Fitness test change?

[sk8dave88]

Have had it brought to my attention that the recruitment page is showing different pass levels than usual for the msft element and was wondering if this is the best kept secret and levels are changing for all or if this is just a way to get more through the recruitment door?

I've checked way back machine and as recent as 18th Feb it shows the old standards.

Anyone seen a DIN or IBN for a change for those already in service?

 

[SausageFingers]

This is likely an 'entry standard' to help people through the door. Once at Halton/Cranwell, the phys will bring them up to the regular standard.

 

[muttywhitedog]

I'm a bit surprised to see 15-16 on the scale.

 

[Deltaitem]

What's a multi-stage fitness test? Back in my day it was a BFT and a CFT.

 

[Downsizer]

This is the PJFT isn't it, hence 15-16 as you can apply at 15 &3/4s.

 

[muttywhitedog]

This is the PJFT isn't it, hence 15-16 as you can apply at 15 &3/4s.

Ah, ok. I thought all kids had to stay on in full time education or apprenticeships until they were 18 nowadays.

 

[Flumpdaddy]

That's correct

 

[Tin basher]

I'm a bit surprised to see 15-16 on the scale.

Even more surprised to see 50 -54 on the scale. Surely running to the bar is enough at that age

 

[Downsizer]

Ah, ok. I thought all kids had to stay on in full time education or apprenticeships until they were 18 nowadays.

Joining at 16-18 these days counts as an apprenticeship.

 

[4everAD]

Even more surprised to see 50 -54 on the scale. Surely running to the bar is enough at that age

No running to the same level as an 18 year old female is enough!

 

[UlsterExile]

dropping standards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.. Slippery slope.

 

[Downsizer]

dropping standards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.. Slippery slope.

How are they dropping mate?

 

[sk8dave88]

Not been able to find anything which indicates a change is on it's way for those already in. Would be interested to see why the entry standard has been reduced. Especially when the year later they'll be expected to go from 8.06 to 9.10 for 17-29 male.

 

[Downsizer]

Would be interested to see why the entry standard has been reduced.

It hasn't. these have been the PJFT requirements since at least 2012.

 

[sk8dave88]

It hasn't. these have been the PJFT requirements since at least 2012.

This was the same table from 18th Feb with the previous requirements. levels have since reduced and time required for run has increased.

 

[Downsizer]

This was the same table from 18th Feb with the previous requirements. levels have since reduced and time required for run has increased.

Fair one mate, I was looking at the wrong images.

 

[sk8dave88]

Confirmation received from RAF recruitment that the PJFT has been reduced to 90% of the in service levels with a view that someone reaching this level should have no issue meeting the current in service standard. We'll see how that goes I guess.

The lower standard is purely for the PJFT and day 1 fitness test Cranwell/Halton.

 

[UlsterExile]

How are they dropping mate?

Looking at that table looks like the levels have dropped. I was on 7.01 last year now its 6.01.

 

[4everAD]

Looking at that table looks like the levels have dropped. I was on 7.01 last year now its 6.01.

As has been said these are recruitment levels not for regulars.

 

[Madeinstoke]

Looks like they have just gotten round to advertising this. Since around 2015 Halton recruits have been given a 20% waiver on the first RAFFT carried out on day 1, 10% for the next test on day 32 and they have to meet the required standard on day 63 before leaving.

Sorry, I got the first bit of this wrong. The levels required in the initial fitness assessment carried out before going to Halton have been reduced.

Recruits taking advantage of the 20% waiver have another test on day 14 and have to be within 10%. They do another on day 32 and have to meet the required standard at that point.