RAFT

Question 1

Reg gunner activities?

Answer 1

Weighted patrols
Contact/fire manoeuvre
Casualty evacuations/extractions
Digging trenches
Lifting and carrying

Question 2

Physical attributes required of reg gunners?

Answer 2

Strength and aerobic endurance
Maximal strength
Agility
Core strength
Speed
Grip strength
Mental robustness

Question 3

Who is the RAFT for?

Answer 3

Operational forces

No op force (training flight)

Question 4

RAFT must be in date in order to do what courses?

Answer 4

FT 1, 2 and 3
Pre-para selection
Sinper course
ETL

Question 5

Where can the RAFT be conducted?

Answer 5

Brize Norton, Cosford, Leeming, Marham, Northolt, Waddington and Leuchars

Question 6

How to pass?

Answer 6

Must pass all elements

Question 7

To fail?

Answer 7

Fail one or more elements of the test

Question 8

What is individuals fail to complete all elements due to injury or illness?

Answer 8

FMed 566 provided

Retest date established

Question 9

How long is the conditioning for the RAFT?

Answer 9

3 months

Question 10

What needs to be done prior to the RAFT?

Answer 10

Obtain equipment
Select suitable test area
Risk assessments
Med care available
WGBT
Allocate roles
Final checks
Set up equipment
Measure out the area

Question 11

AP3342 leaflet 405?

Answer 11

Protocols and briefs

Question 12

JSP 539

Answer 12

Heat related injuries

Question 13

QR 835

Answer 13

Hi vis

Question 14

QR 430

Answer 14

Individuals responsible for their own fitness.

Question 15

How is physical conditioning implemented?

Answer 15

Through the SPORT principles

Question 16

Helmet weight?

Answer 16

1.4 kg

Question 17

CBA weight?

Answer 17

5 kg

Question 18

Bergan weight?

Answer 18

26 or 15 kg

Question 19

Day sack weight?

Answer 19

11 kg

Question 20

PLCE weight?

Answer 20

9.5 kg

Question 21

What are some foot conditions?

Answer 21

Athletes foot
Nail conditions
Corns
Bunions
Verucas
Ingrown toenails
Blisters

Question 22

Foot care prevention methods?

Answer 22

Powder feet
Wear flip flops on communal areas
Let feet air when possible
Cut nails straight

Question 23

Taping…

Answer 23

Do not tape all the way around the toes
Do not tape broken skin
Do nut burst blisters and then apply tape to them

Question 24

How far are the cones on the REEF?

Answer 24

7.5 m apart

Question 25

What does REEF stand for?

Answer 25

Response to Effective Enemy Fire

Question 26

Time limit for 2 k effort?

Answer 26

16 mins first year, 15 thereafter

Question 27

Load carried for the 2k effort?

Answer 27

25 kg

Question 28

Weight and distance of the drag?

Answer 28

20m of 110 kg

Question 29

Weight and distance of the cas evac?

Answer 29

200m of 2 x 22 kg

Question 30

What were the previous RAF fitness tests?

Answer 30

Regiment operational fitness assessment (10kn loaded march, 5 km speed march, dummy drag and single began lift) Regiment fitness strategy

Question 31

What is RAST?

Answer 31

Regiment Annual Selection Test - this is a type of physical employment standard (PES)

Question 32

How many warning on the loaded march?

Answer 32

2 and then pulled out on the third

Question 33

How many warnings on the REEF?

Answer 33

3 warnings in a row and then out

Question 34

JSP 375`?

Answer 34

Health and safety risk assessments

Question 35

Weight for the RMT elements?

Answer 35

20.5 kg

Question 36

Weight for the 2km?

Answer 36

25 kg

Question 37

Weight of PLCE?

Answer 37

9.5 kg

Question 38

Weight of rifle?

Answer 38

4.5 kg

Question 39

Total weight of bergen?

Answer 39

26 kg

Question 40

Weight of helmet?

Answer 40

1.5

Question 41

Weight of day sack (within bergen)

Answer 41

11kg

Question 42

Weight of bergen (with day sack removed)?

Answer 42

15 kg