hello all !

[GearHead]

Hi guys, just joined the site.

Over the last wee while i've been seriously considering joining the army, i had once before went to the career's office with the intention of signing up but lost my nerve so to speak lol

This time though, i'm sure it's what i want to do.

Anyway, at this moment in time i'm pretty damn unfit, not really overweight or anything but obviously i'm going to get myself in good shape before applying.

apart from cutting out a lot crap from the diet what stuff can i do exercise wise to help me get ready, eg. the best things to do.

I do intend to sign up soon and also starting immediately working on my fitness.

Oh, name's Scott btw.

Cheers.

[Ares-God of War]

hello

Ares

[Millar]

Hi Scott, what job are you interested in?

I would suggest going for runs atleast 3 times a week, aim for 3 miles, but only do what you can manage at first increasing distance gradually, swimming is another great way to get in shape, and there's a fair bit of swimming during training.

Hope that helps.

[GearHead]

Cheers for the info man, just back from the career's office.

Just missed my chance for the DCP issue, booked in for next week, so will be getting the process started.

Put down for Weapons System Engineer. So hoping i'll get in for that, there was other guys in and i heard them being told theres a lot of people applying at the moment and infantry is really the only one with open spaces, so i'm hoping i get lucky.

As for fitness got a plan togther for that so will be starting right away.

[Millar]

There's jobs going for more than infantry but the waiting lists are growing by the day, so if your serious about this you wanna make sure your fit enough and intelligent to score the highest possible Grades on all your Tests, both Physical and Mental, it's just like every job you wanna be more employable than everyone else applying because the Army can pick and choose who they like now due to high demand.

Best of luck with your application.