Army Recruitment - Questions Thread

beco2010 · 10-05-2012 1:52pm

when i did my medical they didnt check my teeth, but they did of one of the others, also your flexibility and Coordination, but with the amount going for recruitment they can be more critical during the medical, makes it easier to cut poeple

c-90 · 10-05-2012 2:39pm

my doctors examination was........ "quite exstensive" :eek:

brembo26 · 10-05-2012 2:40pm

Got an email earlier saying I got through to the next stage which is just filling out a questionnaire online. The link will be sent via email to fill it out. Anyone else through to the next stage?

Here is the schedules hope it might answer a few questions:

The competition is provisionally scheduled as follows:-

a. Recruitment Questionnaire 11th of May (You will sent an email link on that date which must be completed by the 16th of May or you will be removed from the competition).

b. PT Testing 24th May to 08th of June (In the interview center you applied for).

c. Psychometric Testing 29th, 30th of June and 01st of July (Venue yet to be decided).

d. Interviews 17th to 30th of July (In the interview center you applied for).

e. Medical 06th to 17th of August (In the interview center you applied for).

It is proposed to induct the first Platoon of successful candidates September/ October 2012.

Good luck to everyone!

CIGANO · 10-05-2012 4:02pm

beco2010 wrote: »

when i did my medical they didnt check my teeth, but they did of one of the others, also your flexibility and Coordination, but with the amount going for recruitment they can be more critical during the medical, makes it easier to cut poeple

What did this entail ?

Turbine · 10-05-2012 4:11pm

CIGANO wrote: »

What did this entail ?

Can't remember what the coordination involved, but the flexibility is just being able to reach your toes.

Onanon · 10-05-2012 4:13pm

I got through to recruitment testing, and the PT test dates are after my exams: sorted!

My ingrown toenail is still causing me problems, but I'm going to deal with it and run.

Good luck to every poster who got an email!

Turbine · 10-05-2012 4:31pm

As posted on previous page:

brembo26 wrote: »

The competition is provisionally scheduled as follows:-

a. Recruitment Questionnaire 11th of May (You will sent an email link on that date which must be completed by the 16th of May or you will be removed from the competition).

b. PT Testing 24th May to 08th of June (In the interview center you applied for).

c. Psychometric Testing 29th, 30th of June and 01st of July (Venue yet to be decided).

d. Interviews 17th to 30th of July (In the interview center you applied for).

e. Medical 06th to 17th of August (In the interview center you applied for).

It is proposed to induct the first Platoon of successful candidates September/ October 2012.

CIGANO · 10-05-2012 4:44pm

Turbine wrote: »

Can't remember what the coordination involved, but the flexibility is just being able to reach your toes.

Are you sure, I am very fit but have terrible flexibility, I thought by now the DF would have realised as it is widely accepted in fitness circles that some people are just unable to touch their toes which has no impact on their fitness levels.

Turbine · 10-05-2012 4:48pm

CIGANO wrote: »

Are you sure, I am very fit but have terrible flexibility, I thought by now the DF would have realised that it is widely accepted in fitness circles that some people are just unable to touch there toes which has no impact on their fitness levels.

Sorry should've been clearer, its reaching towards your toes, but I can't completely reach my toes either.

CIGANO · 10-05-2012 5:01pm

Turbine wrote: »

Sorry should've been clearer, its reaching towards your toes, but I can't completely reach my toes either.

Ah right, thanks.

mufcboy1999 · 10-05-2012 9:18pm

i was also told by a member of the PDF that they do in fact check out your teeth.. so i imagine they wont leave much to the imagination.

great, i had my 2 front teeth knocked out playing football just over a year ago. Will this effect me?

cheers

Maybe_Memories · 10-05-2012 9:41pm

Anyone know what comes first in the fitness test? The run or the push/sit?

Poccington · 10-05-2012 10:06pm

SasQuatch88 wrote: »

Yeah same as.. haha
but should be interesting to see what a more in depth Medical would be..
Maybe some of the serving members of the PDF could clue us in? if at all?

It's been a few years since I did it but off the top of my head...

Hearing, eyesight, lung capacity, urine test, X ray, dental examination and doctor's examination.

I might be missing one though, not too sure.

CIGANO wrote: »

Are you sure, I am very fit but have terrible flexibility, I thought by now the DF would have realised as it is widely accepted in fitness circles that some people are just unable to touch their toes which has no impact on their fitness levels.

Don't worry about it.

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

great, i had my 2 front teeth knocked out playing football just over a year ago. Will this effect me?

cheers

No, you should be fine.

Maybe_Memories wrote: »

Anyone know what comes first in the fitness test? The run or the push/sit?

Push ups and sit ups, followed by the run.

Poccington · 10-05-2012 10:11pm

Best of luck in recruitment process lads.

You're on route to joining an organisation which, if you want it to, can be very rewarding and enjoyable. Like every military across the globe, it has it's bull**** moments.

However, you're attempting to join at a time where the DF is preparing to go through a Re-org, a new Green Paper and White Paper is on the horizon, we're looking at increased co-operation with other countries and the organisation itself is starting to take itself more seriously.

In short, I'm sure you all hear stories of this and that with regards to promotion embargoes etc. but I just want to point out that it's not all doom and gloom in the DF. Apply yourself and you can go far.

CIGANO · 10-05-2012 11:36pm

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

great, i had my 2 front teeth knocked out playing football just over a year ago. Will this effect me?

cheers

I am nearly certain that you need a certain amount of real teeth (will quote the source word for word tomorrow if you want) but having 2 fake front teeth will be no problem.

Poccington wrote: »

It's been a few years since I did it but off the top of my head...

Hearing, eyesight, lung capacity, urine test, X ray, dental examination and doctor's examination.

I might be missing one though, not too sure.

Don't worry about it.

No, you should be fine.

Push ups and sit ups, followed by the run.

The only thing you are missing that I can think of is height/weight which will also be recorded on the day of your physical.

beco2010 · 11-05-2012 12:09am

CIGANO wrote: »

What did this entail ?

close your eyes tip your nose with both hands and bend your knees till you are near sitting on the back of your feet, also eyes are closed

alley2020 · 11-05-2012 9:26pm

Does anyone know how strict they are about bmi, ie wud a bmi of 28 be acceptable?? I know they do a skinfold calliper test but how strict are they with weight in general??

JamesEIRE · 11-05-2012 9:53pm

Whats your height ?

And hi guys i got the email aswell im happy about it and so were is the PT Test at does anyone know please reply will be epic =D

Local-womanizer · 11-05-2012 10:02pm

JamesEIRE wrote: »

Whats your height ?

And hi guys i got the email aswell im happy about it and so were is the PT Test at does anyone know please reply will be epic =D

It says on the email, at the centre you applied.

JamesEIRE · 11-05-2012 10:04pm

Local-womanizer wrote: »

It says on the email, at the centre you applied.

i applied online so ???? no being a asshole just need help thats all

Local-womanizer · 11-05-2012 10:10pm

JamesEIRE wrote: »

i applied online so ???? no being a asshole just need help thats all

I know, you can only apply online! The email they sent yesterday that outlines the dates has the info. It says in brackets "(at centre you applied to)" with exception for the psychometric tests where a venue is to be decided.

Sorry, my previous post is a little confusing!

JamesEIRE · 11-05-2012 10:12pm

Local-womanizer wrote: »

I know, you can only apply online! The email they sent yesterday that outlines the dates has the info. It says in brackets "(at centre you applied to)" with exception for the psychometric tests where a venue is to be decided.

Sorry, my previous post is a little confusing!

Cheers man, let me know how it goes ;D

Brenireland · 11-05-2012 10:18pm

Hi all,Filled up my form online today...but sadly I don't have the ability to do the 2.4km in 11mins

Have tried to get my fitness back at peak level but have struggled,sustained ankle ligament damage a year ago,but taught i'd manage the fitness test..... went for my jog today and ankle injury has re-occurred in that it is buckling and swelling...I feel I will have to pull out of the competition sadly :mad:

Should I inform the IDF via email or what would be recommended?..thanks

alley2020 · 11-05-2012 10:18pm

JamesEIRE wrote: »

Whats your height ?

Height 5ft 7??

FANTAPANTS · 11-05-2012 10:22pm

"A life less ordinary" is the defence forces quote........True f88king right is less ordinary not been smart lads who have applied and got it but your on less pay than before and the way our country is gone and money is tight as a monkeys arse your contract wont be renowed after the 5 years so they wont have to pay pensions!!!! I know alot will get on to me here over this post but only way for career in defence forces is going to cadets... as they will look after officers as long as the sun shines... us scum at bottom we are nothing.....recruit recruit recruit thats the way forward to the defence forces today to cut out all the pensions and grat pay at then end of 21 years service:mad::mad::mad:

Local-womanizer · 11-05-2012 10:28pm

I'm sure it would be cheaper to keep people in the Defence forces long term than to run a recruitment campaign every year and spend the time training them up.

And money is not the main motivation for the majority of those applying.

Its a great career for those who apply themselves when in the job, very rewarding.

The numbers applying this year are testament to how sought after the job is.

FANTAPANTS · 11-05-2012 10:31pm

Local-womanizer wrote: »

I'm sure it would be cheaper to keep people in the Defence forces long term than to run a recruitment campaign every year and spend the time training them up.

And money is not the main motivation for the majority of those applying.

Its a great career for those who apply themselves when in the job, very rewarding.

The numbers applying this year are testament to how sought after the job is.

its all about pensions fair play to lads and girls joining up now but cant see any future in defrnce forces in 20 years see them working like sweeden at this stage

Local-womanizer · 11-05-2012 10:34pm

FANTAPANTS wrote: »

its all about pensions fair play to lads and girls joining up now but cant see any future in defrnce forces in 20 years see them working like sweeden at this stage

It's an extremely expensive and drawn out process to recruit new blood and get rid of fully trained soldiers, along with the bad PR that comes with the whole idea of treating their soldiers like what you outlined.

It's not cost effective and its counter-productive.

FANTAPANTS · 11-05-2012 10:41pm

Local-womanizer wrote: »

It's an extremely expensive and drawn out process to recruit new blood and get rid of fully trained soldiers, along with the bad PR that comes with the whole idea of treating their soldiers like what you outlined.

It's not cost effective and its counter-productive.

watch this space hope im wrong but have funny feeling its the way our country is gone money wise!!!

John_D80 · 11-05-2012 11:17pm

FANTAPANTS wrote: »

watch this space hope im wrong but have funny feeling its the way our country is gone money wise!!!

You're hopes have been realised. You are wrong. Why do you think they introduced the new contracts? ie: the ones these new guys will be signing on to. No more 21 year pensions.

Maybe_Memories · 13-05-2012 12:20am

How much time is there (if any) between the push/sit ups and the run in the fitness test? Also is there a warm up before hand?

swimfast · 13-05-2012 6:14pm

Maybe_Memories wrote: »

How much time is there (if any) between the push/sit ups and the run in the fitness test? Also is there a warm up before hand?

i doubt theres much rest and id say there will be warmup time perhaps

Poccington · 15-05-2012 10:10pm

Lads,

I'd just like to say, ignore the absolute tripe that was posted during the last few posts in this thread.

There is no masterplan being put together by the General Staff to **** lads out after doing their 5 years. The 21 years done and collect your pension hasn't been in new Recruits contracts since, I believe, 2003 or 2004.

You won't be shafted by some new random contract being written up. What's required to fulfill your contract and continue your service will be the exact same as mine.

Yes, there's people who don't get signed back on after 5 years... However, there's good reason why they don't get signed back on and it has nothing to do with pensions or any such crap.

Poccington · 15-05-2012 10:12pm

Maybe_Memories wrote: »

How much time is there (if any) between the push/sit ups and the run in the fitness test? Also is there a warm up before hand?

You'll do your sit ups and push ups one after the other, probably with 2 or 3 minutes rest in between.

The run will then be conducted once everyone has completed their push ups and sit ups so you'll get a break. You'll be warmed up by one of the people involved in the Fitness Testing before the run begins.

SasQuatch88 · 15-05-2012 10:39pm

Cheers Pocc, great info as always..

alley2020 · 16-05-2012 10:29am

When doing the sit ups, can you get someone to hold your feet?

SasQuatch88 · 16-05-2012 12:17pm

No.. as far as i know you do them unassisted..

swimfast · 16-05-2012 12:21pm

alley2020 wrote: »

When doing the sit ups, can you get someone to hold your feet?

Highly doubt it

beco2010 · 16-05-2012 12:27pm

alley2020 wrote: »

When doing the sit ups, can you get someone to hold your feet?

no you cant have someone hold your feet that is the point of the test mainly due to the fact it is a LME exercise local muscular endurance. this is to test that you can suport your own weight physically if someone was holding your feet then you wouldnt be able to tell if the person couldnt. you wouldnt see thier feet rise off the ground. If you have some bit of fitness you will manage it, but its more occurred then hard

swimfast · 16-05-2012 7:35pm

beco2010 wrote: »

just to ask, i'v aplied to the army but also the navy will this come across as if i have no commitment to ether

has this been answered yet?

beco2010 · 16-05-2012 8:13pm

swimfast wrote: »

has this been answered yet?

ya it wont matter

swimfast · 16-05-2012 9:02pm

Reckon we will be notified tommorriw about fitness test ?

BigDuffman · 17-05-2012 5:11pm

swimfast wrote: »

has this been answered yet?

You will not be disqualified but the sit up will not be counted.

However if you drop your knee or elbow to the floor in the p/ups you can be d/q'd.

Wills21 · 18-05-2012 12:14am

swimfast wrote: »

Reckon we will be notified tommorriw about fitness test ?

Were you notified?

Poccington · 18-05-2012 6:20pm

Nobody will hold your feet while doing the sit ups.

beco2010 · 20-05-2012 10:01am

got my PT time and date for two weeks time

anyone else

swimfast · 20-05-2012 2:27pm

Wills21 wrote: »

Were you notified?

just for the navy

also did anyone get a fitness test date for navy for a time later than 130 because im getting the train down and then a bus from train station and earliest i could get there is about 2

CIGANO · 20-05-2012 3:20pm

swimfast wrote: »

just for the navy

also did anyone get a fitness test date for navy for a time later than 130 because im getting the train down and then a bus from train station and earliest i could get there is about 2

Your only option imo is to find another mode of transport (car maybe) or go down the night before and stay in a hotel.

swimfast · 20-05-2012 3:26pm

there is a slot at 2 i found out so im going to ring em and see can i change to this?

swimfast · 20-05-2012 3:33pm

or might bring the bike with me its only 20 k from the train st

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