The entry-level fitness requirements can be found on the Army Jobs website:

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6

Army Reserve standards

• Mid Thigh Pull: 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw: 2m 70cm
• MSFT (beep test): Level 5 shuttle 8

Passing these requirements demonstrates a foundation level physical fitness that can be worked on during training.

After training, fitness is really important: RLC Chefs can be attached to any British Army unit and are expected operate globally in a wide range of challenging environments.

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