I doubt even the elitist of cross fitters could actually do that at least not all of it.
Most Crossfitters are rather sub-par runners, because the format is much more geared towards the lifting events. In comparison, I think these are much easier for lighter people than for someone comung in at 225+ lbs. I was able to surpass most of these tests at one time or other (though I'm not sure if there ever was a time when I would have been able to do all of the ones I did surpass on one test day). Haven't found someone willing to be carried for five miles at a time yet, though, and I'd have to look up what exactly their agility run and obstacle course looked like. Currently, the one thing I know would throw me out of this for sure would be the swimming disciplines - I learned to swim very late (14 or so - blame my parents), and I still suck at it because I never relax in the water. I'd probably have to invest up to a year of dedicated swimming training to pass for sure. And getting back to 50 HSPU would likely also take me some months.
Yea a lighter bodyweight is generally what the seals are. They like the 5'10" 170-180 average. Basically training like a triathlete with added gymnastics stuff.
Kinda makes sense for a generalist... and hand-to hand isn't really much of a consideration in what they do. Other applications might call for bigger or smaller operators. On a side note, I read in the book of a Spetsnaz officer who defected to the west in the 60ies or 70ies that they put together a special unit recruited from femal biathletes - the reason being that a group of tough-looking young men with miliatry haircuts will always look suspicious in time of crisis, but a group of fit young females hardly raises an eyebrow anywhere in the west at any time. And they can even bring rifles legally.
I wouldnt doubt it.
Well, considering what those .50 BMGs weigh these days, that's not too surprising imho. Would be interesting to do a survey if weapon weight influences soldier's average bodyweight and vice-versa - in this case, whether snipers in nations using .308, .300 WM or .338 Lapua are lighter.
They have to carry much heavier equipment. Be equipped in case of hand to hand combat being that snipers usually travel in pairs and are susceptible to ambush. Bodyfat insulation for various situations. Mostly they have to carry guns, ammunition, optics etc with them at all times. They are incredible fit because having a low resting heart rate benefits aiming before a shot is taken. Holding a gun like that for a perfect shot requires a good amount of strength so they need more strength to control a weapon as well.
