RCMP Physical Fitness and Health Standards

Question 1

What does PARE stand for in the RCMP recruitment process?

Accepted Answer

Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation

Answer

PARE stands for Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation, which is the standardized fitness test required for RCMP membership.

Question 2

What is the maximum time allowed to complete the standard PARE test for RCMP applicants?

Accepted Answer

4 minutes 45 seconds

Answer

The standard PARE completion time required for RCMP applicants is 4 minutes and 45 seconds (4:45).

Question 3

How many laps of the obstacle course circuit must a candidate complete during the PARE test?

Accepted Answer

6 laps

Answer

The PARE obstacle course requires candidates to complete 6 laps of the circuit, simulating a sustained foot pursuit.

Question 4

Which component immediately follows the obstacle course run in the PARE test?

Accepted Answer

Push/pull exercise

Answer

After completing the 6 laps of the obstacle course, candidates must perform a push/pull exercise that simulates restraining a suspect.

Question 5

What real-world police action does the PARE push/pull component simulate?

Accepted Answer

Restraining or controlling a combative suspect

Answer

The push/pull exercise in PARE is designed to simulate the action of restraining or controlling a combative suspect.

RCMP - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Practice Test