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Fit enough for TIER 1?

10/03/2013By Redaktion

Normal GIs already have to complete a challenging fitness test, but with Special Operation Forces, it's even tougher. The Upper Body Round Robin (UBRR) is the fitness test used by TIER 1 and TIER 2 and consists of bench press, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, dips, rope climbing, kip ups, shuttle sprints, and an 8k march/run. Find out exactly how this test works here.

To pass the test, you must score at least 1,100 points and also achieve the minimum point requirement in each category. More details later. You must complete the entire test in one go with a maximum of 10 minutes break between stations. And there is only one attempt per station! Now on to the detailed description:

1) Bench Press:

Time limit: None
Minimum: 80% of body weight 6 times
Points: 100 for minimum; +3 points for each additional repetition

2) Push-ups:

Time limit: 1 minute
Minimum: 40 push-ups
Points: 100 for minimum; +2 points for each additional repetition
Note: The chest must touch the ground each time, and the arms must be fully extended each time

3) Sit-ups:

Time limit: 1 minute
Minimum: 40 sit-ups
Points: 100 for minimum; +3 points for each additional repetition
Note: you must fully raise your upper body each time, with your shoulder blades touching the ground each time. The feet can be fixed

4) Pull-ups:

Time limit: none
Minimum: 6 pull-ups
Points: 100 for minimum; +3.5 points for each additional repetition
Note: The grip position is shoulder-width, ankles facing you. The chin must be at least above the bar, with the arms fully extended each time.

5) Dips:

Time limit: None
Minimum: 10 dips
Points: 100 for minimum; +2.5 points for each additional repetition
Note: In the lowest position, the arms should be parallel to the dip bar

6) Rope Climb:

Time limit: None
Minimum: 1 time up
Points: none
Note: 10kg additional weight (vest); Rope height is 6m. Legs can be used.

7) Kipp Ups:

Time limit: 1 minute
Minimum: 6 repetitions
Points: 100 for minimum; +3.5 points for each additional repetition
Note: Stand under the pull-up bar, rotate 90° and grip the bar from left and right. Now you should hang on it with completely straight arms and legs without touching the ground. Now you have to lift your legs to the left and right of the bar until your heels touch above the bar. Then return to the starting position.

9) Shuttle Sprints:

Time limit: 24 seconds
Minimum: 4 x 25m
Points: 100 for minimum; +2 points for every 0.1 seconds under the time limit
Remarks: You need a 25m track, on command you run all the way to the end, turn around back to the start, back to the end and back to the start again. Sounds easy, but it's not.

At the tenth station you can choose A or B

10 A) 8km Run:

Time limit: 40 minutes
Points: 100 for minimum; +2 points for every 5 seconds under the time limit
Remarks: Simply run 8 km in sports attire

10 B) 8km Rucksack March:

Time limit: 75 minutes
Points: 100 for minimum; +2 points for every 15 seconds under the time limit
Remarks: The backpack must weigh at least 20 kg, boots must be worn. Running is allowed.

We wish everyone who tries it good luck. And always remember: with just minimum values you can only achieve 900 points. A good score for this test is 1,300 points. Have fun with the self-test wishes SPARTANAT.

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