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by tridgway
Tue 14 Dec, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Hypothyroidism - Medical Discharge?
Replies: 12
Views: 12550

Re: Hypothyroidism - Medical Discharge?

Im a 25 year old male and ive had the condition since 1997, been properly medicated on a stable dose for years. 125mcg every morning. Only issue I have is i find it difficult to lose weight when exercizing. However at 6ft 4", I weigh 15 and a half stone so im not exactly obese. Apart from this i ...
by tridgway
Mon 13 Dec, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Hypothyroidism - Medical Discharge?
Replies: 12
Views: 12550

Re: Hypothyroidism - Medical Discharge?

just to let u know i applied for the raf (groundcrew) with hypothyroidsim and passed medical and pjft. I would have ben excepted if didnt have to go for a hernia op and then my app expired and know have a broken hand so everything is off for the time being
by tridgway
Thu 14 Jan, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Criminal conviction
Replies: 1
Views: 1236

Criminal conviction

Hi All

Im looking to join the army but i have been charged with assault to severe injury. (scottish Law). Its still awaiting a court date, if it even goes to court. Hopefully I wont get convicted as I felt I acted in self defence, but If I do get convited will I be barred from joining the Army for ...
by tridgway
Fri 28 Aug, 2009 11:22 am
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Supplier or Survival Equipment Fitter
Replies: 0
Views: 1667

Supplier or Survival Equipment Fitter

Supplier or Survival Equipment Fitter which one to choose any advice and information on the 2 trades?

Many thanks.
by tridgway
Tue 17 Mar, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Swimming
Replies: 3
Views: 2990

Swimming

Hi Im hoping to join as a squipper and am at the stage of waiting for the results of my medical. I have 1 question, will the raf teach me to swim because i can only just swim im very poor at it. (feel free to slag me)

Thanks in advance for the replys
by tridgway
Mon 26 Jan, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Specialist Medical
Replies: 0
Views: 1391

Specialist Medical

After having my initial medical at my afco (Edinburgh)I was told I would have to go for a specialist medical at a hospital in peterbourough. Now im waiting on my local afco (Edinburgh) coming back to me with an appointment for this specialist medical down at a peterbourough. However it seems to be ...
by tridgway
Sat 24 Jan, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: RAF Joining & Training
Topic: Pre Rts sit up test
Replies: 1
Views: 1994

Pre Rts sit up test

Can anyone tell me when you have to do the sit up test does someone hold ur feet down for u whilst doing the test? I can manage about 80 with my feet anchored under somthing like my bed, but struggle to do more than about 20 without someone holding them down or anchoring them under something. Anyone ...
by tridgway
Sun 14 Sep, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: RM General Discussion
Topic: PJFT
Replies: 4
Views: 3239

PJFT

I know this has probably been asked before but hat is the pjft for th RM?
Thanks
by tridgway
Wed 27 Aug, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Formal Interview
Replies: 4
Views: 3327

survival equipment fitter
by tridgway
Wed 16 Jul, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Rehabiliation Act 1974
Replies: 2
Views: 2427

Rehabiliation Act 1974

I recently failed to disclose an unspent motoring conviction and signed the rehabilitation act forms. I didnt disclose it because I thought motoring conviction didnt count. However I did tell the recruiter and they wernt to sure either so I went ahead and signed it. Now my formal interview has been ...
by tridgway
Wed 09 Jul, 2008 7:05 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Formal Interview
Replies: 4
Views: 3327

Formal Interview

Got my formal selection interview coming up soon. Apart from the question about school and family life what else do they ask. Anyone know if they ask you about what types of aircraft the raf use and other stuff like that. operations etc.

Thanks
by tridgway
Wed 02 Jul, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: AST
Replies: 8
Views: 4582

Passed the ast yesterday goin for survival equipment fitter. scores were A-71 B-74 C-68 D-60. Got my formal interview on the 17th any tips?
by tridgway
Fri 27 Jun, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: AST
Replies: 8
Views: 4582

Thanks for the advice. Do you know if you need to score really high for a survival equipment fitter? dont suupose you can recomend a book that would help me practice for the ast.
by tridgway
Wed 25 Jun, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Medical contdition - Can I join?
Replies: 6
Views: 6888

Thanks for the replys. I take it no one can give a defenit answer on this?
by tridgway
Wed 25 Jun, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: AST
Replies: 8
Views: 4582

AST

Got my ast on tues any tips on how to prepare for this? Im hoping to go in as a survival equipment fitter.

Thanks.