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Defence Command Denmark Forsvaret Fitness Test

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The Danish Defence Forsvaret, which besides Denmark, also includes Greenland Islands and the Faroe Islands, is the military of Denmark. The history of the force goes back to the 16th Century. Their special force units are Frømandskorpset, Jaeger Corps and Slædepatruljen Sirius.


Motto: "Fordi Noget Er Værd At Kæmpe For"
Translation "Some things are worth fighting for"


Established in: "1949"


In order to join, one must be 18 years old. It is to note that the Forsvaret has a conscription, meaning a 18 year old male might get called upon to join the department. The number of volunteers wanting to join is very high and therefore only a small number of soldiers are conscripts. There is no conscription for woman, but a good number of woman do join the Forsvaret.


Their physical fitness tests determine on what Niveau you are. The level goes from 0 to 5. 5 is considered a soldier in excellent conditions.

Chart Standards Forsvaret

# Exercises Pass Alright Ideal Excellent Gold
1. Back Extension Holds + 105 seconds + 120 seconds + 135 seconds + 150 seconds + 165 seconds
2. Static Situp Hold + 75 seconds + 90 seconds + 105 seconds + 120 seconds + 135 seconds
3. Side Planks Right + 60 seconds + 75 seconds + 90 seconds + 105 seconds + 120 seconds
4. Side Planks left + 60 seconds + 75 seconds + 90 seconds + 105 seconds + 120 seconds
5. Back Bridge Right + 30 seconds + 45 seconds + 60 seconds + 75 seconds + 90 seconds
6. Back Bridge Left + 30 seconds + 45 seconds + 60 seconds + 75 seconds + 90 seconds
7. Lunges w/ 20KG + 20 reps + 40 reps + 40 reps + 50 reps + 60 reps
8. Cooper Test + 2400 Meter + 2550 Meter + 2750 Meter + 2850 Meter + 3000 Meter
9. Yo-YO UH1 + 9.11 + 11.2 + 12.8 + 13.2 + 14.8
10. Yo-Yo IR1 + 14.6 + 15.6 + 17.5 + 18.3 + 19.4
11. Speed Test + 14.6 + 15.6 + 60 + 58 + 54
12. Lunges + 30 Reps (20KG) + 30 Reps (30KG) + 30 Reps (40KG) + 40 Reps (40KG) + 40 Reps (50KG)
13. Dips + 2 Reps + 4 Reps + 8 Reps + 8 Reps + 8 (10KG)
14. Pullups + 2 Reps + 4 Reps + 8 Reps + 8 Reps + 8 (10KG)
15. Deadlift + 6 reps (50KG) + 6 reps (60KG) + 6 reps (80KG) + 8 reps (80KG) + 8 reps(100KG)
16. Planks + 90 sec + 120 sec + 120 sec(10KG) + 120 sec(15KG) + 120 sec(20KG)

This test involves 16 different exercises:

1. Back extension holds
2. 90 Degree Static Sit-Up hold
3. Side planks right
4. Side planks left
5. Backbridge right
6. Backbridge left
7. Lunges with 20KG
8. Cooper Test
9. Yo-Yo UH1 Shuttle Run
10. Yo-Yo IR1
11. Danish Military Speed Test
12. Lunges = max in 2 min
13. Dips = max in 1 min
14. Pullups = max in 1 min
15. Deadlifts = max in 1 min
16. Planks


Other Testing afterward includes a 2 KM March, followed by a 500 Meter Obstacle run and another 2 KM March.