K.C.T. Physical Fitness Test

KCT, Korps Commandotroepen, Shadow Warriors of Netherlands are one of the special forces units of that country. They are highly skilled and present in various theatres around the world. They are trained in Military Assistance, Special Reconnaissance, Direct Action, Counterterrorism, Counter-insurgency, Hostage Rescue, and Faction Liaison.


Established in: "1942"


Motto: Nunc aut Nunquam
Translation: Now or Never


To join, one must be a citizen of the Netherlands, one can be man or woman, military or civilian, and cannot be younger than 20, and older than 28 years of age. One cannot wear glasses, nor contacts. The civilian candidates usually do not perform as good as the soldiers. Their attrition is rate is very high. One to none out of 10 civilians will make it into the unit. 1 or 2 out of 10 soldiers will make it. You are only allowed to try out for this unit 2 times. The Minimum height is 165 cm.

Chart Standards Netherlands KCT

# Exercises Pass Good Great Gold
1. Cooper Test + 2800 Meter + 3000 Meter + 3100 Meter + 3200 Meter
2. Pushups + 30 reps + 40 reps + 45 reps + 50 reps
3. Sit-Ups + 40 reps + 50 reps + 55 reps + 60 reps
4. Chinups + 6 reps + 10 reps + 12 reps + 15 reps
Pre-Selection - Phase 0 - KCT

This test involves 8 different exercises, which have to be completed in the listed order. The max time for pushups and sit-ups is 2 min. After the chin-ups, the candidates undergo water tests in the pool. The candidates need to show that they can handle themselves in the water. They need to show their capabilities of swimming 25 meters in various styles, such as Breast Stroke, Back Stroke, Front Crawl, and a weapon. They further have to perform an underwater swim of 25 meters.

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KCT - Elementary Commando Course (ECO)

During Selection, Candidates will undergo psychological and medical evaluations. Those candidates who come from the street will undergo 23 weeks of basic training before joining the other selectees in the real Selection process. During Selection, Candidates will face lots of ruck marches in the mountains, runs, obstacle courses and physical training. Candidates will face a hell week at the end of 9 weeks, where they will be sleep-deprived and have to endure long missions.

KCT Fitness Test Video
Core Values - KCT

Courage: A commando does what is necessary, regardless of the personal consequences.

Judgment: A commando acts boldly, unconventionally, and surprisingly. A commando is always accountable for what he does.

Loyalty A commando is always loyal to his mission, loyal to his comrades, loyal to the unit, and loyal to himself.

Honor Commandos prides themselves in honor to never give up and always bring out the best in themselves.

Pride Commandos are always proud of the unit, the history, the traditions, and the deeds.

KCT Test
Characteristics of KCT

The operators and KCT believe that humans are more important than machines. That is why they value quality over quantity. They don't believe that Green Berets aka KCT Operators can be mass-produced. They look for certain characteristics in every aspiring Green Berets. Those are Character, Will, Determination, Self-Sufficiency, Accountable, Never give up mentality, Self-Confidence, be able to function under time pressure, and be a team player. Also, they want every operator to live according to the core values of the KCT.