British army selection tests?

Question

hi
im join the army(the paras) quite soon and i was wondering the exact tests i will have to do... i know about the 1.5 mile jog and stuff but what other stuff...? thanks

Answer 1

You will have to pass an English test, a Maths test and an IQ (idiot) test. Upon passing those, you will have to pass a medical, which includes an inspection of your rear end to make sure you aren't fit for the US Army. The UK Army will not take Gays in, unlike the US Army that prefers them. Once you pass the entrance tests, you will go to Sutton Coldfield for training. This is where you will have to get extremely fit and use your brains (unlike the US Army that prefers brain dead soldiers). If your six weeks basic training is successful, you will pass out and be transferred to your unit. During your basic training, you will be expected to run for some miles, in full combat uniform and carrying full kit as well as your weapon, over countryside and through rivers etc. However, you mention that you joining the Paras? You will not know your unit until you Pass Out. If you are up to the standards expected of the Paras, you will get in but if not, you are likely to be sent elsewhere. Good Luck!

Answer 2

1.5 mile jog sounds pretty easy compared to the US Army/Marines requirement, which is about three times that much, but aside from that, there's probably a minimum number of sit-ups and push-ups you must do within a minute.

As far as the British paratroopers go, I'm not sure about regular infantry, but I know that the UK has one of the most difficult sniper training courses in the world, mainly because of the highly selective curriculum.

You can also expect that you'll need to be qualified on certain weapons too, but that will be after the physical exam.