What sort of 1.5 mile best effort times should you be hitting in order to be considered for the Parachute Regiment?

Gabriella S.

Recruiter

Hi Liam,

We don't assess you on the 1.5 mile run anymore, its 1.2 miles/2km.

For the Parachute Regiment you will have to run the 1.2 mile in under 8:15.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Liam B.

Thanks Gabriella! As an Officer, i'm guessing you would be expected to be considerably under the 8.15?

On a separate point - is the 2km run doing during assessment with all other recruits?

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Gabriella S.

Recruiter

We don't offer the Parachute Regiment under the Officer Route - it would be Regular Soldier only.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Gabriella S.

Recruiter

Usually, yes. You complete the 2km run with the other candidates.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Liam B.

Ah okay - so how do you become a Commissioned Officer in the Paras?

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Tori C.

Regimental Medical Officer

Hi Liam,

I'm not too sure on the answer to your question, but if you go to the link below, the email for the recruiting team is at the bottom of the page and they should be able to give you a bit more information.
https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/infantry/parachute-regiment/

Friday, June 12, 2020

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