raf fitness test

[swkieran]

ive just applied to join the raf,but a bit worried about the fitness test,i can run so dont really have any issues there also not to bad on press ups,but im hopeless on sit ups lol,im nearly 30 not 18 so that also causes me some apprehension aswell,i know there are some ex services people on here,could you give me some advice on how to improve on everything :), i was a little shocked at the raf test,i thought it wouldnt be as tough as it seems but i guess there role has changed over the years,and thx for any forth comming advice

[happybonzo]

Here's something from the British Army website. No doubt the Crabs have something similar

http://www.army.mod.uk/join/20261.aspx

The one thing that isn't mentioned is keep your sense of humour because you're going to need it. During your recruit training all your squad will be pretty much at the same level and by working together you'll get through it.

What do you hope to do after training?

[Silverback]

http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/applicationzone/fitnesstests.cfm

Airman/airwoman 25 sit ups...it doesn't say in how long, anyway you need to build up your abs but 25 sit ups and 14 press ups shouldnt present a reasonably fit 30 year old with any problems - If its any consolation I can do 25 no dramas and Im 15 years your senior.......................

Unless of course you're wanting to be a gunner, then again I cant believe you can join up at 36 now 24 was the cut off for most trades

[swkieran]

thx for info guys :), no im not going in as a gunner,hopefully going in as a dog handler,join the policing side,my future aim is to join hm customs dog unit,but i thought while im relativley young i can serve the country for a while aswell,two birds with one stone also it gives you a taste of somthing a little different,my mate joined the t a and was pretty unfit, younger than me and still got through,so they must help out to a degree

[happybonzo]

Health Warning: Do not read this with a full bladder :) Also contains very non-PC language. NSFW and, keep going, it's a long story but well worth it!

Everything that you did and didn't want to know about being a dog handler (http://www.arrse.co.uk/now-thats-what-i-call-arrse-1/6271-kin-ell-been-heavy-here-today-so.html)

[Silverback]

,hopefully going in as a dog handler,

Aah the course that everyone wants.

Dog's will break your heart buddy. 32 Kgs and 42 teeth, Jaws & Paws enforcing laws. Good luck, working with dogs is much better than working with people even if 'walking the wire'

[Silverback]

Health Warning: Do not read this with a full bladder :) Also contains very non-PC language. NSFW and, keep going, it's a long story but well worth it!

Everything that you did and didn't want to know about being a dog handler (http://www.arrse.co.uk/now-thats-what-i-call-arrse-1/6271-kin-ell-been-heavy-here-today-so.html)

No better way to make a man spray his monitor with coffee

[swkieran]

Health Warning: Do not read this with a full bladder :) Also contains very non-PC language. NSFW and, keep going, it's a long story but well worth it!

Everything that you did and didn't want to know about being a dog handler (http://www.arrse.co.uk/now-thats-what-i-call-arrse-1/6271-kin-ell-been-heavy-here-today-so.html)


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