For those wondering, I'm headed off to St. Jean on August 27th for my IAP/BOTC and had been rather physically inactive for the vast majority of my teenage years. I began with baby-steps in my second year of University and lost about 40 pounds and have been on and off for the past 2 years. I just graduated University and am doing DEO Armour.
I began my fitness regime in the spring and am still struggling with the running and the push ups though both are improving. Regardless, there remains a slight chance I won't pass the push up test. I was drawn into the Armed Forces because I truly want to change and improve my life across the board and I know the Army is the place for me to be. I also was drawn in with news that the fitness test was eliminated from the recruitment process... and with the understanding that a failed fitness test upon arrival at St. Jean would move me into what I am calling "fat camp" - Remedial Fitness Training (RFT)
For anyone wondering... as I was wondering and don't see a thread to explain this on the forum... I received an email back from DND telling me how the RFT process works. I had heard a rumour that the RFT option had been eliminated but I now know this is false. Here is what I was told re: the process in St. Jean...
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The innovative Recruit Fitness Training (RFT) program at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) in St-Jean, QC is designed to improve the physical fitness and success rates of CF Regular Force recruits who experience difficulty meeting the required standard.
You will take the CF EXPRES test where you take your BOT. If you are successful, you’ll continue on with your BOT training. If you are not you will automatically be transferred into the RFT program at CFLRS St-Jean. The 90-day RFT program focuses on raising your level of fitness to the minimum CF standard. During this period you’ll be tested regularly on your level of physical fitness. As soon as you are successful in the CF EXPRES test, no matter when that is during the 90 days, you’ll be integrated back into the BOT training as soon as there is a vacancy.
If you fail the CF EXPRES test at the end of the 90-day RFT program then you will be released from the CF. You may re-enrol in the CF at a future date if you meet the eligibility criteria and can pass the CF EXPRES test. However, you won’t get a second chance at the RFT program.
The Guide to physical fitness remains available for applicants wishing to self-evaluate and increase their physical fitness level (attached).
Should you have any additional questions or require an information package, please contact us at the number below. The 1 800 number is only operational in Canada and will connect you to the recruiting centre nearest you.
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I really found this helpful and wanted to pass it along to anyone with the same question. If anyone can tell me about some experiences they had in RFT, I would be much appreciative.
I began my fitness regime in the spring and am still struggling with the running and the push ups though both are improving. Regardless, there remains a slight chance I won't pass the push up test. I was drawn into the Armed Forces because I truly want to change and improve my life across the board and I know the Army is the place for me to be. I also was drawn in with news that the fitness test was eliminated from the recruitment process... and with the understanding that a failed fitness test upon arrival at St. Jean would move me into what I am calling "fat camp" - Remedial Fitness Training (RFT)
For anyone wondering... as I was wondering and don't see a thread to explain this on the forum... I received an email back from DND telling me how the RFT process works. I had heard a rumour that the RFT option had been eliminated but I now know this is false. Here is what I was told re: the process in St. Jean...
(QUOTE BEGINS NOW)
The innovative Recruit Fitness Training (RFT) program at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) in St-Jean, QC is designed to improve the physical fitness and success rates of CF Regular Force recruits who experience difficulty meeting the required standard.
You will take the CF EXPRES test where you take your BOT. If you are successful, you’ll continue on with your BOT training. If you are not you will automatically be transferred into the RFT program at CFLRS St-Jean. The 90-day RFT program focuses on raising your level of fitness to the minimum CF standard. During this period you’ll be tested regularly on your level of physical fitness. As soon as you are successful in the CF EXPRES test, no matter when that is during the 90 days, you’ll be integrated back into the BOT training as soon as there is a vacancy.
If you fail the CF EXPRES test at the end of the 90-day RFT program then you will be released from the CF. You may re-enrol in the CF at a future date if you meet the eligibility criteria and can pass the CF EXPRES test. However, you won’t get a second chance at the RFT program.
The Guide to physical fitness remains available for applicants wishing to self-evaluate and increase their physical fitness level (attached).
Should you have any additional questions or require an information package, please contact us at the number below. The 1 800 number is only operational in Canada and will connect you to the recruiting centre nearest you.
(QUOTE ENDS HERE)
I really found this helpful and wanted to pass it along to anyone with the same question. If anyone can tell me about some experiences they had in RFT, I would be much appreciative.
