Army 2 Miler

[Guest]

Could someone please shed some light on the format of an Army 2 miler test. Is it a straight run with weight, if so what weight? And what time is expected of recruits undergoing this test in p-company for example.

I ask, purely because i want to have a go at it, and i wouldnt want to cheat myself and do it wrong.

I have a feeling it might be 35lb bergen. Would you wear webbing aswell on something like a 2 miler?

Thanks.

James

[CheesePossessed]

35ib in webbing, although I've done it in past with bergen, weapon and helmet. To be done in under 18 minutes. There is a newer version out which is 1.5m and time is under 15 mins.

[alex4013]

Why not ask your local PAra Reg TA? They'll tell you straight...

[Guest]

Why not ask your local PAra Reg TA? They'll tell you straight...

Why waste a phone call, when we have knowledgeable resources on this forum, like Cheesepossessed.

I have just done a 2 miler, and the first thing I would like to say is, it wasn't easy finding the weight to make up 35lbs. I had to use one of the "rocket packs" from a bergen so I could fill it with even more bottles of water to make up the weight. However, 6 litres of water and 2 large packs of flour (original I know ) later, and I was good to go.

One word I would use to describe the run...painful. I did it in 18:32, and the second half of my route was up hill. However I doubled the whole way, and ultimately I am encouraged by my time as it is a sign of my increasing fitness prior to Phase 1 training.

James

[para001]

However, 6 litres of water and 2 large packs of flour (original I know ) later, and I was good to go.

Dont use dead weight mate, use kit mate

[CheesePossessed]

[ However, 6 litres of water and 2 large packs of flour (original I know ) later, and I was good to go.

If you'd also included a heavy bottomed frying pan and hexi you could have made yourself some rudimentary but strangely satisfying flatbreads.

[crafty990]

isnt it 35lb plus any water. I did an ACFT a while back which is the 1.5 miler. OUCH! That was a bit cheeky.

[Dave.Mil]

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[theparamancan]

35lbs Bergan (not including water), helmet, smock, rifle in under 18.45 (although no PTI will bring you in that slow.)

Thats how I make my Joes do it anyway.