Navy

To join the Navy, it's important that you meet the necessary medical and physical requirements. Regular exercise prior to joining will set you up for success as it is an important part of training and service life.

Once you join, Navy will support your physical conditioning to ensure you're prepared to serve. You'll also have access to chef-made meals, gyms, sports and fitness sessions run by physical training instructors. Throughout your Navy career you will be expected to conduct an annual fitness test which includes a plank and run/walk.

During the application process you’ll be assessed through completion of a questionnaire relating to your medical history and a physical examination. A condition of entry is that you’ll be tested for a variety of viral infections, including HIV and Hepatitis B and C. The presence of any of these infections could adversely affect your application. A Pre-entry Fitness Assessment (PFA) is a requirement for Navy Divers which consists of 30 push ups, 25 sit ups and a shuttle run to level 10.1.

The Navy swim test

During Navy Military Training, whether heading to the New Entry Sailor Course (Recruit School) or the New Entry Officer Course, you'll need to pass a swim test to graduate. It involves all the components below:

• safety jump off a 3m tower
• 10m underwater swim
• 50m swim using survival strokes
• treading water or floating for 15 minutes.

Note: You will be wearing your Navy uniform during the swim test.

Army

General Entry Combat roles and Officer Entry roles

Female

• Sit-ups (feet held) 45
• Push-ups 8
• Shuttle Run Score (7.5).

Male

• Sit-ups (feet held) 45
• Push-ups 15
• Shuttle Run Score (7.5).

General Entry Combat Support roles

Female

• Sit-ups (feet held) 20
• Push-ups 4
• Shuttle Run Score (6.1).

Male

• Sit-ups (feet held) 20
• Push-ups 8
• Shuttle Run Score (6.1).

Special Forces

• Sit-ups (feet held) 60
• Push-ups 40
• Shuttle Run Score (10.1)
• Over-grasp heaves (pull-ups) 6.

Weight / Body Mass Index (BMI)

The recommended maximum Body Mass Index (BMI) for entry to the Army is 32.9 and the recommended minimum BMI is 18.5. If your BMI is outside of this range, you may be at greater risk of injury during training.

Your BMI will be measured during your medical assessment and again on the day of entry to the Army. If you are outside the specified range, you may be eligible for a medical waiver, but entry is not guaranteed. Please check your BMI well in advance and, if necessary, talk to your doctor about any lifestyle changes you may have to consider.

Air Force

Female

• Sit-ups (feet held) 20
• Shuttle Run Score (5.1).

Male

• Sit-ups (feet held) 20
• Shuttle Run Score (6.1).

Ground Defence Officer

• Sit-ups (feet held) 20
• Shuttle Run Score (6.5)
• Push-ups 10.

Physical Training Instructors

• Sit-ups (feet held) 30
• Shuttle Run Score (9.5)
• Push-ups
  - 10 (females)
  - 20 (males).

Weight / Body Mass Index (BMI)

The recommended maximum Body Mass Index (BMI) for entry to the Air Force is 32.9 and the recommended minimum BMI is 18.5. If your BMI is outside of this range, you may be at greater risk of injury during training.

Your BMI will be measured during your medical assessment and again on the day of entry to the Air Force. If you are outside the specified range, you may be eligible for a medical waiver, but entry is not guaranteed. Please check your BMI well in advance and, if necessary, talk to your doctor about any lifestyle changes you may have to consider.