GSG9 Physical Fitness Test

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G.S.G. 9 (Grenzschutzgruppe 9) is a very strong police force in Germany. They are at the top of the food chain when it comes to skillset and efficiency. Formed after the disaster terrorism attack at the Olympic Games in Munich in the year 1972, they learned their craft by Israel Special Forces and from other country's special units.


They can be compared to the Hostage Rescue Team of the F.B.I. and are mainly trained for terrorism situations, kidnappings, and raids. Even though they are considered to be police, they operate internationally as well.


Motto: "Geführt wird von vorne"
Translation "Lead from the front"


Established in: "1972"


To be able to join this special unit, one must first go through a regular police formation. At the beginning of training, one must be under 34 years of age.

G.S.G. 9 Physical Requirements
# Exercises Pass Good Great Gold
1 Benchpress + 10 reps + 20 reps + 22 reps + 25 reps
2 Pullups + 10 reps + 15 reps + 18 reps + 20 reps
3.1. Cooper Test 3000 Meter 3200 Meter 3300 Meter 3400 Meter
3.2. 5000 Meter Run 23:00 min 22:00 min 21:00 min 20:00 min
4 100 Meter Sprint 13.40 sec 13.00 sec 12.60 sec 12.20 sec
5 Broadjumps + 240 cm + 250 cm + 260 cm + 265 cm
6 Parcour - 3:30 min - 3:00 min - 2:45 min - 2:30 min
    Selection Phase GSG9

* The cooper test recently replaced the 5000 Meter Run. * Only the "Pass" and "Good" Requirements are official.

Once the candidates pass the pre-selection phase, they are going into the real selection process. The attrition rate is huge. Most candidates will not make it. This phase is 10 months long. It consists of 2 separate parts. One is the Basic Formation, one is the Special Formation. The Basic Formation consists of the teachings and testings of several topics, such as shooting skills, tactical understanding, military comprehension. The Special Formation is less physical, yet more psychological and mental. Candidates will be put through various scenarios over and over again.

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First things first. The EAV (Eignungsauswahlverfahren) starts with 4 days of psychological testing and interviews. Besides the physical portion of the "Einstellungstest", the candidates will also have to go through IQ testing, English Tests, Reaction Tests, Fine motor skills, Shooting skils with a handgun and machine gun, Fear of heights testing, hardiness tests and further interviews. The candidate has to go through thorough testing before making it to selection. But even then, during the Selection phase, the candidate can still be sent home. Further physical testings will then also be performed such as...

Other GSG9 Training Workouts:


- a 6 km cross country run = in less than 26 minutes
- a 9 km run = in less than 39 minutes
- Long jump = 4.74 meters
- German Sport Badge
- German Lifeguard Badge
- and more ...


Founder & First Colonel of GSG9 Ulrich Wegener

Das Wichtigste an der GSG9 ist der Mensch.

Translation: The most important aspect of GSG9 is the human being


Ulrich Wegener, founder and first colonel of GSG9, was known to be highly intelligent, detailed in approach, sympathetically, and reasonable. He approached situations carefully and systematically. He died on December 28th of 2017 at the age of 88 in Schweifeld, Germany. He was very well respected around the globe.

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10 Attributes of a GSG9 Operator:

1. High Intelligence
2. Excellent Athlete
3. Team player & Comradeship
4. Psychologically strong
5. Balanced Self-Esteem
6. Distinct Personality
7. Sense of Responsibility
8. Risk Tolerance
9. Courage
10. Solidarity


Creed of GSG9:

"Pflichterfüllung, Einsatzbereitschaft,Professionelle Vorbereitung".

Translation: Duty, Standby, Professional Preparation


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GSG9's attrition rate is very high. Only 7-10 % out of every training class will make it to the different units. A lot of candidates try to join the ranks every year. Many candidates break at one point either mentally or physically


After the Selection course, the candidate will then go through specialized training to either be a sniper, diver, or paratrooper. It is to note that most GS9 'Beamte' are interchangeable with each other in terms of functionality.


Proof of Wegeners Character: The chancellor, after the Operation in Mogadishu, Operation Feuerzauber, told Wegener that he will receive "das Bundesverdienstkreuz", the Order of Merit. Wegener told the chancellor, that if he is the only one to receive this order, he won't accept it. In return 60 GSG9 operators received the order of merit. Wegener received the Cross of Merit.


The highlight of the 9-month selection course: Härtewoche. The candidates are left alone somewhere, with small rations of food and a compass, and need to find their way to a certain destination. Candidates usually only sleep 2 hours a day during that week. They have to stay very focussed to get through this evolution.


Another Motto that Founder Ulrich Wegener believed in was: Es gibt nichts, was wir nicht können.
Translation: There is nothing, that we are not able to do.


Former Colonel Olaf Lindner believes in a special quote from the British writer William Somerset Maugham: "Aufrichtigkeit ist wahrscheinlich die verwegenste Form der Tapferkeit" which translates to sincerity is probably one of the most important forms of valor.

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