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Reserve Defence Forces Recruitment 2015 **Update!**

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Garzard wrote: »
    Every applicant who's made it this far will get an email, right?

    I better hope so!! Over 3 weeks now...


  • Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭Irishboy!


    Anyone who has medical coming up do they know what the crack is with the vaccination cert or blood donor card? Awkward enough getting it like


  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭JB400


    4 weeks past now??? Don't know how they plan to get a camp done this summer...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,031 ✭✭✭Lockstep


    JB400 wrote: »
    4 weeks past now??? Don't know how they plan to get a camp done this summer...

    It'll be in August I was told.


  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭JB400


    Lockstep wrote: »
    It'll be in August I was told.

    Have to do a medical, couple of wednesday nights training and a few weekends inbetween though...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭MRnotlob606


    I have my interview tomorrow, Do i have to wear a full suit because some guy told me I should, But the recruiting officer told me slacks a shirt and tie will be fine ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 10 EncinoMan


    @MRnotlob606 literally either is fine. They won't mind you wearing a full suit if you want to.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭MRnotlob606


    EncinoMan wrote: »
    @MRnotlob606 literally either is fine. They won't mind you wearing a full suit if you want to.

    Yeah I wouldn't imagine they'd be too fussy , They need all the people they can get at this stage, There's only three who passed the fitness test for my unit.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭MRnotlob606


    heading off to my interview in a little while hope all goes well.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭rizzee


    4 weeks today still no word about medical!! Frustrated. Will give it to end of the week before I send an email.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Garzard


    My mate rang up this morning to see what the delay was and he was told that not all emails are sent out at once and the time of response partly depends on your interview date and application to whatever field [CIS, Inf, Cav etc] to take into consideration. Not to mention they've been swamped with Cadetship and PDF applications which they've also to respond to, so it could take a bit more time.

    However I finally got word back for the Medical yesterday which is quoted below if anyone's wondering. Important bits are bolded.
    Further to your application for the 2014 Reserve Defence Forces – Dublin
    Interview Centre

    DETAILS OF THE NEXT STAGE ARE GIVEN BELOW – READ THE CONTENTS OF THIS EMAIL CAREFULLY.

    MEDICAL

    *Being called for medical is not an offer of employment*

    Venue: St. Bricins Military Hospital, Infirmary Road, Dublin 7.

    Date: Tuesday 3 June 2014

    Time: 08.00 am

    You are required to confirm, by replying to this email, if you will be able to attend – do this without delay.

    Checklist of items to bring on the day:

    1. Printed copy of this email. It is extremely important that you bring a copy of this correspondence with you in order to gain access to the Medical centre.

    2. Photographic ID - Passport, Driving License, or National ID card only.

    3. Originals of any specialist doctors reports you wish the Medical Officer to take into consideration.

    4. Name, Address and Contact number for your family Doctor/GP.

    5. PPS Number or National Insurance number.

    IMPORTANT NOTES:

    Candidates must not have tattoos that are visible above the collar line.

    Candidates must be clean shaven for medical examination.

    There is an attachment to this email – ensure that you read it carefully.


    Yours sincerely,

    Manpower Office
    2 Bde
    Cathal Brugha Bks
    Rathmines
    Dublin 6


  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭JB400


    Garzard wrote: »
    My mate rang up this morning to see what the delay was and he was told that not all emails are sent out at once and the time of response partly depends on your interview date and application to whatever field [CIS, Inf, Cav etc] to take into consideration. Not to mention they've been swamped with Cadetship and PDF applications which they've also to respond to, so it could take a bit more time.

    However I finally got word back for the Medical yesterday which is quoted below if anyone's wondering. Important bits are bolded.

    Where did you apply for if you don't mind me asking??


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Garzard


    JB400 wrote: »
    Where did you apply for if you don't mind me asking??

    CIS in Cathal Brugha. Could've been because CIS might've had less applicants as opposed to Infantry and Cavalry [rizee and my mate who rang up are both going for the latter as it happens - he hasn't got word back either] or maybe we're just emailed in order from a list?


  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭JB400


    Yeah you could be right...you never know what way they could be doing it...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭MRnotlob606


    i done my interview yesterday and they told me I would be doing my medical within two weeks if i was successful with the interview.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3 thegame1995


    Garzard wrote: »
    My mate rang up this morning to see what the delay was and he was told that not all emails are sent out at once and the time of response partly depends on your interview date and application to whatever field [CIS, Inf, Cav etc] to take into consideration. Not to mention they've been swamped with Cadetship and PDF applications which they've also to respond to, so it could take a bit more time.

    However I finally got word back for the Medical yesterday which is quoted below if anyone's wondering. Important bits are bolded.

    Alright Garzard , just wondering when was your interview? cheers man


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Garzard


    Alright Garzard , just wondering when was your interview? cheers man

    Originally it was set for May 1st but due to an exam I had on the same day, I got them to reschedule it to the 2nd. The reply for the Medical therefore took about a month. Have you gotten word back yourself?


  • Registered Users Posts: 3 thegame1995


    Garzard wrote: »
    Originally it was set for May 1st but due to an exam I had on the same day, I got them to reschedule it to the 2nd. The reply for the Medical therefore took about a month. Have you gotten word back yourself?

    No word yet back , I applied for McKee though so ive no idea about what the story is there. Anyone get word back from mckee?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭rizzee


    No word yet back , I applied for McKee though so ive no idea about what the story is there. Anyone get word back from mckee?

    Waiting over 4 1/2 weeks now for McKee myself. Emailed Thursday and no reply.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Garzard


    I'm already wondering when we'll be taking the oath, not until after the Garda vetting comes through I presume?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭Irishboy!


    Anyone have there medical yet? have mine Thursday??


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Garzard


    Irishboy! wrote: »
    Anyone have their medical yet? have mine Thursday??

    Had mine at 8:00 this morning and only got out an hour ago, tedious thing altogether. There was more waiting around with nothing to do than anything else. First thing they did was have us answer several medical questionnaires, then give urine, blood samples and a blood pressure test. The 6 of us then had to wait our turns for the hearing and vision tests plus a heart signal check. These took roughly an hour each and only two people at a time were taken. Being the only Dubliner, I was kept till last. After I had everything done I had to wait yet another hour for a clarification with an army doctor on my medical info.

    AFAIK everyone including myself passed bar one guy who unfortunately fell just short of his vision test.


  • Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭Irishboy!


    Garzard wrote: »
    Had mine at 8:00 this morning and only got out an hour ago, tedious thing altogether. There was more waiting around with nothing to do than anything else. First thing they did was have us answer several medical questionnaires, then give urine, blood samples and a blood pressure test. The 6 of us then had to wait our turns for the hearing and vision tests plus a heart signal check. These took roughly an hour each and only two people at a time were taken. Being the only Dubliner, I was kept till last. After I had everything done I had to wait yet another hour for a clarification with an army doctor on my medical info.

    AFAIK everyone including myself passed bar one guy who unfortunately fell just short of his vision test.

    Where abouts did u do yours? Any idea when training will start?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Tried ringing them earlier a few times and no answer. Left a voice mail. Sent an email. Still haven't gotten an email off them 5 weeks later. Is there anything I can do now? I'm heading away 16-20th June and 23rd to 26th June so be nice to find out.


  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭JB400


    Did you have to suit up for the medical?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Garzard


    Irishboy! wrote: »
    Where abouts did u do yours? Any idea when training will start?

    St Bricin's MH - same place for every applicant. Training will most likely start in August, September at the latest.
    JB400 wrote: »
    Did you have to suit up for the medical?

    Dress casually to make things easier for the doctors checking your body pulse, heart sounds, signals and also for the blood pressure test.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭rizzee


    FINALLY got through on the phone. They just said they're busy with lots of applications and the moment and they're only sending out 20 a day at the moment and will depend on which barracks you applied for. Suppose if the medicals take quite long it will be hard to assign specific dates for people so I understand where they're coming from. He also said that I shouldn't have been told 3-4 weeks to hear from them, that it will take another 2 weeks max to finish processing the reserve emails regarding medicals.


  • Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭Axelf0128


    Do you get told on the day weather you pass the medical or do they have to wait till bloods etc come back ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Garzard


    Axelf0128 wrote: »
    Do you get told on the day weather you pass the medical or do they have to wait till bloods etc come back ?

    After all your tests they'll bring you in for a final clarification on the medical info you've given throughout the day and let you know. However depending on a condition you might've had previously [asthma in my case until I was 4 or 5] they could ask you to get your GP's confirmation to say there's no risk of a recurrence. Should this happen, you'll be given a week to forward the GP's note onto the RDF.


  • Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭Axelf0128


    Garzard wrote: »
    After all your tests they'll bring you in for a final clarification on the medical info you've given throughout the day and let you know. However depending on a condition you might've had previously [asthma in my case until I was 4 or 5] they could ask you to get your GP's confirmation to say there's no risk of a recurrence. Should this happen, you'll be given a week to forward the GP's note onto the RDF.


    Awh that's grand so they confirm your bloods/urine are ok on the day? And it's the same for the PDF I presume ? Expect more stuff to do in medical. Thanks for the information


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Garzard


    Axelf0128 wrote: »
    Awh that's grand so they confirm your bloods/urine are ok on the day? And it's the same for the PDF I presume ? Expect more stuff to do in medical. Thanks for the information

    Everything aside from the blood and urine samples, they didn't say how long those would take. They're taken to check for signs of HIV / AIDS, drug use etc. If you're free of everything then you've nothing to worry about.


  • Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭Axelf0128


    Garzard wrote: »
    Everything aside from the blood and urine samples, they didn't say how long those would take. They're taken to check for signs of HIV / AIDS, drug use etc. If you're free of everything then you've nothing to worry about.

    Yea that's grand, just hate waiting around for them emails haha, I should be grand , thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭EGOSHEA


    Has anyone hear heard anything (officially or otherwise) about the possibility of another recruitment occurring this year? There had been some talk of this a while back - anyone hear even a rumour? ;)

    I'll be too old to join next year; here's hoping they need a few more people.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭EGOSHEA


    I guess I'm answering my own question (above) here but - for whomever might be interested - I emailed recruitment today and was advised that another recruitment will likely take place in August/September 2014. So for anyone who didn't get to apply in April, or who failed the fitness test/etc, there'll likely be another chance to apply soon.

    I was advised to keep an eye out (week to week) for the recruitment notice on www.military.ie because they *may* be recruiting even sooner than Sep/Aug.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭MRnotlob606


    sounds Like a good idea EGOSHEA


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Garzard


    During my medical the other day we were told that there'd be recruitment again next year, 300 places if I heard right.


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 Fiachra17


    I think that 300 was for the PDF. At our medical anyway, we were told that the RDF were looking for 1000 this year, and the PDF were looking for 600.


  • Registered Users Posts: 48 Fiachra17


    Axelf0128 wrote: »
    Awh that's grand so they confirm your bloods/urine are ok on the day? And it's the same for the PDF I presume ? Expect more stuff to do in medical. Thanks for the information

    No, the bloods and urine will take around two weeks, so I was told


  • Registered Users Posts: 3 thegame1995


    Alri lads , anyone who has done the medical .Is there anything to do with balance or flexibility?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭Irishboy!


    Alri lads , anyone who has done the medical .Is there anything to do with balance or flexibility?

    Nope nothing at all :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭TheAlkaline


    Still waiting for my Medical for Cathal Brugha Barracks - Cavlary. Had my Interview on the 30th of April.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Still waiting for my Medical for Cathal Brugha Barracks - Cavlary. Had my Interview on the 30th of April.

    Had my interview then, still waiting too.


  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭JB400


    They'd want to be e-mailing us this week....


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭MRnotlob606


    Just got my notification for my medical, I am very happy to have gotten to this stage after 2 years of waiting to join the RDF, it is a relief. We have all had a long wait and it will be the first time in 5 years that my unit will have new recruits. Hopefully I will pass this medical, im quite excited


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Got my date, next Tuesday 17th 7.30am. Very pi55ed off, have a holiday down the country booked with the lads in Clare Monday to Friday. Rang them up saying this and they said nothing they can do. They shouldn't have told me the medicals would be 3 weeks after interview , I wouldn't have booked it then! Waiting 6 weeks... Is there anything I can do?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 399 ✭✭TheAlkaline


    I got my Medical on 18th June at 7:30am. Anyone know what exactly they are going to be checking except eye test, hearing test, blood pressure and blood samples taken?


  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭JB400


    rizzee wrote: »
    Got my date, next Tuesday 17th 7.30am. Very pi55ed off, have a holiday down the country booked with the lads in Clare Monday to Friday. Rang them up saying this and they said nothing they can do. They shouldn't have told me the medicals would be 3 weeks after interview , I wouldn't have booked it then! Waiting 6 weeks... Is there anything I can do?

    I'm in the same boat mate. Have an exam that day...Rang them up as well and your man said to e-mail them, but he didn't promise anything would be done for me..


  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭brennan10


    I got my Medical on 18th June at 7:30am. Anyone know what exactly they are going to be checking except eye test, hearing test, blood pressure and blood samples taken?

    Just got the medical email as well for St. Bricins on18th at 7.30. In the process of trying to get that day off work as I've heard it's a lengthy process. As for what their checking I think you have covered the lot...here's hoping anyways!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭rizzee


    JB400 wrote: »
    I'm in the same boat mate. Have an exam that day...Rang them up as well and your man said to e-mail them, but he didn't promise anything would be done for me..

    He seemed pretty adamant on the phone that there was nothing that could be done, i'm going to ring up again tomorrow before I reply to the email.


  • Registered Users Posts: 7 Tom.737


    Got my medical on next Tuesday at 7:30am.. Anyone know is there much about the lungs in the test? Recovering from a chest infection. absolutely rotten!


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