PRE-ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS Entry Requirements Before commencing training at ARTC you need to be medically and physically fit. A psychologist and a doctor will assess you at your recruiting centre. If you are in doubt about anything that might affect your training, you should discuss your concern with the enlistment officer, doctor or psychologist. Failure to disclose an existing injury or medical condition will result in your removal from training and discharge from the Australian Army. Medical Documentation (PM4–Unit Medical Record) You must bring your Army Medical Documents (PM4–Unit Medical Record) with you when you meet the transport to take you to ARTC. The Induction Coordinator will ask for these documents before you depart for ARTC and if the documents cannot be located you will not travel to ARTC. It is strongly advised that you bring this paragraph to the attention of your Recruiting Officer and Medical staff. Pre-Enlistment Physical Conditioning / Pre-enlistment Fitness Assessment Physical preparation prior to commencing training at ARTC cannot be over emphasised. A pre-enlistment conditioning program for you to follow is at annex A. You are required to pass the recruit pre-enlistment fitness assessment (PFA) within the eight week period prior to enlistment into the Army. The PFA is a fitness assessment consisting of push-ups, sit-ups and a shuttle run. Should you fail the PFA assessment you will not be enlisted. Your recruiting centre will provide you with a brochure detailing PFA requirements. Further details on the PFA are at annex A. You will again undertake the PFA on day one of the Reserve Recruit training Course at ARTC. The assessment does not differ from the PFA you completed prior to enlistment. The PFA is the minimum standard of fitness that you are required to achieve at the start of your training at ARTC. During your training, you will participate in more physically demanding activities including obstacle courses. |
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Reserve Recruit Training Course Joining Instruction
