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AGE (HELP)
Posted: Wed 28 Mar, 2007 6:43 pm
by MINI ME
Hi Everyone,
Please can anyone tell me how old is the oldest person that they know of or
heard of joining the RMR, you see I am 40 and I have just joined
Hooding Troop and was hoping against hope that they might just be
Others my age???
so come on you guys my age? have a go??
All replys welcome - thanks for reading.
Posted: Wed 28 Mar, 2007 6:47 pm
by Tartan_Terrier
Until very recently you'd have been too old to join, so I'm not surprised that you're the only recruit of your age group at your unit.
Give it a few months, and I'm sure more older recruits will join you. Then you can think of yourself as a trendsetter!
Regards
T_T
Posted: Thu 29 Mar, 2007 12:52 am
by borisimo
I saw a guy over 40 go onto phase 1 so it can be done
well done
Posted: Thu 29 Mar, 2007 3:17 pm
by scooby64
40? well done!
I remember replying to an RMR ad in my late 30's but they couldn't even be bothered to reply. I read that the MOD is upping the age limit to make up for recruitment shortfalls, is this how you managed to wangle it?
Posted: Thu 29 Mar, 2007 3:29 pm
by fodd
MINI ME
PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: AGE (HELP)
Hi Everyone,
Please can anyone tell me how old is the oldest person that they know of or
Heard of joining the RMR, you see I am 40 and I have just joined
Hooding Troop and was hoping against hope that they might just be
Others my age???
Surely the my age want to have a go and join the RMR, was it not my age
Group that got us through the Second World War?
All replys welcome - thanks for reading.
RESPECT MATE
Posted: Thu 29 Mar, 2007 9:49 pm
by mfat_man
I keep tell you about my mate who passed CTC at 38
Age is just a number folks
Posted: Fri 30 Mar, 2007 12:21 am
by borisimo
I remember replying to an RMR ad in my late 30's but they couldn't even be bothered to reply. I read that the MOD is upping the age limit to make up for recruitment shortfalls, is this how you managed to wangle it?
The RMR's PR skills and relationship with the AFCO's could be improved I agree. getting up their in person is the best bet I think though.
It definately helps if you have previous military experience or are transferring from another unit.
Posted: Mon 09 Apr, 2007 11:25 pm
by Chrisbrum
There's a bloke in my holding troop who is about 37/38. He does have previous military experience (ex navy) but it shows there are a few. That's the oldest I know of. After that, the next oldest is 32/33 (can't remember exactly)
Chris
Posted: Sat 21 Apr, 2007 11:49 am
by scouse bloke
fodd wrote:MINI ME
PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: AGE (HELP)
Hi Everyone,
Please can anyone tell me how old is the oldest person that they know of or
Heard of joining the RMR, you see I am 40 and I have just joined
Hooding Troop and was hoping against hope that they might just be
Others my age???
Surely the my age want to have a go and join the RMR, was it not my age
Group that got us through the Second World War?
All replys welcome - thanks for reading.
RESPECT MATE
I'm 33 soon mate an about to join. Dont be put off by your age. I was initially, but not anymore.
Good on you fella!
Posted: Fri 15 Jun, 2007 11:20 pm
by Steve14
Total respect to you guys.
Im 30 and going for it now as well, the actuall regular marines.
But Im suprised, I was allways under the impression that the reserve age limit was 28 or something.