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Speaking as an Exercise Physiologist, I would like to say that a number of your guys have highlighted an important point.  LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!  A pain stimulus exists for a reason.  It tells your brain that something is wrong somewhere in the body.  If something acts up in your body, tone down...

Is that the old Bren Carrier?

George Wallace's advice is probably the soundest advice you can take.  It is unfortunate that the recruiting process is such a strange confusing roller coaster ride.  It all stems back to the fact that everything is based off of budgets.  There is a budget for TV ads, which is just part of the...

It can be done.

I am comparing the various fitness evaluations used by others to those used with the CF.  I'm also comparing standards. I'm definitely not looking to export myself or conclude that one military is better than another based simply on fitness tests.  It would be naive to do so.

I'm involved in Military and police fitness and am curious to find out what is done outside of Canada.

Thats a great start thanks

Thanks for the replies.  Keep 'em coming

I do not have a reference.  I have never seen the helmet anywhere else then on the head, however.  As far as the pack goes, I've seen all types as long as it weighs 24.5 with all other kit.  Again no reference. Sorry

If you have the skills, interest, and physical fitness to do so, I say do it!

Guidance.  I can google search like you can.  What I don't know are all the different elements of the US military that have a different tests.  The standard tests are easy to find.  Sometimes there is differences on specifics depending on the source and how up to date it is.  For some specialty...

Thanks for your help.

Yes I can use Google like yourself.  I am looking for the whole picture and want to see what comes out of it.  Thank you for taking the time to reply

I am currently looking for information on US military fitness evaluations.  I am interested in basic requirements as well as any specialty tests (ex: USMC, Navy Seal, Army Rangers, etc.). Any help would be appreciated

I am currently looking for information of Australian Military Fitness Evaluations.  I am interested in basic requirements as well as any specialty test (ex: Australian SAS, etc.). Any help would be appreciated

I am currently looking for information on British military fitness evaluations.  I would like to know basic requirements as well as any specific tests for various branches (Para, Royal Marine, SAS, SBS, etc.) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Soldiers need to know that them and their families will be taken care of if the unthinkable happens.  Soldiers serve Canada, and Canada MUST serve its soldiers!

I think this is a very interesting topic as my livelihood is conducting the fitness evaluations for the CF.  Both the guys in the video and BDave present excellent points. Although the video is referring to US military fitness evaluations, it still holds true when we consider the EXPRES.  If...

Cammyyy, It would also be in your best interest to go speak with a recruiter and find out about Subsidized Education.  The Canadian Forces will pay for you to go to school (tuition, books, sumer job, and a paycheck).  You just have to find a program they accept and following serve (mandatory)...

Nick, Make sure you familiarize yourself with the specific EXPRES protocols (especially push-ups). Latest version of CF EXPRES Ops Manual: http://canadianmilitaryandefence.blogspot.com/2010/09/canadian-forces-expres-operations.html It's devastating when recruits train for the test with...