Thread: FITNESS Qs & ADSC 1.5 mile run times - ARCHIVE

How come the Royal Irish get more time than rest of the inf?

Originally Posted by aaronlee

hey guys i am myself waiting for my test date to join paras, am 32 and my run time is at 9mins 4 secs for 1.5 amd 19mins 34 secs for 3 .... so think have cracked that lets just hope knees and shins hold up lol any advice would be greatfull. I did join marines in 03 but came out at week 6 worst mistake ever made so its now or never , if that bloke who filmed commando on the front line can pass marine training at 50 then i have hope lol.... aaron

32, wow.

Why do the Royal Irish get longer?

The Royal Irish don't get more time than the Infantry..they get the same because they are Infantry. The ACA 4 (Recruiter) dealing with an applicant will tell them the time required, give them a chance to watch the ADSC DVD and then explain that in order for them to do well, and aim off for a bad day try and do the run in 10:30. Most ADSO's (selection officers) will read the ACA 4 notes and the things they look at are run time and heaves as this gives a reflection of the standard of fitness. I also know of applicants being deferred because although they passed the run time, they were deemed to be liable to struggle in Phase 1 training!!
Bottom line, listen to the Recruiting staff, they tell you things for a reason.

Originally Posted by pipthered

The Royal Irish don't get more time than the Infantry..they get the same because they are Infantry. The ACA 4 (Recruiter) dealing with an applicant will tell them the time required, give them a chance to watch the ADSC DVD and then explain that in order for them to do well, and aim off for a bad day try and do the run in 10:30. Most ADSO's (selection officers) will read the ACA 4 notes and the things they look at are run time and heaves as this gives a reflection of the standard of fitness. I also know of applicants being deferred because although they passed the run time, they were deemed to be liable to struggle in Phase 1 training!!
Bottom line, listen to the Recruiting staff, they tell you things for a reason.

R IRISH, RE, RAC/HCAV, RA, REME- Up to 13:15 mins

ADSC 1.5 MILE RUN: RISK REGULATOR


ADULT ENTRY

PARA

• 09:18 or less
• 09:19 – 09:40 inclusive (116kg must be achieved on Static lift).


LEVEL 1

• 12:45 or less All Infantry


LEVEL 2

• 13:15 or less RA, RAC, RE, H Cav, RLC Pioneers


LEVEL 3

• 14:00 or less All other Arms & Services



JUNIOR ENTRY


ARMY DEVELOPMENT COURSE (ATR(B))

• 14:00 or less


ARMY FOUNDATION COLLEGE (AFC(H))

• 14:30 or less

Im going junior entry at harrogate and i got 8:32 Pretty proud.
I think if you do a lot better in all the other tests like dynamic lift and everything else... they let you off with your run time.

I've had a look through these forums for a while now and I cannot seem to find an answer to my question...

Does anyone know what the 1.5 run time should be under for the AAC???

Thanks all....

MrPositive, as above Level 3=14.00 minutes.
Hope it helps.

Originally Posted by MrPositive

I've had a look through these forums for a while now and I cannot seem to find an answer to my question...

Does anyone know what the 1.5 run time should be under for the AAC???

Thanks all....

RLC, AGC and all other jobs not yet listed- Up to 14:00 mins

From the very first post in this thread.

Originally Posted by aaronlee

hey guys i am myself waiting for my test date to join paras, am 32 and my run time is at 9mins 4 secs for 1.5 amd 19mins 34 secs for 3 .... so think have cracked that lets just hope knees and shins hold up lol any advice would be greatfull. I did join marines in 03 but came out at week 6 worst mistake ever made so its now or never , if that bloke who filmed commando on the front line can pass marine training at 50 then i have hope lol.... aaron

You are a very lucky man to be given the opportunity at 32 to join Para Regt!

Do yourself a favour & don't mention that you failed Marines at week 6, whilst you are in training.
You'll be setting yourself up for pisstaking & ridicule, not only by the staff but the recruits too!

Don't really want to put a dampener on your attempt, but how are you going to pass P Company if you can't pass the Marine Course?

Good luck mate..........You're going to need it! :D

no run time is the biggest swinger in selection, or so my interviewing officer at selection told me

i managed a 9:41 run time which is good considering i passed selection for RE, my strength is lacking to be honest so i cant wait for basic, i completed the jerry can carry and did 9 heaves, but i hope to do better

are the fitness tests you do at the start of harrogate like the ones at ADSC?

thanks

got mine from around 12:42 to my record 10.26 today in just over 2 weeks, been fartlecking between lamposts, and probably because my dad had his boot up my arse and wouldnt let me stop : ( hes gonna have to start taking his bike because he cant keep up, hehe

Originally Posted by HarveyMac

got mine from around 12:42 to my record 10.26 today in just over 2 weeks, been fartlecking between lamposts, and probably because my dad had his boot up my arse and wouldnt let me stop : ( hes gonna have to start taking his bike because he cant keep up, hehe

From what posts ive read/seen of yours, one question, is it you or your dad thats joining the army. Either that or you dads ex forces?

whats the static lift? Dead-lift?