Medical & Fitness Requirements
Officer (Reserve)
To be enlisted or appointed, you must be medically and physically fit for entry to your chosen occupation. This is partially assessed from the completion of an extensive questionnaire covering your medical history, followed by a physical examination.
You must also pass the swim test and physical fitness test to graduate from your Navy Training and to proceed to the Safety of Life at Sea Training that is a requirement for Recruit School and Officer training.
Navy Swim Test
The Navy Swim test consists of:
- A safety jump off a 3m tower in overalls;
- 10m underwater swim in overalls;
- 50m swim using three safety strokes; and
- Tread water or float for 15 mins (removal of overalls optional).
Note: You will find it much easier to pass the swimming test if you undertake swimming training before you join.
For further details on medical and physical standards refer to 'Physical Fitness Standards for Entry into the ADF' and 'Medical Process for Entry into the ADF'.
