Specialty Fitness Tests

PSP at ASU London performs many specialty tests that are required for application to CANSOFCOM units, as well as other programs such as Close Protection.  Recruiting seasons can vary from year to year, so be sure to check the CANFORGENs and with your unit training officer for exact dates.

This page included information on LFCPFS, JTF 2, CSOR, Close Protection, BMSS, PARA and SARTech fitness tests.

LFCPFS (BFT) 13km Ruck March
Test conducted by miltary on an annual basis.  PSP is available to provide work up training assistance. 

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Click here to view a suggested BFT Kit List.

JTF2 Pre-Selection Physical Fitness Test
This test is offered on an as needed basis.  This test is requried to complete the application process for JTF 2 selection.

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JFT 2 Pre-Selection Physical Fitness Training Program

CSOR Pre-Selection Physical Fitness Test
This test is offered on an as needed basis.  If you are interested in applying to CSOR, please consult the following training manuals to better help you prepare for both the fitness test as well as the Assessment Phase of selection.

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CSOR Training Manual
CSOR Physical Exercises

Close Protection
Generally offered during regular EXPRES testing sessions.  Below are the minimum requirements:

• 20 MSR - stage 8.5
• Push Ups - 31 continuous
• Sit Ups - 35 in one minute
• Casualty Evacuation - 100 m in <60 seconds

Applicants are encouraged to do the best they can to raise their chances of selection for course.

Basic Military Swim Standard
Required for events that require members to be in or around water. 

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CF Parachutist Physical Fitness Test
This test is offered on an as needed basis.  The purpose of this test is to determine an individual's physical capability to train as a Basic Parachutist.  Below are the minimum requirements:

• Chin Ups - 7
• Sit Ups - 31
• 1 mile (1600 m) run

Members must complete the above items in 7:30 minutes or less.

Note: In case of inclement weather, the candidate will perform a 600m shuttle run over a 50-meter indoor course.

SARTech Physical Fitness Test
This test is offered on an as needed basis.  A pre-selection evaluation is required to to determine an individual's physical capability to apply to the CF School of Search And Rescue (CFSSAR) as a SAR Tech. The Pre-selection evaluation consists of:

To be completed in 16 minutes or less:

• 1.5 mile / 2400m run in 10:15 or less;
• 31 consecutive Push-ups;
• 33 consecutive Sit-ups;
• 8 consecutive Chin-ups;
• 450 m shuttle run; and

To be completed following the above items:

• 675 m swim in 20 minutes or less

Note:  During pre-selection the swim portion is required to be completed on the same day as the first itmes.  When attending selection, members will be required to complete the swim immediately following the first items.  Members wishing to attend SARTech selection should be aware of this and train accordingly.