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NZDF assessment day

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Hi all.

I don't know if this has been talked about before. but i am trying to get into the navy and just wanna know the fitness requirements i need to pass on assessment day for the defence force. like is there a min i have to run and how many push ups and sit ups i have to do.

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OK checked out navy requirements here. For entry it's 7.1 minimum on beep test and 10 pushups unless you are a diver then it's 9.5 beep test, 6 pullups, 30 curlups and 30 pushups..

 

Looks really easy but if you get in remember there will be heaps of running.. like marathon type stuff combined with hill sprints all kinds of crazy stuff. There will be days where you're doing 500+ pushups (depending on how sadistic your platoon sgt is and how clumsy your mates are) so may as well practice to excel at basic rather than just practice to meet this test.

 

Source : http://www.defencecareers.mil.nz/navy/joining-up/fitness-requirements

 

Beep test :

 

Curlups :

Take note the form of these is different for Navy vs Army, imo the navy version shown in this vid is a little harder because of more ROM but still easy. Train your core up with bit of these but mainly heaps of planks. Planks are what they had us do through basic as punishment when they knew we were exhausted from pushups or running and they get your core super tight and strong

 

Pressups :

 

Pullups : (strict dead hangs)

 

While you're watching those vids, take note of that PTIs uniform & how well ironed it is. Everyday you show up to PT they will expect perfectly ironed uniform no creases besides on the sleeves (which need to be sharp as hell). They get you to tuck the shirt in and check your rugby shorts out too.. these are heaps harder to iron but practice makes perfect. If you got a while to go before your intake may as well start learning how to do it lol, if you're not sharp they give you bunch of pushups to do or a timed sprint before PT even starts. I remember joking with my platoon mates that at times it felt like we were on a housewife course instead of army basic what with the meticulous ironing, cooking, cleaning/polishing.....good times *secret**clapping*

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Sup man,

 

Yup I made a topic about this last year, ended up logging the entire process (which was about 6 months between initial application through to start of basic). You can find that topic here in case you are curious but it's a long as read : http://www.gymnation.co.nz/forum/training-forums/fitness-cardio/anyone-know-about-armynzdf-training 

The topics a mess right now but I'll collect all the important bits in that topic shortly sort out neatly put a nice table of contents on the 1st post so it's easier to read for any future NZDF applicants.

 

Something to note early on ; they have HEAPS of applicants so make yourself as competitive as possible of a candidate. Dress fkn sharp for the interviews (shine your shoes, iron all your clothes with the right creases), train hard for the fitness tests and also brush up on your basics from high school for the written tests.

 

Now to answer your question, there are actually a few tests you have to pass depending on your application :  Psychometric tests, Written tests (which ones you get depends on your trade), Interview(s) and 2 physical tests.

 

Initial physical test is a basic 'Triforce' test which is Beep test, Crunches and Pushups all done one after the other with no rest. Your exact requirement depends on your gender and age (for whatever reason they let girls get away with not having to be very physically fit at all). You don't have to score very high here but like I said before, better score = more likely to make it through to next stage.. also don't be fooled by the minimum entry for beep test. If you are not used to being on your feet moving around a lot the beep test will expose those weaknesses which is why army/police perform these.

 

After initial test there will be other things in the process like obtaining medical clearance etc. Everything takes ages so apply in advance and be patient.. soon you will learn the culture of the military is all "hurry up and wait" so may as well get used to it now lol.

 

Eventually you'll be told you're in and you'll get your invitation to the final fitness test which is usually not long before you leave for basic. On that one you do Pushups, crunches and a 2.4km run. Required times vary but it's VERY lenient still at this stage. You don't have to reach G1 or G2 levels just the entry levels which for me as a 23 y/o male was 12mins, piece of cake if you've been training.. aim to be under 10mins by then (regardless of being male or female) and you'll be in a real good position for basic. Can't remember the other requirements exactly but I remember they were all a piece of piss.. the crunches are childs play and the pushups you don't do much but you HAVE to do it the right way they're very strict on quality over quantity but if you got both, you will have a very competitive application.

 

If you're gonna be a diver or something then you'll have to get through a swimming test too but I couldn't tell you much about that.

 

In general get used to being on your feet heaps, join a sports team in the mean time that'll expose your lower limbs somewhat to a more physically active nature and if you wanna prepare with weights at all then jump into the more circuit training type routines for example crossfit.

 

You can start your military career by either going in and consulting a recruiter in one of the recruitment facilities through the country or apply via http://www.defencecareers.mil.nz/ If you're thinking about it and excited, you're probably the right type of person for the job already so don't hesitate just go for it you won't regret the experience bro.

 

Any other questions don't be afraid to ask here.

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Thank you kindly, Ron. This is what I've been looking for. Can't thank you enough. :-D

Quick questions, though. What're the entry levels for 32 y/o male applying as a supply technician in the army? Also, will my previous experience in overseas army reserve be looked upon favorably? Cheers.

Pat

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Glad to be of help fellas think a few intakes coming up so gonna be a few recruits with questions; let it be known GymNation welcomes them all :)
 

Thank you kindly, Ron. This is what I've been looking for. Can't thank you enough. Biggrin

Quick questions, though. What're the entry levels for 32 y/o male applying as a supply technician in the army? Also, will my previous experience in overseas army reserve be looked upon favorably? Cheers.

Pat

Hi Pat, no worries. People over 25 have scaled down requirements but as I remember it in basic your NCOs do not care about that.. it doesn't scale that much anyway. They will expect you to hit normal G1 standards as a minimum and be aiming for hundreds club just like everyone else which I'm sure you won't have trouble with given your previous experience. PS they will kick your ass if you don't... they eventually bring everyone up to standard haha. On the runs we had the Padre join us a couple times.. he's almost 60 now apparently he just joined up a couple years ago so it's never too late. PS, he was 100s club very motivational - if he can do it we can all do it being so much younger than him!

 

After you're in, your stats won't have to be quite as tight to fit G2 but you wanna aim for G1 or 100s club anyway.

 

For your actual application on assessment day they will only hold you to an EFL which is 2.4km 12mins, 45 curlups and 15 pushups minimum.. feel free to blitz those :)

 

Yes your previous military experience will help during the interview process, look at it this way you'll be competing with 17-20yr olds fresh outta school BUT what they want is (for lack of a better example) an empty glass which they can fill in with their own special army sauce, not one which is already full and can't be emptied/refilled.

I would advise you not to mention this previous experience once you're in basic. Just be quiet and humble be the guy who sticks out for what he does not what he says he has done.. we had this one jackass knowitall with us and boy did he get raped by the NCOs (figuratively of course) because he thought he was better than everyone... all recruits are equal regardless of experience/age/wealth/gender/whateverelse

 

Male EFL = Run 2.4km 12mins or less, 45 curlups, 15 pushups (this will only fly during application stages, if you perform like this during basic you will get your ass handed to you haha)

Male G2 = Run 2.4km 10min 30sec or less, 60 curlups, 28 pushups

Male G1 = Run 2.4km 10mins or less, 66 curlups, 30 pushups

Male 100 club = Run 2.8km 8min or less, 130 curlups, 55 pushups

 

 


 

Man, the Defence Force definitely missed out not being able to keep you, Ron. They should have employed you to run orientation briefings for the new recruits!

HAHHAA they fly in some very scary people to do those. When you go to that briefing you get chills from meeting those Warrant Officers, they look and act the part. You might think you're good at staring competitions but see one of these guys in person you'll be on the floor doing 20 and back up just to say sorry for looking in their general direction

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Cheers, boss! Very helpful information. I'm not trying to use previous military experience to fast track my career so to speak. But I was hoping that it'd show them that I'm army material. :)

LOL at Mr. know-it-all. I'm actually the opposite; I believe that actions speak louder than words. Off topic, will I have to kiss goodbye bodybuilding once I get in? No protein shake during the 16 week training I presume. Haha...

By the way, the navy only require you to do beep test AND pushups? To OP, sorry for jacking your thread.

EDIT: You mentioned that in the video, it shows the Navy version of curl-up. What about the Army's? Same with the good ol' curl-up; hands behind your head? Cheers.

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Everyone does the Navy version of the curl up on the initial assessment day (The one with beep test). Between that and your time of leaving for basic there's a bunch of paperwork, process can be a few months. They conduct another test (EFL) about a week before you leave to make sure you've kept up your fitness - if you're army this is where you do the army curlups which are ridiculously easy, they have you stop at 130 which you probably won't have too much trouble with.

 

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Here're the latest pass scores for the upcoming assessment day in April:

Males - Beep test, 8.8+, Curl ups 25+ and Push ups 20+
Females - Beep test, 7.1+, Curl ups 20+, and Push ups 12+
 
PS. I applied for the Army so I'm not sure if this applies to other branch.
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I tried joining the army. I was medically unfit for enlistment due to having a low frequency bilateral hearing loss. They are really strict on the medical part. They won't let you wear hearing aids, unfortunately.  

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