26_Engr_Regt_Military_Skills_Loaded_March

The aim and general outline of the AFT is as follows:

a. The aim of the AFT is to measure basic physical
capacity using a Loaded March, whilst accounting
for the differences in fitness requirements between
each Arm and Service.
b. The test is a measure of basic vocational fitness.
c. The test is age and gender-free.

Complete a 12.8km loaded march (at least 4.8km
to be off tarmac/metalled roads) in a maximum time of
2 hours, but not less than 1 hour 55 minutes. The time
allowed is inclusive of any time taken for re-hydration
stops, safety checks or any other essential administrative
activity that is deemed necessary by the OIC. Re-hydration
stops (commonly referred to as water stops) are to be
considered prior to the start of the test. The load carried
for the test (see Table below) is inclusive of personal
weapon and all ancillary items of equipment (helmet,
Combat Body Armour (CBA) etc.

In order to conduct the test, the following equipment
is required:

a. Safety vehicle - with additional water and First Aid
equipment.
b. Fluorescent (Troops Marching) vests.
c. White and red lights (when appropriate).
d. Stopwatch(es).
e. AFT Procedural Brief.
f. Result(s) Sheet.

Communications means should be considered.
Response time to medical facilities will be the prime factor.

The terrain should not be too difficult to negotiate
and should offer good underfoot conditions.

The route must be accessible to a Safety Vehicle
throughout.

Dress for the AFT is boots, MTP/CS 95, PT vest/
sweatshirt, combat jacket (dependent upon weather),
wearing Personal Load Carrying Equipment (PLCE),
carrying personal weapon (SA80 or LSW).

The configuration of PLCE to be carried may be
Combat Order, Assault Order or Bergen and is to be
determined by local commanders.

Personal equipment and weapons are to be carried by
individuals throughout the test and are not to be shared
amongst the group.

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