Physical Fitness Requirements from the the Canadian Special Forces

Fitness Test Canadian Joint Task Force 2

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JTF2, which stands for Joint Task Force 2, is one of the special force units of the Canadian Military. JTF2 soldiers are trained in the Canadian Arctic to withstand extremely cold temperatures. They are trained to perform counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and other calls. This unit is living in extreme secrecy. Little is known about the missions that they are involved in.

Motto: "Facta Non-Verba"
Translation: Deeds not words

Established in: "1993"

To join, one must have Canadian Citizenship. You have to be an enlisted soldier to be allowed to enter pre-selection. You need to have also spent 2 years in the military. The attrition rate seems to be at 90%, meaning only 1 out of 10 soldiers will make the cut. Women and men are allowed to test for this unit.

JTF2 Physical Screening

#	Exercises	Pass	Good	Great	Gold
1.	2400 Meter Run	- 9:21 min	- 8:41 min	- 8:11 min	- 7:41 min
2	Pushups	+ 48 reps	+ 58 reps	+ 68 reps	+ 78 reps
3	Sit-Ups	+ 48 reps	+ 58 reps	+ 68 reps	+ 78 reps
4	Pullups	+ 9 reps	+ 14 reps	+ 19 reps	+ 24 reps
5	Benchpress	+ 85 KG	+ 110 KG	+ 135 KG	+ 160 KG
5	Swim Test	Pass or Fail.

Pre-Selection JTF2

The JTF2 Physical Screening test is administered in phase I of Selection. Technically, the candidate can score at their lowest, 9:45 min on the 1.5-mile run, 40 continuous pushups, 40 situps within 1 minute, 5 pullups, or 65 KG on the 1 rep Benchpress. If they score, less they are immediately sent packing. If the candidate scores lower than prescribed, they must make it up in another category. It is important to know that to be considered for selection, the higher you score in each category in comparison with others, the more likely you will be accepted into Selection Phase II.

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Swimming Portion of Phase I JTF 2

Candidates usually receive a day between physical testing and swimming. The swimming portion might be administered before the physical fitness test. The swimming portion consists of Abandon Ship Emergency exercises and Rudimentary swimming skills. The candidates have to jump into water feet first, fully clothed, but without shoes, and swim 50 meters non-stop. They then have to do a forward flip into the water and then tread for at least 2 minutes, before swimming another 20 meters. Both events are pass/fail. Those Candidates who make it through Phase I will be evaluated mentally and will undergo multiple interviews.

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#	Exercises	Pass	Good	Gold
1.	2400 Meter Run	- 8:30 min	- 8:15 min	- 8:00 min
2	Benchpress	+ 13 reps	+ 15 reps	+ 17 reps
3	Chinups	+ 12 reps	+ 15 reps	+ 18 reps
4	Pullups	+ 9 reps	+ 12 reps	+ 15 reps
5	Squats	+ 9 reps	+ 12 reps	+ 15 reps
6	8000 Meter Run	- 37:30 min	- 35:00 min	- 34:00 min
7	Pushups	+ 50 reps	+ 53 reps	+ 55 reps
8	400 Meter Run	- 1:15 min	- 1:10 min	- 1:05 min
9	Curl-Ups	+ 100 reps	+ 125 reps	+ 1500 reps
10	800 Meter Run	- 2:45 min	- 2:30 min	- 2:20 min
11	Long Jump	+ 290 cm	+ 295 cm	+ 300 cm
12	Long Jump	+ 533 cm	+ 525 cm	+ 540 cm
13	Vertical Jump	+ 50 cm	+ 55 cm	+ 60 cm
14	20 Meter	- 3.00 sec	- 2.90 sec	- 2.86 sec
15	40 Meter	- 5.25 sec	- 5.20 sec	- 5.16 sec

Physical Fitness Week Test JFT2

Day 1
AM 1. 2400 Meter Run

Day 2
AM 2. Benchpress (75Kg)
AM 3. Chinups
PM 4. Pullups
PM 5. Squats (90Kg)

Day 3
AM 6. 8000 Meter Run

Day 4 Recovery

Day 5
AM 7. Pushups
AM 8. 400 Meter Run
PM 9. Curl-Ups
PM 10. 800 Meter Run

Day 6
AM 11. Long Jump
AM 12. Two-Jump
AM 13. Vertical Jump
PM 14. 20 Meter
PM 15. 40 Meter

JTF2 Pre-Screening Test Video

Selection Phase III - JTF2

Phase 3 of the selection process is considered to be the "Selection". This phase lasts 7 days and starts usually in the Fall of each year. It is said to be extremely hard physically and mentally. Candidates are pushed to their breaking points with a very carefully designed scientific system to understand how the candidate reacts under extreme pressure, how they handle heights and fears, and how controlled can they disassemble and assemble their weapons under sleep deprivation. Endurance is key to success in Phase III. To be successful in this phase, one must score high on the physical fitness test week. Before being accepted into the next phase, candidates will again have to come in front of a review board, where they will find out if they have made it into the SOA Course.

JTF2 Fitness Test

SOAC - Special Operator Assault Course

Before the candidate can join one of the units, they must undergo further specialized training, which lasts another 10 months. The candidates did not make the cut yet, as they are still being evaluated.

JTF2 Assaulter Characteristics

The characteristics deemed necessary for every JTF 2 Assaulter to have are... physical abilities, they need to be in top shape and to be very professional. They have to have integrity, a strong psychological profile, mental aptitude, discipline, and maturity.