Specialist Selection Cadres Of The Ringerike Armed Forces

The Ringerike Armed Forces runs a series of specialist selection cadres to determine the suitability of applicants aspiring to serve in certain specialist units, including Jeger units and the Special Forces. These courses include:


 * Jeger Screening
 * All Arms Jeger School
 * All Arms Jeger School (Officer)
 * Mountain Warfare Cadre
 * Parachute Assault Cadre
 * Coastal Jeger Cadre
 * Long Range Patrol Cadre
 * Air Force Jeger Cadre
 * Special Forces Selection (HJK)
 * Special Forces Selection (MJK)

With the exception of the Special Forces Selection Cadres, which require 3 years prior service, the above courses, or a combination of them are available as enlistment options to access certain units.

Jeger Screening
All potential recruits take a psychometric test and are interviewed at the Armed Forces Careers Office (AFCO) to assess their suitability. A series of physical assessments are conducted including a sight test and medical examination. Then the Pre Joining Fitness Test(PJFT): two 1.5-mile runs (2.4 km) on a treadmill, the first to be completed within 12 minutes 30 seconds, the second within 10 minutes and 30 seconds, with 1 minute of rest in between. If these are passed, they will move onto the formal screening, a 4 day course held at Jeger School consisting of:
 * Day 1- Repeat the PJFT, Plus a VO2 Max test, and set cadenced exercises with perfect form, maximum score is 60 Press Ups, 85 Sit-Ups and 16 Pull-Ups. Following this a swim test will also be conducted.