds of tattooed boys on a ship bobbing up and down?Ahh I did the AIB at Sultan back in the day (12/13 years ago), Bearing in mind I was under selection for aircrew (pilot/observer)
AIB didnt in its day deal with fitness this was assessed at HMS Dryad after the AIB, AIB did a team working exercise (benches, ropes, barrels over a body of water) and lots of testing and interviews.
Fitness at HMS Dryad was the full works (I Was going for observer) from electrodes on your head to jogging on a treadmill with a mask on.
I was offered a place at Britannia but due to family commitments I could not commence my training
Which is the single biggest regret in my life now looking back at it.
If you do get the chance to go in then do so and only think of yourself and no others...... Sorry getting annoyed cant you tell hehe
Best of luck with it all!
AIB didnt in its day deal with fitness this was assessed at HMS Dryad after the AIB, AIB did a team working exercise (benches, ropes, barrels over a body of water) and lots of testing and interviews.
Fitness at HMS Dryad was the full works (I Was going for observer) from electrodes on your head to jogging on a treadmill with a mask on.
I was offered a place at Britannia but due to family commitments I could not commence my training
Which is the single biggest regret in my life now looking back at it.If you do get the chance to go in then do so and only think of yourself and no others...... Sorry getting annoyed cant you tell hehe
Best of luck with it all!
lawrence567 said:
Isn't the Navy for the Homosexuals?
I thought the Navy Seals was American?
The English versions is the SBS is it not?
Supposed to be one of the hardest organisations to get into (more so than the SAS).
Although i could be completely wrong?
A homo jibe from someone called Lawrence!?! You aren't fooling anyone mate.I thought the Navy Seals was American?
The English versions is the SBS is it not?
Supposed to be one of the hardest organisations to get into (more so than the SAS).
Although i could be completely wrong?
Right, you will need to pass MSFT (bleep test) or a 1.5 mile run. Times differ according to age, but for an excellent pass you need to be looking at a level 13 MSFT score or a sub 9 minute 1.5 mile run at age 25-30. Under 25 you need level 10.2 MSFT minimum or 11.30 minute 1.5 miler. If you can't do that, then you need to grip yourself and get it sorted because you will suffer in training. Especially if you need remedial training and lose valuable admin time.
Kaelic said:
Ahh I did the AIB at Sultan back in the day (12/13 years ago), Bearing in mind I was under selection for aircrew (pilot/observer)
AIB didnt in its day deal with fitness this was assessed at HMS Dryad after the AIB, AIB did a team working exercise (benches, ropes, barrels over a body of water) and lots of testing and interviews.
Fitness at HMS Dryad was the full works (I Was going for observer) from electrodes on your head to jogging on a treadmill with a mask on.
I was offered a place at Britannia but due to family commitments I could not commence my training Which is the single biggest regret in my life now looking back at it.
If you do get the chance to go in then do so and only think of yourself and no others...... Sorry getting annoyed cant you tell hehe
Best of luck with it all!
Ah, Dryad, I went through a little bit before you, but yes, that was a laugh, wasn't it AIB didnt in its day deal with fitness this was assessed at HMS Dryad after the AIB, AIB did a team working exercise (benches, ropes, barrels over a body of water) and lots of testing and interviews.
Fitness at HMS Dryad was the full works (I Was going for observer) from electrodes on your head to jogging on a treadmill with a mask on.
I was offered a place at Britannia but due to family commitments I could not commence my training
Which is the single biggest regret in my life now looking back at it.If you do get the chance to go in then do so and only think of yourself and no others...... Sorry getting annoyed cant you tell hehe
Best of luck with it all!
As for the way it is at AIB now, is it a test? Officially no, but if you have some big pasty monster breathing out of his back orifice after 2 minutes exercise, how well do you think that looks on your write up? Not good is the correct answer.
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to pass the MSFT when you attend the AIB - the effort you put in is most important, i.e. if you've told them you run marathons for fun and drop out as soon as you've passed without breaking sweat, then it will look bad. If you have admitted you're not the world's fittest person and you drop out before the pass mark, but then have to go outside to heave your guts up, then it shows you're at least willing to give your all. The fitness is a tiny part of your AIB mark, as it's the easiest to 'put right' during training.
When you get to Britannia Royal Naval College, you will need to pass the MSFT or 2.4km run every phase (7 weeks) or you will be put on warnings. If you can't pass it during your whole time at the college then you won't pass out, although that's highly unlikely.
Good luck with the AIB, even if you are going to be a warfairy!
When you get to Britannia Royal Naval College, you will need to pass the MSFT or 2.4km run every phase (7 weeks) or you will be put on warnings. If you can't pass it during your whole time at the college then you won't pass out, although that's highly unlikely.
Good luck with the AIB, even if you are going to be a warfairy!
just another shameless boost quick question what is the process before you get to the AIB? im going to a presentation at my local navy careers office thingy and not sure what to expect there. and also what the next step is.
i kinda know from what iv read u can hardly just book an appointment at the AIB and turn up. whats the process pre-AIB?
i kinda know from what iv read u can hardly just book an appointment at the AIB and turn up. whats the process pre-AIB?
With me I was offered quite a few "away days" once I had shown an interest and filled out all the forms.
From what I remember:
The Guy at Manchester Careers was a Lt Rook (how spooky I remember this lol!)
Firstly there is the informal chat "I want to be an officer etc...." Given lots of bumpf about officer training etc in the Navy.
Then we had a proper chat after he had given me lots of info about how to become and officer, he asked me questions based on the bumpf he had given me, mainly to see if I am capable of learning stuff etc..
I then did some basic tests at the careers office and filled out some more forms which were then sent down to HMS Sultan.
I was then offered the "away days" which were visits to my "trade" related bases, so I went down to RNAS Culdrose and Yeovilton which were great as I got to get a couple of whirly bird rides. I then visited HMS Lancaster (I think it was) a couple of weeks before my AIB and spent a day onboard her (docked up) with virtually full access (Was with another couple of candidates) escorted by a seaman.
I then went off to RAF Cranwell for my flying aptitude tests. Will never forget that train station or the minibus which picked us up (this step is only for FAA peeps!)
Couple of weeks later I was asked to attend my AIB at HMS Sultan, which was a 2 day thingy of tests/interviews etc...
Next day after Sultan I was at HMS Dryad on the medical and by this time you are an officer candidate so you get treated as such too (better room and food!)
You get told you will be put forward onto the short list for Britannia and are then sent home.
Wait a few weeks (while the sift other candidates and pick the best) and then you will be told if you are going to Britannia Royal Naval College and when your start date will be.
From there you will be sent a shed load more info from the careers officer and Britannia which will include what will be expected of you and what you can expect from it.
Like I said previously go for it and enjoy it, you can become a family man, office geek, ideal boyfriend later in life.....
From what I remember:
The Guy at Manchester Careers was a Lt Rook (how spooky I remember this lol!)
Firstly there is the informal chat "I want to be an officer etc...." Given lots of bumpf about officer training etc in the Navy.
Then we had a proper chat after he had given me lots of info about how to become and officer, he asked me questions based on the bumpf he had given me, mainly to see if I am capable of learning stuff etc..
I then did some basic tests at the careers office and filled out some more forms which were then sent down to HMS Sultan.
I was then offered the "away days" which were visits to my "trade" related bases, so I went down to RNAS Culdrose and Yeovilton which were great as I got to get a couple of whirly bird rides. I then visited HMS Lancaster (I think it was) a couple of weeks before my AIB and spent a day onboard her (docked up) with virtually full access (Was with another couple of candidates) escorted by a seaman.
I then went off to RAF Cranwell for my flying aptitude tests. Will never forget that train station or the minibus which picked us up (this step is only for FAA peeps!)
Couple of weeks later I was asked to attend my AIB at HMS Sultan, which was a 2 day thingy of tests/interviews etc...
Next day after Sultan I was at HMS Dryad on the medical and by this time you are an officer candidate so you get treated as such too (better room and food!)
You get told you will be put forward onto the short list for Britannia and are then sent home.
Wait a few weeks (while the sift other candidates and pick the best) and then you will be told if you are going to Britannia Royal Naval College and when your start date will be.
From there you will be sent a shed load more info from the careers officer and Britannia which will include what will be expected of you and what you can expect from it.
Like I said previously go for it and enjoy it, you can become a family man, office geek, ideal boyfriend later in life.....
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