Irish Navy ... any info

Dr.Sanchez

I still haven't got back down, im strapping on that monitor tomorro and emailing down the results Wednesday... I rang up today and they said it'll more than likely be next week before I het back down. I'm starting to doubt myself now with all the lads who have everything done :-/

Id have to sell myself in the interview.. If I even get a chance to do it!

rockagusroll

Just keep at them once you've emailed the results down. At least they'll see that you're keen that way

MRLAZY

I think once you have past the medical and fitness then they dont matter, that the result from the interview is the deciding factor. They take the top 40 from the interview.

Thats what I think anyway, I could be wrong tho.

rockagusroll

MRLAZY wrote: »

I think once you have past the medical and fitness then they dont matter, that the result from the interview is the deciding factor. They take the top 40 from the interview.

Thats what I think anyway, I could be wrong tho.

Hope not, didn't think i done too well in mine although it was last year so can't remember it properly!

Dr.Sanchez

rockagusroll wrote: »

Hope not, didn't think i done too well in mine although it was last year so can't remember it properly!

You done well enough to make it through to the medical so you've as good a chance as anyone!

MRLAZY

I thought mine went very well when I done mine last week, But as time goes by I keep thinking of things I should of said, so starting to think I didnt do to well now. :eek:

And everyone I asked about there interview they think they did very well aswell so its hard to tell.

rockagusroll

Ah well it shouldn't be too much longer now till we know, it'd drive ya crazy haha :P

why so serious?

Lads and ladies, I have a question, if you have flat feet will it effect your chances of getting in? They can afford to be very fussy..

Dr.Sanchez

why so serious? wrote: »

Lads and ladies, I have a question, if you have flat feet will it effect your chances of getting in? They can afford to be very fussy..

Don't know about the Navy but I'm pretty sure its not allowed in the army. Lots of traveling on foot, can't afford to have someone complaining about their feet, etc.

rockagusroll

There was a guy on the same day as me, doctor told him he was flat-footed but he was still aloud to do the fitness tests so I'm guessing it's ok.. Can't be sure though, maybe email them and ask?

Dr.Sanchez

Ah should be ok then, when are you down "why so serious"?

bred

Well lads I was down yesterday and failed my medical. My hearing sucks and I've high blood pressure. A bit too young for high blood pressure but its probably a good thing the doc picked it up, so I'll have to get it looked at. I'd say you lads that done well will be waiting another while yet. Tons of people are failing the medical. out of 7 of us yesterday only 2 made it to the fitness. Best of luck for the future lads and hope itworks out for yez. I'm off to the GP, ha.

Morpheus

if you can complete the fitness test in good time I dont see how its a stumbling block. many people nowadays suffer from fallen arches (proper term for Flat Feet!), you can get orthotics etc to treat the condition.

rockagusroll

bred wrote: »

Well lads I was down yesterday and failed my medical. My hearing sucks and I've high blood pressure. A bit too young for high blood pressure but its probably a good thing the doc picked it up, so I'll have to get it looked at. I'd say you lads that done well will be waiting another while yet. Tons of people are failing the medical. out of 7 of us yesterday only 2 made it to the fitness. Best of luck for the future lads and hope itworks out for yez. I'm off to the GP, ha.

Sorry to hear that mate.. As you said though if it's true about the high bp then it's a good thing it was picked up!

Dr.Sanchez

Got the results of my 24 hour monitor today... No problem at all. Emailed down the results and they rang me back within an hour to say I passed the medical and will let me know when to come down and finish the rest!

MRLAZY

Unlucky Bred. sum balls, but as you say at least you found out bout the high blood pressure, why do you think be waiting another wile before hearing somthing.

Well done blaine you must be delighted. Do you know when your going back down.

A mate of mine is in the reserves and he was trying to find out info for me last night and he said they will be letting people know on 1st of april if they got in. So still two weeks to go.:eek:

Dr.Sanchez

Not too sure, he just said he'd keep in touch and when I come down I'm to drop the full 6 page results into the hospital. No mention of any dates!

MRLAZY

Oright prob next week so. They must be doing tests next week so aswell. Think there doing tests now 3 weeks plus next week. so 4 weeks ten people a day. So about 200 got cald back for interview and stuff????

What everyone hoping to do after recruit training if they get accepted?

Dr.Sanchez

Maybe but take into account what bred said earlier about only 2 of 6 making it through, plus people not bothering their arse to turn up in the first place!

I reckon anyone who doesn't get in on this class will be listed for the next class, why else would they be calling so many people? Its just a waiting game for yourself and rockagusroll, sit it out and you'll get the news you want to hear!

MRLAZY

Ya true, just hope i heard the news that I hoping for . My buddy was asking me did I do a chest x ray that its a new thing that they brought in for the medical. Ye hear somthing about this.

Dr.Sanchez

Yeah I did it during the army medical about 3 years ago, actually I was surprised they didn't do it this time. I think its because they would have to bring you to the hospital in the city which is a bit out of the way?

MRLAZY

00Blaine00 wrote: »

Yeah I did it during the army medical about 3 years ago, actually I was surprised they didn't do it this time. I think its because they would have to bring you to the hospital in the city which is a bit out of the way?

Really. Ya i remember seeing somthing about an x ray on the medical forms we had to fill out, You never know we might have to them so,

effluent

What do the irish navy get up to all the time. I heard that they do a lot of cleaning and mopping, is this true?

goldie fish

effluent wrote: »

What do the irish navy get up to all the time. I heard that they do a lot of cleaning and mopping, is this true?

Yes, they are the ones who keep the halls of power clean...


Seriously, Daily maintenance is part of the routine in all navies, not just the Irish. When you keep the ship clean, it is easier to maintain, as you notice damage caused by wear and tear sooner.

Dr.Sanchez

goldie fish wrote: »

Yes, they are the ones who keep the halls of power clean...


Seriously, Daily maintenance is part of the routine in all navies, not just the Irish. When you keep the ship clean, it is easier to maintain, as you notice damage caused by wear and tear sooner.

True, plus nobody wants to live in filth!

Trooperboyo

Has anyone got any info on these guys. How hard is it to get into? what are the fitness requirements? Who is eligible to join (officers and ordinary seamen)? I have put in an app into the army and navy, and I was just wondering what would the chances of getting in. I am a qualified one star diver, notting too impresive but would that help my chances.

Sounds like an interesting unit

Dr.Sanchez

There is an information booklet on www.military.ie which pretty much answers everything you've asked!

rockagusroll

MRLAZY wrote: »

Oright prob next week so. They must be doing tests next week so aswell. Think there doing tests now 3 weeks plus next week. so 4 weeks ten people a day. So about 200 got cald back for interview and stuff????

What everyone hoping to do after recruit training if they get accepted?

If I get accepted I'd be thinking along the lines of the communications operator, could be interesting! What about everyone else?

Dr.Sanchez

My preferences would be mechanician or communications operator but god knows where you'd end up!... I'm back down on wednesday by the way

rockagusroll

Ah good to hear, best of luck!! Hopefully you might hear some new info then too

Panda General

Was just down today, 2 didn't turn up and 2 failed the medical so four of us done the fitness and interview, i think i done well, was told i should hear in two weeks time so fingers crossed:D

MRLAZY

Panda General wrote: »

Was just down today, 2 didn't turn up and 2 failed the medical so four of us done the fitness and interview, i think i done well, was told i should hear in two weeks time so fingers crossed:D

Great another 2 week wait. Did you here anymore info 2day like how many got cald or are they calling down more people.

rockagusroll

Well done Panda General Did they say if a class is still due to start just after Easter?

Panda General

MRLAZY wrote: »

Great another 2 week wait. Did you here anymore info 2day like how many got cald or are they calling down more people.

no not anymore info just the same we have already heard on here, just that they are finishing on Thursday.....

rockagusroll wrote: »

Well done Panda General Did they say if a class is still due to start just after Easter?

I asked two fellas but they didn't have a clue, didn't get asking anyone else.,.,.

Dr.Sanchez

rockagusroll wrote: »

Well done Panda General Did they say if a class is still due to start just after Easter?

It was o e of the medical staff who told me that, seem fairly sure of it too. He tried everything he could to get my blood pressure down!

rockagusroll

Yea The end of April is what I heard too so there must be some truth in it.. And they're finishing this Thursday? Good stuff, not too much waiting left then

MRLAZY

Yup I also heard end of April. Thats good info bout tests finished on thursday. Fingers crossed now lads . Roll on April.

Dr.Sanchez

Do you reckon they take the references seriously, and effect pur chances of getting in?

rockagusroll

Possibly but I wouldn't say they're the most important part at all.. Once ya done well in the interview and the fitness/medical, they should be the main points.

Dr.Sanchez

Suppose, I'll find put how many names are on the fit list tomorrow and let you know..

rockagusroll

Yea cool mate, cheers! Best of luck again, you'll smash it

MRLAZY

I heard that once you past everything, the interview is the deciding factor. That your graded with a percentage and the top 40 go through.:eek:

I though mine went pretty well at the time.But now theres so many things going through my head on what I should of said but just have to wait and see.:)
Good luck tomorrow Blaine, Ill be checking this thread out after work tomorrow to see what info you got for us..:) So dont let us down:D

In an ideal world we be all on here in two weeks time delighted posting that we got in.:D

Dr.Sanchez

Any surprise questions I should be aware of? No sleep for me tonight, driving to cork at 5am!

I'll see what I can do Mr Lazy!

MRLAZY

Not really all the questions are pretty easy if you read the interview guidlines they sent to us a couple of weeks ago. Just keep talking and you will be fine.

I remember I was bricking it before mine, I thought i could never talk for 30 mins but once I got in there I couldnt shut up, cant even remember what I was saying ha. but the time flies once your in there.

rockagusroll

Just have your answers prepared and relax, as far as I remember they're pretty laid back with you and try make you feel comfortable so you should be grand! Good luck with your early start, where you travelling from?

goldie fish

Trooperboyo wrote: »

Has anyone got any info on these guys. How hard is it to get into? what are the fitness requirements? Who is eligible to join (officers and ordinary seamen)? I have put in an app into the army and navy, and I was just wondering what would the chances of getting in. I am a qualified one star diver, notting too impresive but would that help my chances.

Sounds like an interesting unit

While it won't fasttrack your normal training, it may assist your application should a Naval Diver course come up, AFTER YOU COMPLETE YOUR TRAINING.
It is open to all trained personnell, on the recommendation of their commanding officer. It is one of the toughest courses in the DF. I watched one course taking a summers evening walk from Haulbowline to cobh.

Underwater of course.

MRLAZY

00Blaine00 wrote: »

Any surprise questions I should be aware of? No sleep for me tonight, driving to cork at 5am!

I'll see what I can do Mr Lazy!

So how did you get on? Did you here any new info?

Dr.Sanchez

I couldn't get any new info out of them only today is the last day, and it's mostly people who have to repeat stuff.

The interview was ok but like yourself Im now remembering things I wish I should have said... Aced the fitness tho, 9:38 on the run... It's a waiting game now. Best of luck to everyone!

rockagusroll

Well done, good run time too at least we know today is the last of it so should know one way or another in the next few days!

MRLAZY

Well done Blaine. Hopfully we hear somthing next week so. .