Life in the Royal Navy is wide-ranging and incredibly varied, and therefore requires a good level of physical fitness. That doesn’t mean you have to be an athlete to start the recruitment process. In fact, many of our applicants are already capable of achieving the physical standards we require, while others may simply need to do a little training.
Whether you’re preparing for your fitness assessment or getting ready for Initial Training, understanding the required fitness standards is the first step. Below you’ll find the current fitness standards along with guidance to help you begin your preparation with confidence.
Know what's expected before you begin training.
The assessments vary depending on the role you’re applying for, but they’re designed to ensure you’re physically prepared for the demands of training.
Joining as a Rating? You’ll need to complete:
Pre-joining Fitness Test (PJFT)
Candidate Preparation Course (CPC)
Initial Naval Training (INT)
Joining as an Officer? You’ll need to complete:
Pre-joining Fitness Test (PJFT)
Initial Naval Training (Officer) (INT(O))
Joining as a Diver? You’ll need to complete: Pre-joining Fitness Test + (PJFT+)
Candidate Preparation Course (CPC)
Initial Naval Training (INT)
Potential Divers Assessment (PDA)
Our official 4 Week Fitness Plan provides a structured programme to help you prepare for the fitness assessments and Initial Training.
Good nutrition, hydration, recovery and sleep all play an important role in helping your body adapt to training and perform at its best.
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