If I do not reach the fitness standards of the job I want to go for, will I still be accepted?
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If my results of the PT tests are slightly off, will I still be accepted and trained?
Jessica N. asked during the live chat Discover different roles in the Army to British Army
Category: Eligibility
Date asked: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Last reviewed: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Macaulay A.
Outreach Team member
You will need to hit a certain standard at the Assessment Centre to pass, requirements depend on your chosen job role.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Jessica N.
Okay, but if my run time is like 20 seconds off, will I still be able to go in?
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Macaulay A.
Outreach Team member
With practice you can train to knock 20 seconds off your run time. Try using the 100% Army Fit App to guide you
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Jessica N.
I tried but unfortunately my phone is too old. Is there any other resources I could use to help?
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Ash P.
National Marketing Executive
Some people also use Strava to track distance
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Jessica N.
Okay, cool, are there videos? To help with what exercises to do?
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Steven F.
How far should u run n in what time
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Jessica N.
I think for most roles it's 2K run in something like 11 mins 15 seconds but some might be lower I think but don't take my word for it
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Ash P.
National Marketing Executive
Hi Steven, all fitness requirements are available on the role page of the Army Jobs website
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Georgina Z.
Marketing Manager
This is the link: Https://apply.army.mod.uk/how-to-join/can-i-join/fitness
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Jason G.
Train as if you were trying to join as a paratrooper which is 2km in 8m 15s. Aim for 8m and then by the time you go for assessment, you'll smash whatever role you apply for.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Sophie F.
I’ve been to selection before and a girl was going for artillery but didn’t make it for fitness but got accepted within the royal logistics as she passed fitness standards for that role. If you fail the run you’ll be allowed a rest at later date
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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