Features of selection of candidates for units of special operations forces of foreign countries by the criterion of physical preparedness

Abstract

Features of selection of Military Special Operations Forces personnel of foreign countries by the criterion of physical preparedness are considered. Scientific, methodological literature on the research topic was studied, specialists were interviewed. Selection of candidates for special operations forces is consists of several stages. It has been established that the physical fitness of candidates is checked at all stages of selection. Determining the aerobic and strength endurance of candidates is a mandatory element of testing their physical preparedness. Tests are selected based on the requirements of the future professional activity of the fighters. Also take into account how these tests correlate to injury risk or professional tasks performance. The main tests for determining strength endurance choose exercises with local load distribution. Long-distance running is the main exercise for determining the level of aerobic endurance of military personnel. Swimming exercises is included in the selection programmes for most special operations units. The speed and coordination abilities of servicemen are tested with the help of various variants of the shuttle run. There is no gender or age differentiation when assessing candidates. The selection of candidates is made from several phases and involves complication of standards. The selection program also includes applied physical exercises that are performed in uniform, namely: swimming, marching, overcoming an obstacle course, etc. The system of selection is based on the motivation of servicemen. They tend to score more points than their competitors.