Conditions For Entry
These minimum requirements must be fulfilled by all candidates, to become certified for training:
- Applicants must be German citizens in the sense of the article 116 of the Grundgesetz (Basic Law).
- They must be at least 17 years old and less than 25 years old.
- Realschulabschluss or Abitur, with favorable exam passes.
- 1000m swim in less than 23 minutes
- 5000m run in less than 24 minutes
- 30m distance swim underwater without equipment
- Stay underwater without breathing for at least 60 seconds
- Sport test with at least 20 points; at least 3 points for each exercise
- Must be an active duty soldier who has served at least 6 months. After training, one must enlist for 4 years.
- Diving fitness is examined by the Schifffahrtsmedizinisches Institut (naval medical institute) of the navy.
- Parachute jump fitness is examined by the same institute.
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