Physical Fitness Requirements from the the Canadian Special Forces

Fitness Test Canadian Special Operations Regiment

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C.S.O.R, which stands for the Canadian Special Operations Regiment, is one of the special force units of the Canadian Military Forces. They are not as well known as JTF2, but they do carry tremendous tasks on their shoulders.

They are experts in Special Warfare, Special Reconnaissance, and Direct Action. Their missions are classified as their operates in the shadows.

Motto: "Audeamus"
Translation: Let us dare

Established in: "2006"

Their actual history dates back to the "Devils Brigade", which was a unit formed in between U.S. and Canadian Soldiers.

No civilian can join this unit. You have to be already enlisted in the military for at least 2 years.

Chart Standards C.S.O.R.

#	Exercises	Pass	Good	Great	Gold
1.	2400 Meter Run	10:57 min	10:05 min	9:21 min	8:45 min
2	Squats	+ 2 reps	+ 8 reps	+ 12 reps	+ 14 reps
3	Pullups	+ 8 reps	+ 13 reps	+ 16 reps	+ 19 reps
4	Benchpress	+ 1 reps	+ 7 reps	+ 8 reps	+ 12 reps
5	Sit-Ups	+ 41 reps	+ 47 reps	+ 53 reps	+ 58 reps
6	Ruck March	Pass / Fail Test. Timed Ruck Limit is 1h 19 min
7	5000 Meter Run	23:13 min	21:32 min	20:06 min	18:50 min
8	Pushups	+ 40 reps	+ 48 reps	+ 55 reps	+ 61 reps
9	Vertical Jump	+ 45 cm	+ 53 cm	+ 60 cm	+ 66 cm
10	400 Meter Run	- 1:28 min	- 1:21 min	- 1:15 min	- 1:12 min

*Squats: Warm-Up with 70kg 20x and then proceed with the regular test. 3 Attempts on the Vertical Jump. Bench max warm-up with 70kg. Bench results vary as I changed original values. Original Values: To pass bench 70kg once, for good, Bench 90kg once and great Bench 90kg 8x.

CSOR Physical Fitness Test Week

Day 1
AM 1. 2400 Meter Run

Day 2
AM 2. Squats
AM 3. Pullups
PM 4. Bench
PM 5. Sit-Ups

Day 3
6. 7 KM Ruck March = 35 Kg

Day 4 Recovery

Day 5
7. 5 KM Run

Day 6
8. Pushups
9. Vertical Jump
10. 400 Meter Run

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CSOR Physical Screening

The CSOR Physical Screening is not as near as interesting as the Fitness Test Week. The Physical Screening test lasts only 2 days, and your test will be based on the following exercises:

1. Relative handgrip test 2. Squat 72kg at least 11 times 3. 5 Dead Hang Pullups 4. 40 Sit-Ups in one minute 5. 40 regular Pushups 6. 20-meter shuttle run in less than 9 seconds and 7. pass the Canadian combat swim test, where the applicant needs to swim at least 25 meters. 8. The next day, a 12km 35 KG Ruck March under 2h and 24 min.

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Selection Phase CSOR

The Selection Phase for CSOR washes out most candidates. Only 1 out of 4 aspirants will make it. Candidates will undergo extreme physical and mental training during a couple of weeks. The selection process is extremely classified. However, to note is that it resembles the Selection process of Delta Force and British SAS. CSOR future commandos and candidates are sleep deprived and receive only small amounts of nutrition. This is done to test the psyche of the candidates. The Selection Process is scientific-based. The intelligence of the candidates is tested when they are drained and without any energy.

After the Selection, CSOR Commandos undergo further specialized training, before joining the Unit. CSOR operators spend dozens of hours on the shooting range, becoming highly proficient and accurate with their weapons.

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Characteristics of CSOR-Operators

CSOR Operators are hardened battle soldiers. They have a specific mix of attributes and behavior. They are driven, motivated, team players with the right mindset, persistent, and cognitive. They are in top physical shape, smart, come with emotional maturity, and can read and react to their environment well. They strive and adapt to high-pressure environments. They also are clear thinkers and critical thinkers.

Facts CSOR

CSOR is heavily thinking about opening the Selection door to civilians in the future, to allow a variety of personal into the unit.

CSOR is opening a new 80 acres $319-million worth training facility in late fall 2020.