🇩🇪 Germany — Navy combat swimmer selection
Preparation for the German Navy combat swimmer pipeline — a maritime special-operations route with heavy emphasis on swimming, breath-hold work, running and upper-body strength.
This track is for candidates preparing for Kampfschwimmer (Germany) who want a structured, progressive plan instead of guesswork. Whether you are starting from a low base or already train regularly, the plan begins from a baseline test so the starting volume and intensity match your current level.
Officially confirmed: 5000m run under 22:00; 1000m swim in max. 24:00; static apnea min. 60s; 30m underwater swim; min. 8 pull-ups (overhand grip); min. 15 bench press reps with 50kg.
Use this as preparation guidance and always verify current official requirements with the relevant official recruitment or defence website — selection standards can change and differ per intake.
Your Kampfschwimmer plan is built around the demands that matter most for this route: swim endurance, breath-hold, running, upper-body strength. Each is progressed gradually and adjusted to your baseline result and readiness, so the work scales with you rather than overloading you early.
Preparation starts with a short baseline test in PrepForge DefenceReady. Your results set the starting point for every session and let the app track real progress over time rather than generic targets.
The free plan gives you the baseline test, this track and a structured 7-day starter plan. Premium unlocks the full periodised plan (4/8/12 weeks), readiness-based load adjustment, retests, progress analytics and every track. Payments are securely processed by Stripe and you can cancel anytime from the billing portal.
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