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by scooby64
Mon 21 Jul, 2008 9:45 pm
Forum: Para's Joining & Training
Topic: The Para's 10
Replies: 0
Views: 1265

The Para's 10

Hope this isn't a stupid question...Me and a couple of mates are up for the race, and I've downloaded the runners training plan. Anyone know what they mean by a stretching session (week 3)? I generally incorporate stretches into my runs already. Is it simply whole body stretches (which normally take...
by scooby64
Fri 13 Jun, 2008 12:23 am
Forum: TA Joining & Training
Topic: a stupid idea?
Replies: 1
Views: 2217

a stupid idea?

That's it, enough of being a bit of a Walt and reading everyones posts, I'm going to (try and) join 4 Para. Why? From what I've read and heard, with the current massive TA shortages, most units will take almost anyone. Despite what they claim, my local unit (Royal Artillery) is still a "fat boy...
by scooby64
Wed 11 Jun, 2008 12:10 am
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Eldest on aptitude/selection
Replies: 15
Views: 6555

age limit

Me again. I got the info about the max age to get your wings in a letter from 23. (I still have it). The OC was adamant that the RAF won't put anyone through their jumps who is over 40.
However, I 've just noticed 4 Para are taking recruits upto 44.
So I'm still none the wiser...
by scooby64
Wed 26 Mar, 2008 9:42 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: uksf person (apparently)
Replies: 15
Views: 5379

You were in Hereford in Wales were you? Strange, I always thought Hereford was in England. In Herefordshire if I'm not mistaken.
by scooby64
Wed 26 Mar, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: Army Joining & Training
Topic: Eldest on aptitude/selection
Replies: 15
Views: 6555

Age etc.

I spoke with 23 a while ago. The upper age limit is fairly flexible to a point. There's no way they'll take you if you're too close to 40 though. Why? The para training (if you get that far). It's run by the RAF and 40 is the absolute maximum to get your wings.
by scooby64
Fri 06 Apr, 2007 12:20 pm
Forum: RAuxAF Joining & Training
Topic: Just sent application form.
Replies: 2
Views: 8110

Hi. Get hold of a copy of "Fighting Fit" by Adrian Weale. Its geared towards training for SAS/Para/RM selection but there is plenty of general fitness stuff in there. Start on the Home Heartwarmer programme, you'll be knocking out press-ups by the dozen in no time. Also, have a look at at ...
by scooby64
Thu 29 Mar, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: RMR Joining & Training
Topic: AGE (HELP)
Replies: 9
Views: 5046

well done

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?
by scooby64
Tue 31 Oct, 2006 5:35 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Age Limits RMR
Replies: 4
Views: 1502

Age Limits RMR

After some advice please. After a short career as a weekend warrior a few years back, I'm getting a strong longing to wear camo again and spend my freetime getting cold and wet, so the RMR seems like a good idea. The only problem I've got is my age- I'm a poor old 40 year old. However I'm still pret...