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As previously alluded:
EXTENDED ROYAL MARINE CANDIDATE Pre Joining Fitness Test (PJFT)
INTRODUCTION
A significant number of candidates fail the PRMC because they are unable to complete the three mile run at the very beginning of the course, within the required timings. (75% or PRMC fails occur on the 3 mile run)
As it amounts to considerable waste, RM candidates will in future complete a three mile run, as their Pre Joining Fitness Test.
New RM PJFT
In order to ensure that RM candidates are able to complete the three mile run, an RM candidate PJFT is being introduced. This will consist of 2x2.4km runs; the first run to be completed within 12m 30s, the second run, to be a best effort, but within 10m 30, with a minutes rest in between the two runs. The runs are to be conducted on a 2 degree inclination on the running machine.
The new RM PJFT will be introduced on 01 Sep 08. Any candidate who has been informed by letter before 31 Aug 08, that the PJFT consists of only the one 2.4 km run, is to continue with that standard and may attend the PRMC (provided they meet the required timing).
The new RM PJFT letter will be sent on/after 01 Sep 08.
PJFT
RM New PJFT Standard Timings
First part a steady 2.4kms in time allowed 12m30s
Second part a 2.4kms timed best effort 10m30s
(Both parts must be completed within the allotted time)
For RM, the running machine is to be set to 2 degree inclination, throughout the test.
The candidate is to have a thorough warm up and stretch, prior to commencing the test.
The candidate is to control all settings on the running machine, speeding up and slowing down as required.
The time when the distance on the running machine reaches 2.4km is to be recorded, to the nearest whole second
For RM, there is to be a 1min wind-down/break before the second timed run. Again the time when the distance on the running machine reaches 2.4km is to be recorded, to the nearest whole second
EXTENDED ROYAL MARINE CANDIDATE Pre Joining Fitness Test (PJFT)
INTRODUCTION
A significant number of candidates fail the PRMC because they are unable to complete the three mile run at the very beginning of the course, within the required timings. (75% or PRMC fails occur on the 3 mile run)
As it amounts to considerable waste, RM candidates will in future complete a three mile run, as their Pre Joining Fitness Test.
New RM PJFT
In order to ensure that RM candidates are able to complete the three mile run, an RM candidate PJFT is being introduced. This will consist of 2x2.4km runs; the first run to be completed within 12m 30s, the second run, to be a best effort, but within 10m 30, with a minutes rest in between the two runs. The runs are to be conducted on a 2 degree inclination on the running machine.
The new RM PJFT will be introduced on 01 Sep 08. Any candidate who has been informed by letter before 31 Aug 08, that the PJFT consists of only the one 2.4 km run, is to continue with that standard and may attend the PRMC (provided they meet the required timing).
The new RM PJFT letter will be sent on/after 01 Sep 08.
PJFT
RM New PJFT Standard Timings
First part a steady 2.4kms in time allowed 12m30s
Second part a 2.4kms timed best effort 10m30s
(Both parts must be completed within the allotted time)
For RM, the running machine is to be set to 2 degree inclination, throughout the test.
The candidate is to have a thorough warm up and stretch, prior to commencing the test.
The candidate is to control all settings on the running machine, speeding up and slowing down as required.
The time when the distance on the running machine reaches 2.4km is to be recorded, to the nearest whole second
For RM, there is to be a 1min wind-down/break before the second timed run. Again the time when the distance on the running machine reaches 2.4km is to be recorded, to the nearest whole second
