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Old 05-03-2016, 12:19 AM   #41
Makovic
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Default Re: Serving or ex military members?

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Originally Posted by MITCHAY View Post
I would like to join the Army Reserves if I can get to the required fitness levels but I understand they do the same basic training as the full timers and from what my best mate has told me of his experiences both in training and overseas (he is currently serving) there is no way I'd make it as I am right now.
Entry requirements (only just the beginning):

15 Push-ups (sometimes done to a cadence & without resting on the ground)
45 Sit-ups
7.5 Shuttle run score (Beep Test)

After that, it gets hard: forced pack marches; swim tests; obstacle courses etcetera.
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