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ll prospective Recruits who aspire to join the De-
fence Forces must undertake and successfully pass
the Defence Forces Induction Fitness test. this fit-
ness test is designed to access the potential recruits level
of fitness and his/her capacity to undergo the rigours of
Military training.
Since 2013, and the introduction of the Single Force Con-
cept, all new entrants to the RDF, just like their comrades in
the PDF, have had to pass the same Induction Fitness Test.
This ensures that all RDF Recruits, on their enlistment are on
an equal physical level as their PDF Recruit colleagues.
On the morning of Saturday 14th April, yet another poten-
tial batch of anxious RDF recruits arrived at the main gate of
Cathal Brugha Bks in Dublin to undertake the Induction Test.
They were met by RDF members of E Coy, 7 Inf Bn, E Coy is
currently the unit tasked with all initial admin in the recruit-
ment process of RDF Recruits in the greater Dublin area, and
this administration includes the organising and conducting
the Induction Fitness Test for these recruits.
Besides E Coys own fitness staff, there are other quali-
REPoRt &
PhotoS By
CQMS MIChAEL
BARREtt, AR, 7
InF Bn
DEFENCE FORCES INDUCTION
FITNESS TEST
Push ups: 20 in one minute
Sit ups: 20 in one minute
Aerobic Run 2.4km:
Males: 11 minutes & 40 seconds
Females: 13 minutes & 10 seconds
Potential recruits in gym with staff
