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RDF rejoin in your 40’s

sbc08772690 · 2025-06-13 21:49:38

Looking for consensus whether applying to rejoin the RDF at 43 is a good/bad decision mainly due to being older. In good shape and physically fit albeit more to do to reach fitness run test standard. I previously half service with the RDF for a one year period up to 2015 to become a 2*. Circumstances then outside off my…

13-06-2025 10:49PM

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sbc08772690

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Looking for consensus whether applying to rejoin the RDF at 43 is a good/bad decision mainly due to being older. In good shape and physically fit albeit more to do to reach fitness run test standard. I previously half service with the RDF for a one year period up to 2015 to become a 2*. Circumstances then outside off my control lead me to focus attention elsewhere unfortunately and wasn’t able to commit further. Because of the previous service I am able to apply up to age 45 instead of the 39 non service age limit. I have always had a desire to rejoin and this is my last chance to do so atm. Is there anyone else in this situation contemplating the same? Would be welcomed to hear all sides.

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