failing test?

[TheMachine]

I enjoy physical challenges.

 

[Maritime_Matt]

At CFRC Fredericton, the cost to re-do the test is 25-bucks. I hadn't done any PT since high-school (i.e. since '95)- did everything, but my pushups were miserable- failed. Went back in after three months of excercise, nailed the thing and switched my application to DEO from NCM. It's good I had those extra weeks to think about it.

 

[canadianblue]

I'd think that people that are applying would try to set goals for themselves, and take it upon themselves to make sure they can do the fitness portions of the test. On my application form they asked how many pushups and situps in a minute you can do as well as how fast you run in 2.4 km's. I also found that from the date I submitted my application to the date I did my PT test I had more then enough time to prep myself for anything I might encounter.

I'm not sure of everyone's situation who failed the PT test, but in my own opinion I think that alot of the people that fail are just plan lazy.

 

[TheMachine]

nailed the thing and switched my application to DEO from NCM. It's good I had those extra weeks to think about it.

???

Im passed the point of figuring out what I really want to do. Though all the trades share common morales, ethics and objectives, Infantry is what I really want to do for a career.

 

[WogCpl]

what are the standards?

has anyone been given a copy of the army fitness manual to follow?????

 

[kincanucks]

what are the standards?

has anyone been given a copy of the army fitness manual to follow?????

Where do you people come from?  Do you ask these questions to be shit disturbers or are you bored?  Every applicant is given an application package which contains a physical fitness section.  There is also a physical fitness section on the recruiting website.  So every applicant is given every opportunity to know what is expected of them.

 

[WogCpl]

do beg my pardon, Sir. My question was honest, i went to the recruiting site and found the current enrolement standards, and the PDF format fitness "booklet"thank you for the information.
I guess i am just one of those stupid people of yours.
Last time i saw a recruiter was 15 years ago. I don't want to stir up "crap", and i am not bored, as for where i come from, that's in my profile. With the way society is today we should expect people to fail the MPFS, and this whole computer thing is a prime example of why. Everyone that said to show up more than prepared is 100% correct! I guess my point is that maybe potential recruits need somthing a little more regimented to follow in order to get into shape. Nobody likes to fail anything, and i am sure nobody wants to pay to try it again!

 

[Sig_Des]

sorry about the delay in responding, I've been on course.

The money's that I spent during my application where a little irritating.

1) copy of my Optometrists file 30$

2) copy of Doctor's note that said since member was diagnosed with ADD when younger (dumb diagnose  a lazy kid with imagined problems), stating can operate machinery, weapons, and explosives without the aid of personality drugs--70$ (they actually have a form for that at the recruiting center, I thought it was funny)

3) Due to a medical allergy to peanuts when younger, I was disqualified from enrollment, so I had to get tested to see if I was still allergic. Had to pay 80$, go see a specialist, eat peanuts for 3 hours (which i also had to buy myself) and when i didnt die, doc gave me a letter to give to the recruiting center.

all in all, I had to defy death, have a medical go through twice, have countless phone calls, prove i didnt need Prozac to fire weapons, and pay money out of my own pocket to enter into the military...that being said, I was glad after a year and a half app process to finally get into the forces...

 

[aesop081]

that being said, I was glad after a year and a half app process to finally get into the forces...

So quit your f*****g whining then  :

 

[Sig_Des]

I'm not whining, I toughed it out, shelled out my own money, and didn't bother trying to get reimbursed..

the point being made, is that we as an armed forces are trying to enroll people, but putting them through a red tape process that works more like a meat grinder...

by the time people finally get the call to go to a basic, they are either too tired of the BS, or no longer interested in the Military, and we are then losing potential candidates.

I was lucky, I could afford to pay that cash to APPLY. what about people who can't?

 

[aesop081]

by the time people finally get the call to go to a basic, they are either too tired of the BS, or no longer interested in the Military, and we are then losing potential candidates.

if they cant put up with BS at the CFRC....they wont live to see thend of their first engagemnet....better to cut them now that later.

 

[Roy Harding]

I'm not whining, I toughed it out, shelled out my own money, and didn't bother trying to get reimbursed..

the point being made, is that we as an armed forces are trying to enroll people, but putting them through a red tape process that works more like a meat grinder...

by the time people finally get the call to go to a basic, they are either too tired of the BS, or no longer interested in the Military, and we are then losing potential candidates.

I was lucky, I could afford to pay that cash to APPLY. what about people who can't?

Any idea what it costs to join the RCMP??

Although I don't know in dollar terms, I AM aware that recruits to THAT service aren't paid while they attend "basic" in Regina.

Think about it.

 

[Cyr]

Well in dollar terms look a about $6000 total for the 6 months of training, which breaks down to about $1000 a month, give or take. The hard part is just getting there.

Good luck.

 

[bled12345]

I'm not trying to defend anyone, but I think the minimal fitness standards are ok. Remember everyone is built differently.... I'm 6'5" 240 lbs, I can situp until the cows come home, run till the cows come home, but for some reason after 8 months of busting my ass doing pushups I can still only do about 20 on a good day. I don't mean to use my height and weight as a crutch, but I also don't consider myself to be "out of shape"

 

[WogCpl]

Funny how the military spends tons of money and man hours in demonstration teams, bands,tatoo's etc. to entice people into joining the military, but then won't fork out the cash to pay for someones PT retest. Sounds a little backwards to me.

 

[DEVES]

If you're going to take the Test then be ready for it. Its that simple.

Funny how the military spends tons of money and man hours in demonstration teams, bands,tattoo's etc. to entice people into joining the military, but then won't fork out the cash to pay for someones PT retest. Sounds a little backwards to me.

The reason they don't pay for you is they told you the requirements the first time and if you don't meet them why should they waste anymore money or time for free . Didn't they tell you what was required at the CFRC. Probably.

Do some push-ups, sit ups and go for a run at least a couple times a week. Make sure your doing your pushups right or they wont count. Running will help to keep your heart rate at a passing rate. And sit-ups will keep your core solid. Thats most important.

The Standards are pretty easy as they are. I don't think there is any need to change them. In my opinion they should be more Tough. Especially if your going infantry.

Take care and good luck.

 

[cgyflames01]

I failed my first test ( 8 push ups didn't count). So I went home, practiced, and three days later. I retook my test. I never paid for either test, nor was I asked to. Is this a CFRC Calgary policy, or a mistake on the training facility? If it turns out I owe someone money, I have no problem paying.

 

[kincanucks]

I failed my first test ( 8 push ups didn't count). So I went home, practiced, and three days later. I retook my test. I never paid for either test, nor was I asked to. Is this a CFRC Calgary policy, or a mistake on the training facility? If it turns out I owe someone money, I have no problem paying.

The policy is that every applicant will be for any subsequent retest but sometimes this gets missed amongst the hordes.  If you feel so bad about it then go in to the CFRC and demand to pay the outstanding debt otherwise don't worry about it and carry on.