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Army fitness test: what are the Role Fitness Test (Entry) standards?
The Role Fitness Test (Entry) is taken at the Assessment Centre and has been sex- and age-free since 1 April 2019. It has three parts — a mid-thigh pull, a seated medicine ball throw and a 2 km run — and the pass standard depends on the trade you're applying for.
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The pass mark
Mid-thigh pull — Infantry, Royal Armoured Corps, Household Cavalry
| Cohort | Standard |
|---|---|
| Infantry / Royal Armoured Corps / Household Cavalry | 76 kg |
| Parachute Regiment | 76 kg |
| Royal Engineers | 50 kg |
| Royal Artillery, REME, Royal Signals, RLC, RMP, Intelligence Corps, Combat Medical Technicians | 50 kg |
| AMS (other), Army Air Corps, Adjutant General's Corps, Royal Army Chaplains' Department | 50 kg |
| Corps of Army Music | 50 kg |
Role standards
Infantry / Royal Armoured Corps / Household Cavalry
76 kg · 3.1 m · 10:15
Parachute Regiment
76 kg · 3.1 m · 8:25
Royal Engineers
One source gives 3.0 m / 11:30 instead — TO SETTLE against the live role page.
50 kg · 2.7 m · 11:00
Royal Artillery, REME, Royal Signals, RLC, RMP, Intelligence Corps, Combat Medical Technicians
50 kg · 2.7 m · 11:30
AMS (other), Army Air Corps, Adjutant General's Corps, Royal Army Chaplains' Department
50 kg · 2.7 m · 12:00
Corps of Army Music
50 kg · 2.7 m · 13:00
Army Reserve, all trades
As the Regular Army standard for the same trade
Good to know
RFT(BT) adds loaded marches
At the end of Phase 1 training, RFT(BT) adds a 4 km march carrying 20 kg in 50 minutes, and a 2 km march carrying 15 kg in 15 minutes.
Common questions
What's the pass standard for the Army (RFT(E))?
Mid-thigh pull: 76 kg (Infantry, Royal Armoured Corps, Household Cavalry).
When do I take the Army (RFT(E))?
At the Assessment Centre, before a conditional offer.
How many attempts do I get?
Not published for RFT(E); soldiers who don't pass can typically retest at a later Assessment Centre date.
Does the standard change by role?
Yes — 7 roles carry a different standard from the entry-level one. See the role standards below.