*2020* What is the British Army Fitness Test? | What is the Infantry standard? | Civilian To Soldier

[@freezemovement5863]

Anyone else just here to continuoulsy watch the Vids so you dont lose Motivation while waiting for Assesment centre date

[@danmcr2884]

I waited 5 months mouthe to lockdown passed everything but wouldn't let me run coz I had covid 2 months ago so another 3 months wait for me.. Assessment is easy thou my advice is take your own food. And medical is maddness you'll sanitize your hands 100 times

[@liam6361]

Amen lol

[@francisya6775]

Yeah me too lol

[@lewiswilmer1184]

Already done mine, haha.

[@2pactheg621]

Yup can't wait for Lichfield for the 18th

[@Aj-go3qj]

These lads won’t realise how lucky they are to have a platoon commander like you filming everything wish I had it through training

[@djrxp]

I am going to show them this comment!🙏😂

[@kylebrand1536]

Just got back from my assessment yesterday, glad to say that I’m now waiting on a paratrooper selection date, the experience is unreal, if you’re thinking of doing it, honestly do it best decision I’ve made in my life

[@djrxp]

Awesome stuff. Well done

[@sickness1534]

@Kyle Brand how is it working out for you bud

[@JamieCS1983]

Was it a good decision?

[@xXinhumanXx]

​@@JamieCS1983I second this, let us know how it worked out!

[@kvahuest2998]

this really helps me see what i need to train like, just need to get my endurance and strength up then im good

[@sugaryspicedfj]

Super proud of my Fijian brothers working hard for it there 👏👏👏👏

[@Kallum-Bone]

I'm signing for infantry next year so this is helpful 💪🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@djrxp]

Great! Good luck. What regiment do you want to join?

[@Kallum-Bone]

djrxp the rifles 💪🏻🇬🇧

[@djrxp]

Awesome!

[@adrianlaguea8631]

Same💪💪

[@Chinny42nd]

@@adrianlaguea8631 also same, assessment feb 16th

[@garrithsmith799]

I'm joining in a few weeks CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Honestly cant wait to be a part of it!

[@djrxp]

Good stuff. It's worth the wait and the hard work. Where will you be training?

[@garrithsmith799]

djrxp I don’t know yet. I have my video conference end of the month. I’m from Banbury so I’d imagine oxford.

[@djrxp]

Good luck with it!

[@jaygear2799]

These videos are great so helpful for people like me wanting to join

[@djrxp]

Thanks, I'm glad they help!

[@br1xh]

Would just like to say if ur worried about the assessment centre don’t , obviously try ur hardest but if u have a good basic level of fitness you will be fine

[@syphoss3621]

This was so helpful thanks. Currently in the joining process and im 17 cheers

[@djrxp]

Glad it helped!

[@johnnysu2006]

Go on lads enjoy the training

[@djrxp]

Absolutely - you get out what you put in!

[@Kyle-si2ef]

Just sent off my application, hoping I can pass the infantry standard when the time comes.

[@tjames0535]

Easy mate only hard one is paras which I’m doing

[@simrandhillon2254]

Did u pass for paras?

[@ashleecoggin2630]

10 days left till I go for my phase 1 catterick 🤩🤪

[@joshuasykes2458]

Same here bud see you there

[@ashleecoggin2630]

Joshua Sykes Awh nicee sweet as

[@generalgrievous9841]

Good luck mate

[@ashleecoggin2630]

I’ll look for ya what’s ur insta or snap?

[@god4143]

Have fun u fuckin’ crow bag

[@connormonkman1618]

I didn’t know you had to do a bleep test this is the only video confirming that so thank you

[@johnaldridgegold2243]

It's only when covid is still around otherwise it's a 2km run

[@patricksaul1469]

@@johnaldridgegold2243 do you not have to do it anymore? on the website it still says you need to do it

[@johnaldridgegold2243]

@@patricksaul1469 last I was told it was only around because of covid but it may have replaced the 2km run

[@notkerne017]

Can’t wait for my training hopefully it’s soon

[@airbornevet111]

In 2012 when I joined, we had a mile and a half, push ups and sit ups. How things have changed since then. Civvy now, living the dream!

[@bobjob7611]

Living the dream how?

[@bobjob7611]

Living the dream how?

[@Realist-2506]

@airborne veteran same pal when I joined in 97, I’m currently in the process of joining the TA in 4 para, failed p company in 2001 and never been able to let go. Was referred in December for failing the bleep test , got to level 10 but needed 11.6 which I’ve managed to do before , just couldn’t pull the trigger on the day. Got my re assessment on the 8th April, last chance saloon. REDEMPTION

[@airbornevet111]

@@Realist-2506 Good luck with it. I would have joined the TA, but my back is permanently knackered.

[@Realist-2506]

@@airbornevet111 appreciated mate

[@mr.volitle6268]

My dad was in the army 20 years ago it’s a bit different now the training was way more harsh 20 years ago and that’s how I got taught and I’m going into the army right after college

[@FM-qg1im]

Fucking love this series! Thank you so much, I watch every couple weeks now 😅

[@djrxp]

Yes mate💪

[@f.a7896]

last time i did the bleep test i got a 4, but i have also lost 100lbs since then so who knows

[@imranzazai7404]

Very professional army.

[@djrxp]

Agreed!

[@swampmonkey19]

Cant wait to start phase 1 as soon as i finsh uni in 2022

[@djrxp]

Plenty of time to prep💪

[@shandeepsingh4456]

Great information brother keep it up also I have one question that is , can I join British Army when I come uk as an international student actually I m from commonwealth contry that is India can I join whenever I am studying in uk

[@djrxp]

Thanks! You won't be able to join the Army, go through training and do your studies at the same time. Unless I have misunderstood the question?

[@anujjha4225]

@@djrxp means we can do our basic training and study at same time.... And after completing our studies.. We will go through phase 2 training or join the army

[@shandeepsingh4456]

djrxp ! Yah when we are study in uk and as well as we do basic training can we able to go in uk army campus for complete the race or is there any restrictions between international students can you please get information from your best friends or officers about this question and share with us in the next video we greatly thankful to you

[@bigjohn697791]

See the test has changed since 2013. A Mile and a Half in 10.30 or 9.30 for Specialist (Para/Commando) Press ups and Situps in 2 minutes. 8 mile tab in 1 hour 55 minutes.weight depending on corp and trade etc..

[@bigjohn697791]

Oh and I forgot ICFT and ACFT

[@ar6_airsoft337]

Should have my assessment in a few months, bricking it ngl

[@Reacher101]

Dont be mate, it's all pretty straight forward. It's the medical that catches people out I've had to appeal twice and I'm now going back for a 3rd time

[@benr7475]

Jake Lane yh true I was there the other week and my group went from 40 to 32 or some cuz of the medical

[@Reacher101]

@@benr7475 yep. Unfortunately it's a ball ache. I'm due to go back again and this time I'm not getting my Hope's up

[@djrxp]

Good luck for it! Prepare as best as you can. A few months is plenty of time to train💪

[@Reacher101]

@@djrxp appriciate that mate! Your videos are always good to watch! - fingers crossed for AC so I can start training 💪🇬🇧

[@TradingClub.]

Can you do updated vid on all fitness tests and top mark scores to aid. For

[@paulboulter7823]

Did I miss the square bashing??.

[@kylechristie1891]

Got a link to the bleep test you use and details on distance. Cheers

[@djrxp]

It's done on a CD and is a specific one. However there are many online (e.g. KZbin) you can use. Distance is 20m so find a 20m one :)

[@kylechristie1891]

djrxp thanks man. Loving the stuff. Just awaiting a date to finally get my phase 1 training going

[@uniformtitan1155]

I am joining the army as infantry in a year and 8 months can you give me some tips to improve my stamina to run for longer and faster

[@djrxp]

Head over to my Instagram and there's stuff on there that can help. But, as the saying goes, make your easy runs easy and your hard runs hard. Essentially, when running longer distances, run at a slower pace. Something more comfortable

[@TheFortuneCompass]

Because of COVID, everyone who does the fitness assessment has it easy for them. Your 2km run has been replaced with the beep test

[@god4143]

Joke.

[@djrxp]

II wouldn't say they have it 'easy' - both tests are very achievable

[@andydw69]

The Fitness Assessment with a beep-test or 2km is easy full stop! Anyone struggling with this assessment needs to have a word with themselves!

[@owenbrown1724]

Andy well said, I could run the 2km test at 13 year old in the bracket 😂😂

[@Hriatpuia-hrahsel]

Im from mizoram India..and 20224 August British army common wealth gona take any advice for me

[@tgeo2880]

Looks like a lot of fun

[@Late_207]

Trust me, the bleep test is NOT fun

[@ALoonwolf]

Another flaw you can exploit: 100% of soldiers wear boots pretty much all the time it seems. Therefore 100% of soldiers have weak feet and also may be highly dependant upon their boots. Get them to constantly pound their feet and keep them wet and diseased...

[@marty2314]

British or Fijian army?

[@djrxp]

British. It's great that Fijians join us.💪

[@gabrielnowakowski7006]

One thing Im quiet confused on is how you don't do push ups for fitness anymore, and Im sure you can pass the test without being able to do even 1, so do you still do push ups within the training (phase 1) or not ??

[@djrxp]

Hi Gabriel. Yes, you will do lots of push ups in training! My advice would be to do them (even if they are not in the actual assessment) as good upper body strength is key for a soldier.

[@CivilKick]

how many laps is the pacer test gonna start practicing now

[@callummills6524]

I have been slacking on my running and I’m super nervous as my assessment is on the 15th March, just over a month away. Any suggestions would be extremely helpful.

[@JS-bg6sv]

I think a good boost to your confidence will be getting yourself into a simple routine. Doesn't have to be anything too strenuous. For me just having some structure to my preparations puts me at ease and helps me identify where my strengths are and which areas need work. Hope it goes well.

[@rexietherx8277]

3:42 that laugh is creepy af

[@davidmarshall5581]

Awesome stuff do the blokes get any leave with covid ?

[@djrxp]

Yes, not as much as usual but they will get leave

[@sandipbhalke699]

The British Army is currently recruiting. Commonwealth Country Visa is a British Army Recruitment Visa. Please tell me how old it takes. It will help you a lot and where to go for recruitment. Plz reply. Please help

[@talaus1132]

@djrpx. Can you talk more please

[@djrxp]

Throughout the video?

[@talaus1132]

djrxp yes please

[@adol4048]

Would you say the bleep test is harder than the 1.2 mile?

[@djrxp]

Both tests are very achievable. I wouldn't say it is harder. However going till failure and finding out the max score you can get will be challenging. But then you'll know how fit you are!

[@adol4048]

djrxp Cheers mate, appreciate the reply 👍🏼👍🏼

[@callummills6524]

Also I’m 28 years old. What’s peoples opinions on this too. And I’m kinda lacking education. Tyia

[@sandipchhetry6284]

can an Indian resident join British army without actually spending 5 years in Britain ?

[@leok6516]

Wait is this in catterick or pirbright and do we have to do this in basic training???

[@djrxp]

This is ITC Catterick. And yes you'll have to do this in training💪

[@siuuuuu4496]

Will the blip test stay now

[@1889AP]

As long as Covid is an issue yes, but once it’s no longer an issue whenever that is it’ll go back to the 2km run

[@djrxp]

I imagine Alex P is right. But I do not know for certain. However you will do the bleep test in the Army as it is good benchmark for your actual fitness level

[@siuuuuu4496]

@@djrxp okay no worries thank you for replying 💪

[@1889AP]

djrxp also regarding the mid thigh pull you said it’s similar to a deadlift but, is it directly corresponding how much you can deadlift and what score you get, or does the strength from your legs pushing down add to it meaning you tend to get a higher value from what you can actually deadlift?

[@MF_anime4life]

I've signed up for the infantry in the army but I have not much upper body strength does anyone know how I can increase it?

[@MF_anime4life]

@Ollie thx

[@rl1738]

Will you get shouted at if you can’t do something or fail

[@heinobezuidenhout674]

Love the content! Will the 1.5 mile run return after the pandemic? I am training for the run, 50 push ups, 50 sit ups and 10 pull ups.

[@tom-gb5ld]

its only a 2km run now and a mid thigh pull and medicine ball throw

[@heinobezuidenhout674]

@@tom-gb5ld cool man. Gonna work on my deadlifts when the gyms open again.

[@tom-gb5ld]

@@heinobezuidenhout674 Ye what regiment you going

[@djrxp]

Thanks! So it sounds like you are training for the old version of the test. However that's still good! It is now the 2km run (bleep test whilst COVID is happening), mid thigh pull and med ball throw. Good luck!

[@heinobezuidenhout674]

@@djrxp thank you. Going to join as a Commenwealth citizen in 2 or 3 years. I am turning 17 in September

[@adamarfan8471]

The UK army accept people from the Commonwealth right?

[@oliviasmith3922]

do men and women train together or is it segregated?

[@joehunter804]

Is anyone at Pirbright on the 18th

[@djrxp]

Good luck in training! What are you joining?

[@joehunter804]

djrxp royal artillery mate

[@djrxp]

Wicked, hope it goes well!

[@joshmunden8893]

Guards training this Sunday, anyone els

[@owenbrown1724]

What guards

[@joshmunden8893]

Owen Brown grenadier

[@djrxp]

Good luck!

[@owenbrown1724]

josh munden poor choice, get in the Coldstream crow bag

[@jamesyoung9812]

See you there!

[@Shoorter]

What’s the SCR test then ? Do they not do chin ups now as it’s not scored ?

[@djrxp]

SCR still happens. Pull ups are involved. If I am honest I can't remember the scores off the top of my head

[@Shoorter]

djrxp ok I got told there not scored

[@djrxp]

Maybe. I think they will have a scored standard soon

[@maxshowler]

Started training for the fitness test, stopped when my application got declined, but they changed they’re mind and now I’ve got about 20 days to get my cardio and strength up for the test, I’m quite skinny btw I’m 59kg, any tips or advice?

[@NgJackal1990]

No 2 miles run eh?

[@NgJackal1990]

@Luke yeet Did they actually have 2 miles run for the PT test?

[@tomstravels520]

@@NgJackal1990 2km

[@joelrigley9476]

will the basic training be different for the different roles you apply for?

[@eldridgo5181]

I’m 13 at the moment and I had a career assessment today and I chose to be a army soldier I’m currently going of the 2019 infantry standards to start any advice?

[@0smuzz0]

Just keep up with your running a couple of times a week and start getting those press-ups, sit-ups, squats and pull-ups in. Basically just stay fit, active and keen.

[@MMOToday1]

Joining paras, any tips ?

[@tyler5008]

I would actually fail this just because of the beep test. Horrible fitness test 😂

[@claps25_yt66]

Is the Medicine ball easy to throw

[@Red-ot3me]

Kind of depends on your hight

[@god4143]

Gooood phyz

[@djrxp]

Yep! Good to see them working hard💪

[@callummaher2288]

Is the mid thigh pull just the same as deadlifting but without actually lifting a bar ?

[@djrxp]

Kind of. It's a platform that is connected to a machine. It measures the weight that would be lifted

[@callummaher2288]

djrxp ok thank you

[@JJsayless]

Do you do the fitness training recruitments before going in the army or after?

[@djrxp]

You have to pass fitness tests to join the Army and start training. Then you will have to pass more arduous fitness tests to complete training

[@carolinemarcello1818]

@@djrxp when will they drar6 accepting applications from Commonwealth?... Do you have any info on that?

[@GuyCalledAdam]

Im thinking of doing a electrician army apprenticeship only problem is I'm naturally skinny I want the experience but idk if I'd be able to pass the entry test I'm 5' 11 and weigh 9 stone 3 And also have Aspergers with one case of anixity and depression Is it likely that I could be accepted?

[@joeHalford04]

I’m thinking about sending my application off but I have asthma it isn’t severe and my fitness levels are good, would this ending up getting me rejected ?

[@curt6926]

Just send your app anyway they'll test you to see if your alright

[@danjones4432]

If you haven't had a prescription for an inhaler for over 4 years you're normally good as I had mild asthma but haven't had an inhaler since I was 13 and im not off to AC soon

[@officialwondersharefilmora2174]

How many do you guys recruit per year plus can someone be dropped off probably during the middle week say week 10

[@seannamulligan6219]

Can females become an infantry soldier?

[@Thegamer1529h]

Yeah they can

[@tizsroywilliams4188]

Wanna know when the army will be accepting candidates from commonwealth countries

[@fangedhellfire]

They always are check their website

[@tizsroywilliams4188]

They had said they weren't accepting any candidates from Commonwealth countries due to the pandemic but I don't know what's goin on now. I don't know if the UK Borders have been opened for flights from my country

[@djrxp]

Best thing is to keep checking the website for up to date information. Good luck!💪

[@jamieharvey409]

So pretty much AC all over again minus the 2k run

[@Chris-m-m02]

The beep test is pretty much the 2km run

[@jamieharvey409]

@@Chris-m-m02 yeah more or less, when I went to ac it was before lockdown so I couldn't tell ya what the beep test is like

[@Chris-m-m02]

@@jamieharvey409 I've done the ac at the beginning of july at pirbright it wasnt too bad I guess

[@jamieharvey409]

@@Chris-m-m02 decent lad, I did mine up at glencorse barracks in Scotland, I'm doing my basic training at pirbright

[@Chris-m-m02]

@@jamieharvey409 ah nice I've got my start date for pirbright in October, What are you doing for phase 2?

[@russellharris8507]

Do you do the bleep test now instead of the 2km run and is it still level 11 for the paras

[@shaniquealexander1040]

Yes, it's in replacement of the run but temporarily. I think it's 11.6 for Paras

[@russellharris8507]

@@shaniquealexander1040 would that be the same in the assessment centre as well as prac

[@shaniquealexander1040]

Russell Harris I would like to think so

[@louisromero2320]

PTI with the beard? How?

[@shmached]

I think armourers are allowed beards

[@louisromero2320]

@SuperVHSchannel no fucking shit, but generally its a no go in the military.

[@owenbrown1724]

Probably got medical permission due to some sort of condition

[@andydw69]

Louis Romero just the Army fella, RN and RAF allow beards.

[@andydw69]

RESIST what is?

[@mattwiper]

3 more days till gaurds training

[@joshmunden8893]

Same bro, see you there

[@danjones4432]

Which regiment you boys joining m

[@joshmunden8893]

dan jones grenadier maye

[@danjones4432]

@@joshmunden8893 awesome I'm waiting for selection atm but I'm hopefully joining the grens as well

[@djrxp]

Good luck lads! Work hard and listen to your instructors!

[@connieg8388]

Can you join the British Army (in particular Infantry) with very mild high-functioning autism? Or will the medical just take longer?

[@ThatWalkingGeeza]

Anyone here waiting to go in November 7th?😂

[@dannyb5287]

Same here Sam lad

[@ThatWalkingGeeza]

@@dannyb5287 where you travelling from mate

[@dannyb5287]

Manchester wbu?

[@NoLightOnlyHope]

Good vid! Quick question. Which colour polish is needed for the MOD Brown Altbergs? Theres several shades available; tan, light brown, mid brown etc. Thanks.

[@fangedhellfire]

Kiwi polish : brown is the stuff iv always used

[@NoLightOnlyHope]

@@fangedhellfire Just to clarify, the one that says 'Brown/Brun' on it? I ask because theres other browns called 'Brown Máu Náu' and one that just says 'renews and protects brown leather'.

[@fangedhellfire]

@@NoLightOnlyHope yeah brown/brun

[@NoLightOnlyHope]

@@fangedhellfire Cheers. 👍🏻

[@djrxp]

I use dark tan. Brown or dark is fine

[@CamJeffs1767]

On the reserve PtI course it says you have to do the 2km run in 8.10 now is that 8 mins 10 seconds or level 8.10 on bleep test? Thanks

[@thelegendary-arts]

It's 8 minutes 10 seconds, we don't use km to measure beep test, just levels

[@cals6025]

Separated training

[@maniaxofyaaarkshire8409]

*Various Fijian Noises*

[@djrxp]

😂 beasts!💪

[@PJ-iy4ph]

Illegals before the homeless vets…great way to serve your queen and country enjoy it