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Pre-Enlistee IPPT and Body Mass Index

When and where to take the Pre-Enlistee Individual Physical Proficiency Test. How the scoring works and the implications of your scores.

Last updated 24 July 2025

PES A or B1

Other PES B, C or E

The three Pre-Enlistee IPPT stations

Book your Pre-Enlistee IPPT

Your BMI and basic training

The BMI is a measure used to determine whether you are at a healthy weight for your height. You can calculate your BMI using this formula:

BMI = Weight (kg) / Height x Height (m)

BMI (Metric)

BMI = Weight (lbs) x 4.88 / Height x Height (ft)

BMI (Imperial)