CAF FORCE test training in Mississauga.
Forever Aesthetic coaches Canadian Armed Forces members, and people preparing to join, for the FORCE Evaluation at a private studio in Mississauga. It has four parts: 20 metre rushes, sandbag lifts, intermittent loaded shuttles and a sandbag drag.
FORCE at a glance
| What it is | The CAF Fitness for Operational Requirements of CAF Employment (FORCE) Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Standards | Rushes in 51 seconds or less; sandbag lifts in 3:30 or less; loaded shuttles in 5:21 or less; sandbag drag over 20 metres without stopping (CFMWS, checked October 26, 2026) |
| When | CAF members test every year, booked through your unit coordinator or PSP staff |
| How we train it | Getting up and down fast, repeated lifting, loaded running, pulling heavy loads, and retests |
| Assessment | $90 plus HST, 60 minutes, 1 on 1. We test strength, conditioning, posture, flexibility and body composition (weight, body fat and BMI), then set a plan around your timeline |
| Online option | Custom online coaching through our training app |
What FORCE involves.
1. 20 metre rushes
Start lying face down. Sprint two shuttles of 20 metres there and back, dropping to the ground every 10 metres, 80 metres in all. Standard: 51 seconds or less.
2. Sandbag lift
30 lifts in a row of a 20 kg sandbag from the floor to above 1 metre, alternating between two sandbags 1.25 metres apart. Standard: 3 minutes 30 seconds or less.
3. Intermittent loaded shuttles
10 shuttles of 20 metres there and back, alternating between carrying a 20 kg sandbag and running unloaded, 400 metres in all. Standard: 5 minutes 21 seconds or less.
4. Sandbag drag
Carry one 20 kg sandbag and pull at least four more along the floor for 20 metres without stopping. The number of sandbags depends on the floor.
Source: CFMWS: FORCE Evaluation, checked October 26, 2026. Always follow current CAF instructions.
How we train it.
- See where you stand
Your 60 minute assessment tests strength, conditioning and movement, then we set a plan around your test date.
- Get up and down fast
Drills for dropping to the ground and sprinting off again, coached on our turf.
- Lift without slowing down
Lifting technique and strength endurance for 30 lifts in a row.
- Run loaded
Carry and run work that simulates the loaded shuttles, building the conditioning to hold your pace.
- Pull heavy and retest
Pulling strength for the drag, plus progress checks against every standard.
Train your way.
Every format is open to applicants, serving members and personal training clients.
- 1 on 1: your coach, your plan, from $73 per session
- 1 on 2: train with a partner, from $64 per person per session
- 1 on 3: a small group of three, from $50 per person per session
All prices plus HST. Private packages include a custom meal plan and our training app for extra workouts, stretching and mobility. Payment plans are available. See pricing
Not near Mississauga? Custom online coaching runs through the app, with email check-ins every two weeks.
Passing is just the beginning.
We train for many different law enforcement and military tests, and we set up the studio to simulate every part of yours.
We build law enforcement and military athletes who know how to train on their own, with the strength, conditioning and habits the job asks for. That's what Forever Aesthetic means: what you learn here, you keep for life.
FORCE test questions.
Something else? Call or text 647-293-7553.
What is on the CAF FORCE Evaluation?
Four parts: 20 metre rushes in 51 seconds or less, 30 sandbag lifts with a 20 kg bag in 3 minutes 30 seconds or less, intermittent loaded shuttles (400 metres) in 5 minutes 21 seconds or less, and a sandbag drag over 20 metres without stopping.
How often do CAF members take the FORCE test?
CAF members are tested every year. You schedule it through your unit coordinator or local PSP staff.
How heavy are the sandbags in the FORCE test?
20 kg for the lifts and the loaded shuttles. In the drag you carry one 20 kg sandbag and pull at least four more along the floor; the number depends on the floor type.
Do you run the official FORCE Evaluation?
No. Official evaluations are run by the CAF's authorized staff. We prepare you for it.
Can I train for FORCE online?
Yes. Custom online coaching runs through our training app with email check-ins every two weeks.
Forever Aesthetic is an independent training provider. We are not affiliated with the Canadian Armed Forces or CFMWS and do not run their official assessments. Individual results vary.
Tell us your goal and timeline.
We'll reply with times for your assessment. Not sure what you need yet? That's fine.
- We reply with availability and confirm your assessment.
- You do your 60 minute assessment and we review the results together.
- You choose a package and start coaching.