Always verify requirements directly with ADF Recruiting. Standards and assessment components change and vary by role and service branch.
The Australian Defence Force uses the beep test as a core component of the ADF Fitness Assessment (ADFA). The test is used alongside push-ups, sit-ups and a timed run — the beep test is one component of a broader physical fitness assessment.
Entry Minimums by Service
Australian Army (Male)
General entry minimum. Recommended training target: level 7.5 or above.
Australian Army (Female)
General entry minimum. Recommended training target: level 6.5 or above.
Royal Australian Navy
Role-specific additions apply. Confirm current requirements with ADF Recruiting.
Royal Australian Air Force
Baseline requirements plus additional fitness components depending on role.
Training to Meet the Standard
The ADF entry minimums are achievable for most active adults with 6 to 8 weeks of targeted preparation. However, the ADF makes clear that candidates performing well above the minimum are viewed more favourably during selection.
The recommended approach is to train to exceed the minimum, not just reach it. For male candidates, targeting level 7.5 or above is sensible. For female candidates, level 6.5 or above. This gives you a genuine buffer on test day and demonstrates the commitment to physical fitness that the ADF values in candidates.
The 6 week training plan on this site will take most candidates from a reasonable aerobic base to above the entry minimum. If you are starting from a lower base, allow 8 to 10 weeks.